Pares Advogados

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Praised for its ‘technical rigour’ and ’client-oriented approach’, the team at Pares Advogados expertly handles a wide range of contentious matters, from shareholder disputes, fraud cases and media litigation, to insurance and directors’ liability claims. Carlos Amaro is noted for his expertise in investment matters and M&A, while João Malhadas Teixeira covers all aspects of labour law, and frequently advises on commercial and civil litigation. With particular experience in civil and corporate litigation, Pedro Carreira Albano is a key port of call for financial institutions and business groups. Sandra Severino is recommended for her focus on litigation, restructuring and insolvency.

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Testimonials

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  • 'Technical rigour, and client-oriented approach.'  

Key clients

  • CIN S.A.
  • Hotel Bairro Alto
  • Patris Group
  • Fidelidade, S.A.
  • Nissan, S.A.
  • SevenAir Group
  • Media Capital Group
  • Leya, S.A.
  • Teleperformance Portugal, S.A.
  • JBarroso Group
  • Profile, S.A.
  • ÉvoraHotel, S.A.
  • Pavigrés, S.A.
  • JCDecaux Portugal, Lda.
  • Yonest, Lda.
  • RP Global Asset Holding GmbH
  • Finsolutia, S.A.
  • Magnoliabenefit – Sociedade Imobiliária, S.A.
  • Trioconnect, Lda. |& Izideal, Lda.
  • TLS Contact

Work highlights

  • Advised Patris SGFTC, representing FRC – INQ – Papel Comercial ESI & Rio Forte (FRC), on a €500m interim injunction of seizure of assets filed against 8 Banco Espírito Santo, S.A.’s former managers.
  • Advised Patris SGFTC, representing FRC – INQ – Papel Comercial ESI & Rio Forte (FRC), on a €500m legal action for damages caused by Haitong Bank, S.A. (former Banco Espírito Santo de Investimento, S.A.) and its managers.
  • Advised Patris SGFTC, representing FRC – INQ – Papel Comercial ESI & Rio Forte (FRC), on a €500m legal action for damages caused by Banco Espírito Santos, S.A., Rio Forte Investments and Espírito Santo International’s managers.

Lawyers

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The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Carlos Amaro, João Malhadas Teixeira, Pedro Carreira Albano, Sandra Severino