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.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

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