Espanha e Associados

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Rated for its ability to 'adeptly handle complex, multifaceted situations with integrated and rapid responses', Espanha e Associados provides assistance to both individuals and corporate clients across the hospitality, food and beverages, healthcare, financial services, and insurance spaces. The practice is proficient in business restructurings, compliance issues, contractual matters and in the management of collective dismissals. Department head Luís Almeida Carneiro stands out for his extensive experience in handling the employment law aspects of M&A transactions and corporate restructuring.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

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  • 'Their unique combination of professional competence and empathy is a significant added value. They adeptly handle complex, multifaceted situations with integrated and rapid responses.'

  • 'Luís Almeida Carneiro deserves special mention for efficiently managing the entire process and skilfully handling complex situations while maintaining a humanised approach and sensitivity. Coordination with other team members was seamless and highly efficient.'

  • 'Their attention to detail, analytical skills, and strategic thinking make them exceptional.'

  • 'They have consistently shown high expertise, dedication, and professionalism, especially in Portuguese labour law.'

  • 'The team is very capable, providing fast feedback with excellent interpersonal skills.'

  • 'Luís Almeida Carneiro and Marisa Frade are excellent lawyers, readily available, and very knowledgeable.'

Key clients

  • Fitness Hut
  • Hiecotech
  • Ripplr (Issuu)
  • Nata da Nata
  • Portugália
  • Beatstar
  • Nimble
  • Kwalee
  • Sudamtex (Lawrence Hotel)
  • Belphar
  • Roadsurfer

Lawyers

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Luís Almeida Carneiro

Other key lawyers

Filipa Botelho Moniz, Marisa Frade