Bernardo Lobo Xavier
Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & AssociadosRenowned for seamlessly blending ‘technical knowledge with exceptional availability’, Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados, continues to enjoy a ’prominent position’ in the Portuguese market. The firm boasts a seasoned and multidisciplinary team which is adept at navigating corporate and M&A, employment, dispute resolution, tax, and public law matters. Bernardo Lobo Xavier leads the corporate practice, standing out for his work on real estate transactions involving major supermarket chains and construction firms. Joaquim Vieira Peres is a key name in competition law at both national and European levels, while Luis Gagliardini Graca focuses on public concessions. António Pedro Braga brings expertise in corporate tax, particularly for finance-related issues, and Nuno Peres Alves, lauded for his ‘strategic vision’, is well regarded for public law matters. The firm also benefits from specialists like Paula Ponces Camanho in labour litigation, Carlos Osório de Castro in capital markets, and João Anacoreta Correia, who oversees litigation and arbitration matters. Paulo Rendeiro handles a significant transactional workload with a focus on sports law.
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‘Technical quality and closeness to the client.'
'The team stands out for its competence and diligence, always being available to provide support with the most complex and urgent issues. What makes this firm truly unique is the ability to adapt innovative legal solutions to the client's specific needs while maintaining a high level of professionalism.'
'One of the main differentiators of the company is the vast competence in different areas of law, which provides us with a holistic and safe response on several fronts. This integrated approach allows us to deal with multidisciplinary legal issues effectively, ensuring we receive comprehensive advice aligned with our global needs.'
'Their collaborative approach and use of cutting-edge technology distinguish them in the context of the national legal market.'
'Morais Leitão, with a diverse and experienced team, combines technical knowledge with exceptional availability, offering top-quality legal service, always focused on results and client satisfaction. This places the company in a prominent position in relation to others on the market.'
‘Joana Duro is an excellent professional, who stands out for her competence, diligence and in-depth knowledge of the subjects in which she works.'
'ML is a firm that uniquely combines academic knowledge and rigour with the practice of law, which allows it to achieve a very high standard. Another of the firm's distinctive characteristics lies in the human qualities of its lawyers, starting with the partners.'
'João Anacoreta Correia stands out for his professional qualities, his wisdom, his ability to listen and understand the client's needs and his honesty in bringing constructive solutions to all business disputes in which he is called upon to give his opinion.'
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Bernardo Lobo Xavier, Joaquim Vieira Peres, Luís Gagliardini Graça, António Pedro Braga, Nuno Peres Alves, Paula Ponces Camanho, João Anacoreta Correia