The ‘very experienced and efficient team’ at Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados is variously praised for its ability to provide an ’excellent’ service to its diverse client roster of multinational corporations, domestic players, financial institutions and public entities. With a particular strength in managing complex multijurisdictional matters, the practice is jointly led by two competition law specialists: Joaquim Vieira Peres, recommended for his experience in merger control procedures across the retail, real estate, insurance and telecoms sectors; and Luís do Nascimento Ferreira, who advises domestic and international clients on the full gamut of antitrust matters, including merger control, restrictive practices and State aid. Pedro de Gouveia e Melo is noted for his expertise in complex judicial appeals against infringement decisions of the Portuguese Competition Authority (PCA). Inês Gouveia, who is based in Porto, guides a host of clients in their interactions with competition authorities at the domestic and EU-level. Head of the German desk Philipp Melcher possesses a wealth of experience in ‘litigation in the Court of Justice of the European Union’ and is ‘very knowledgeable’ of State aid matters. Gonçalo Machado Borges has left the firm.
Testimonials
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‘The firm provided excellent support to an M&A transaction, with flawless coordination with the M&A and regulatory teams. The team was extremely reactive and provided excellent services.’
‘Luís Nascimento Ferreira and Dzhamil Oda provided us with great support throughout our merger filing process.'
‘Very experienced and efficient team, with great availability, ability to listen to client concerns, providing a quick and direct response to questions asked. A team of excellence in the Portuguese market.'
‘Total availability and in-depth knowledge of the sector and the national and European legal framework. They possess the ability to understand complex topics and elaborate on them with enormous value, finding very important angles of analysis.'
‘Philipp Melcher stands out for his quality in advice and litigation on EU law. He is very good value for money for litigation in the Court of Justice of the European Union, and a very knowledgeable and qualified lawyer in particular on State aid, competition law and transport law.’
‘I recommend Eduardo Maia Cadete for his work, involvement and availability necessary to achieve the results expected by his client.’
‘Inês Gouveia and Joaquim Vieira Peres - specialised and solid knowledge; rigor; pragmatic approach to customer requests; delivery with a focus on the customer and its core business’
‘The team led by Dr. Vieira Peres has extensive experience at international level. She is very competent and knowledgeable about client dynamics.'
Key clients
- MC Retail
- EDP Group (EDP SA, EDP Renewables, EDP Comercial, EDP Produção, E-Redes, EDP Inovação, SU Eletricidade)
- NOS Comunicações
- Super Bock Bebidas
- Millennium BCP
- Caixa Económia Montepio Geral
- Traton (formerly MAN SE)
- Fidelidade
- Assicurazioni Generali S.P.A.
- Fusion Fuel
- National Environmental Fund (Fundo Ambiental)
- National Development and Cohesion Agency (Agência de Desenvolvimento & Coesão)
- Managing Authority of the National Operational Programme for Sustainability and Efficient Use of Resources (PO SEUR)
- Autoridade de Gestão do Programa Operacional Ação Climática e Sustentabilidade 2030 (Managing Authority of the Operatinal Program Climate Action and Sustainability 2030)
- Sovena Consumer Goods
- IDR – Instituto de Desenvolvimento Regional da Madeira
- Unicre – Instituição Financeira de Crédito SA
- Managing Authority of the Alentejo 2020 Operational Program
- Autoridade de Gestão do Programa Operacional Regional Centro 2020 (Managing Authority of the Operational Regional Program Centro 2020)
- Autoridade de Gestão do Programa Operacional Regional Centro 2030 (Managing Authority of the Operational Regional Program Centro 2030)
- Autoridade de Gestão do Programa Operacional Regional Norte 2030 (Managing Authority of the Operational Regional Program Norte 2030)
- Clever House Sistemas Inteligentes
- Unicre – Instituição Financeira de Crédito SA
- National Environmental Fund (Fundo Ambiental)
- ALF – Associação Portuguesa de Leasing, Factoring e Renting
- COFINA Media
- National Environmental Fund (Fundo Ambiental)
- ALF – Associação Portuguesa de Leasing, Factoring e Renting
- Allianz
- TIIC Infrastructure
- Greenvolt Energy
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Joaquim Vieira Peres, Luís do Nascimento Ferreira