With a strong corporate and transactional focus, the Porto office of Abreu Advogados is well placed to advise on tax, employment, banking and finance, and M&A matters. Paulo de Tarso Domingues is experienced in corporate transactions, mergers, and arbitration proceedings, while Maria Santa Martha advises domestic and international clients on corporate and real estate deals across the residential, commercial, logistics and hospitality sectors. Eduardo Peixoto Gomes focuses on M&A, corporate restructurings and shareholder governance. Other noteworthy individuals include Sara Soares, who specialises in VAT and customs issues; Susana Duarte, who advises on tax structuring and private client matters; and Ana Manuela Barbosa, who oversees the Porto-based employment team.

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Testimonials

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‘Eduardo Peixoto Gomes stands out in restructuring and insolvency for combining deep technical knowledge with strategic insight and a pragmatic approach that adds real value to complex cases.'
‘This law firm distinguished itself through a young and technically excellent team, showing great collaboration, precision, and speed in delivering solutions. The use of technology streamlined communication between offices and improved efficiency.’
‘The level of service is excellent, with a team that combines technical competence, professionalism, negotiation skills, and an ability to find balanced, client-focused solutions under tight deadlines.’
‘Rui Cardinal Carvalho combines accessibility and professionalism with strong technical ability and responsiveness, setting a high standard in client service.’
‘The firm demonstrates deep legal and technical capacity in problem-solving, paired with a close, client-focused approach that creates real value.’
‘In this process, work was carried out with Sara Soares and Maria Dulce Soares, both of whom demonstrated strong knowledge, professionalism, and genuine interest in the matter. Sara Soares, in particular, showed remarkable proactivity, competence, and warmth, ensuring the process ran smoothly.’

Key clients

Abacate Ab
Cary Group
Cepsa
Genibet Biopharmaceuticals Sa
Grupo Alberto Oculista
Humble Group
Msg Coffee House Limited
Noble Faces, S.A.
Paula Ribeiro Cases Consulting, Lda.
Ribaltcelebration, Lda - Azul Project
Stafford Soima S.A.
Symington Family Estates

Work highlights

Advised Fundação Fernando Pessoa on the sale of the Fernando Pessoa Teaching Hospital to Grupo Trofa Saúde, including negotiation of the SPA, coordination of due diligence, and transfer of healthcare licences and operational contracts.

Advised Noble Faces, S.A. on the structuring of a joint venture for the acquisition and development of Alive Riverside, a landmark luxury real estate project in Vila Nova de Gaia, including corporate structuring, insolvency negotiations, litigation, and construction and sales contracts.