André Gualter de Vasconcellos
Garrigues Portugal
Garrigues
Client SatisfactionPraised for its ‘very solid technical knowledge’ and ’innovative solutions’, the dispute resolution team at Garrigues Portugal demonstrates expertise in handling corporate, financial, administrative, and commercial disputes, skilfully navigating both litigation and arbitration proceedings. Leading the team is João Duarte De Sousa, who assists clients with complex and multijurisdictional disputes. Miguel Azevedo is noted for his work on commercial disputes, including international arbitrations, while André Gualter de Vasconcellos shines in M&A-related and shareholder disputes and corporate and contractual disputes.
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Testimonials
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‘The team stands out for its knowledge and availability and also for its ability to maintain an excellent working relationship with clients.'
‘We would highlight Miguel Azevedo, who, year after year, has ensured the provision of legal services of exceptional quality.'
‘Very solid technical knowledge and huge involvement in the process.'
‘Miguel Azevedo always demonstrates great technical knowledge and the ability to strategically define his approach to processes.'
‘Garrigues has differentiated itself, from the beginning, through the excellent relationship of cordiality, collaboration and trust it establishes with its customers. The team of lawyers gives confidence in the analysis and proposals presented and the results are in line with the expected scenarios.'
‘Miguel Azevedo is a lawyer of exceptional character, with clear and assertive communication skills, easy to deal with and very accessible.'
‘Great legal quality, quick response, innovative solutions.'
Key clients
- Caixa Central de Crédito Agrícola
- BNP Paribas Factor
- Somague (Sacyr Group)
- Iberdrola
- Decathlon
- Volvo Car
- Jaguar and Land Rover
- Honda
- Samsung
- Bosch
- E-REDES-DISTRIBUIÇÃO DE ELETRICIDADE
- Generali Seguros
Work highlights
- Represented Iberdrola in an arbitral dispute related to the construction of a hydroelectric dam.
- Representing a Spanish companies’ consortium (UTE) in arbitration proceedings against a Chinese engineering company who managed the construction of a solar power plant in Portugal through a turnkey structure supply and installation contract.
- Advising Dürr on a lawsuit brought by a commercial jets manufacturer related to alleged latent defects regarding the supply and installation of a water waste treatment station.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
João Duarte de Sousa