Rated for providing an ‘excellent’ service, the team at Cavaleiro & Associados is noted for its ’strong knowledge of a range of matters’. The firm maintains a strong specialism in public law and energy, and advises a diverse roster of clients across the real estate, energy, healthcare, engineering and fashion spaces. The team is jointly led by the 'very experienced' João Quintela Cavaleiro, who stands out for his strong capabilities in public law, energy and corporate matters, and Pedro Seixas Silva, who focuses on corporate, finance, labour and IP mandates.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'The team provides careful analysis of the issues, sometimes identifying new angles of interpretation. They have excellent technical knowledge of the issues.'

  • ‘João Cavaleiro and Pedro Seixas da Silva are very available to clients and always try to see both sides of issues. They analyse problems very intelligently, demonstrating excellent technical and legal knowledge. Good communication with clients and very ethical.’

  • 'Quick response, great work ethic, persistence in obtaining favourable results.'

  • ‘João Quintela Cavaleiro is very experienced and achieves excellent results in diverse and complex processes.'

  • 'We recommend the entire team, for their demonstrated competence, in particular João Quintela Cavaleiro.’

  • ‘The service provided is excellent. The team is very available, with strong knowledge of a range of matters.' 

  • ‘The individuals are excellent and amazing - available, really supportive, and strong knowledge.'

  • ‘They stand out for their versatility and in-depth technical knowledge, as well as the clarity of the clarifications provided.'

Lawyers

Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

João Quintela Cavaleiro, Pedro Seixas da Silva

Other key lawyers

Sofia Garriapa, Tiago Rocha Matos