SRS Legal draws considerable praise from a number of major corporations, who turn to the team for its ‘high level of knowledge’ and ’total availability’ on the full gamut of contentious and non-contentious competition matters, including merger control, private enforcement and State Aid. Regularly sought out by companies operating in regulated sectors, the practice showcases strong capabilities in big-ticket antitrust mandates with multijurisdictional implications. The department is spearheaded by Gonçalo Anastácio, who regularly handles matters before the European Commission, national courts and the PCA, and is lauded for his ‘unparalleled knowledge and expertise.’ Sara Estima Martins is equipped to advise on the full scope of competition mandates, including cartels, merger control, vertical agreements, and abuse of dominance cases. Recently promoted partner Nuno Calaim Lourenço boasts a solid track record in cartel investigations, while Duarte Pirra is noted for his expertise in the full spectrum of antitrust matters.
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'Duarte Pirra is a hard worker, exceptionally trustful and great to work with. I normally recommend clients to work with him in deals with implications in Portugal.’
'The lawyers who provide us with services, essentially Nuno Calaim Lourenço, demonstrated great availability and excellent technical preparation, creating a relationship of trust. ’
‘Nuno Calaim Lourenço - availability, great technical knowledge, adaptability to our customer needs.’
‘Quick response, total availability and good knowledge of competition law.’
‘The quality, service and attention dedicated to the client as well as the knowledge of our business in a comprehensive and in-depth way, which facilitates dealings and accelerates results.’
‘Gonçalo Anastacio has unparalleled knowledge and expertise.'
'We have always found the team to have a high level of knowledge and specialisation. They are constantly updated with the evolution of national and international jurisprudence as well as developments at an academic level and in the area of consultancy.'
‘The best team in Portugal.'
Key clients
- ACIBEV
- ADIFA
- AGEAS
- Air Liquide
- Air Liquide Medicinal
- ANO
- Alexion
- APETRO
- AASO
- Associação Académica de Coimbra (AAC)
- AICC (Coffe Industry Association)
- Atlante
- Barclays Bank
- BASF
- Beiersdorf AG
- Boehringer Animal Health
- Boehringer Ingelheim
- Blueotter
- Campofrio Food Group
- Centromarca
- Colgate-Palmolive Company
- CoRe
- Crest Capital Partners
- Danone
- EGEO
- Electrolux
- Empresa Águas do Vimeiro
- Estée Lauder
- Fábricas Lusitana - Produtos Alimentares
- Finançor
- Fromageries Bel Portugal (Bel Group)
- Future Healthcare
- Galp Energia
- GDA
- Grupo Sousa
- Hero Group
- IQVIA
- Joaquim Chaves Saúde
- Lion Re:Sources Iberia
- L’Oréal
- Menold Bezler
- Dentsu
- Viatris
- Nestlé
- Norgine
- Nutrexpa
- OGMA
- Oxy Capital
- Plainwater
- Portuguese State
- Repsol
- Sage
- Santander Bank
- Securitas Direct
- Soavifreixo
- Sogrape
- Solenis
- Sumol + Compal
- Thales
- Trofa Saúde
- Unilever
- Vesuvius
- VIRBAC Portugal Laboratórios
- Vortal
Work highlights
- Acting for Unilever, Sumol+Compal and Sogrape in a major investigation launched by the PCA in the consumer goods retail sector.
- Assisting Estée Lauder/Clinique with the preparation of the response to the class action filed by the association Ius Omnibus.
- Assisted Trofa Saúde with an investigation by the Portuguese Competition Authority related to an alleged agreement restricting competition involving the Portuguese Private Hospitalisation Association (APHP) and several private hospital groups.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
The lawyers at the very top of the profession, widely known and respected by peers and clients for their longstanding involvement in market-leading work.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Sara Estima Martins
SRS LegalPractice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Gonçalo Anastácio