Well-regarded for its ability to provide an ‘exceptional quality of service’, the criminal, regulatory offences and compliance team at Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados regularly acts in high-profile cases of bribery, corruption, money laundering, tax crimes and insider trading. Recognised as ’one of the most reputable Portuguese firms’, its expertise extends seamlessly to navigating complex cross-border matters. The practice is jointly steered by Rui Patrício and Tiago Félix da Costa; Patrício is noted for his focus on corporate and white-collar crime and regulatory offences litigation, while the ‘meticulous and detailed’ Costa is recommended for his experience advising on matters in the TMT, banking and distribution sectors. João Matos Viana is a key port of call for criminal and regulatory offences litigation involving banking, securities and insurance law. Associate Tiago Geraldo focuses on criminal litigation, regulatory offences litigation and compliance. Partner João de Lima Cluny has left the practice.
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‘What makes this team exceptional is its professionalism, integrity, attention and analysis of the client's situation in allaspects.’
‘Rui Patricio is an excellent and exceptional lawyer with limitless human value.'
‘Exceptional quality of service provided. Great availability of partners, and we receive a very personalised service despite being a firm with many lawyers.'
‘Morais Leitão is one of the most reputable Portuguese firms, with a team of excellent lawyers, extremely competent, dedicated and professional. They use appropriate technology for your needs and billing is perfectly reasonable when compared to the competition.’
‘In terms of the team, I highlight Tiago Félix da Costa - an experienced, competent, professional, dedicated lawyer, who puts his time and energy to good use when we need it most. He has clear reasoning and explanations on very complex issues.'
'Tiago Félix da Costa is meticulous and detailed. He prepares robust legal and regulatory documents and strategies covering a multitude of areas.'
‘The team has great knowledge of subjects and legal standards.'
‘I recommend for Rui Patrício and Tiago Geraldo.'
Leading individuals
Having been practicing law since 2004, Tiago has wide experience in the areas of criminal and misdemeanor and commercial litigation and in internal investigations related with criminal and regulatory offenses. Tiago as also developed his practice in Data Protection since 2011 and he has been particularly active on the electronic communications, banking and distribution sectors.
Rui Patrício joined Morais Leitão in 1994 and became a partner in 2005. He is the Chairman of the firm's General Meeting and was a member of the board of directors from 2008 to 2021. He coordinates the criminal and compliance department.
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Tiago Geraldo joined the firm in 2008. He is a member of the litigation department.
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Rui Patrício, Tiago Félix da Costa