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TMT

SRS Legal

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Electronic communications, IT, media and emerging technology expertise forms the cornerstone of the TMT practice at SRS Legal. Praised for its ‘very pragmatic approach’, the team possesses the capabilities to advise its diverse roster of clients on the full scope of regulatory, contractual and contentious matters. A reference in the market, Octávio Castelo Paulo possesses over three decades' experience in regulatory, contractual and commercial mandates in the telecoms space, regularly advising Portuguese and international network operators, service providers, cable TV, OTT players, media companies and content providers. He oversees the practice with Luís Neto Galvão, another key contact for traditional operators and OTC companies seeking assistance with regulatory and contractual matters, such as market access issues, outsourcing, and software licensing, among others.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘I work with SRS on TMT issues in Portugal. I consider them to be excellent in this field. They perfectly understand the business issues at stake and have always a very pragmatic approach to solve the problems.'

  • 'I have been working with SRS for years and they have been a significant asset to the business. I value their knowledge of the law, their ability to see all implications of an issue and their direct approach.'

  • ‘Unique ability to combine legal knowledge with business knowledge.’

  • 'We work together with Luis Neto Galvão, a lawyer of great prestige, work capacity and competence. He has been a strong ally in the success and development of our firm. He is available, very efficient, extremely competent and has a great human dimension.'

  • 'A totally reliable law firm, with professionals of excellence, fully qualified to meet the challenges facing businesses today. A capable and efficient team.'

Key clients

  • FastFiber
  • i|B|asis
  • Cellnex
  • Grupo NOS
  • SAS – |Apostas| |Desportivas
  • BT Portugal -Telecomunicações Unipessoal Lda.
  • Vocus
  • EID - Empresa de Investigação e Desenvolvimento de |Electrónica|, S.A.
  • Vodafone
  • ZOOM Voice Communications Inc.
  • RingCentral Inc
  • GTT
  • Sound of Data
  • F|remantle

Work highlights

  • Representing NOS in a lawsuit filed on its behalf at the Court of Lisbon against MEO/PT where NOS claimed a compensation of around €22m for losses in connection with MEO/PT’s refusals to port numbers to NOS (then ZON) between 2008 and 2009.
  • Advising Fastfiber on the regulation of the fibre optic markets in Portugal.
  • Assisting iBASIS with the negotiation of strategic agreements for fixed and mobile voice and SMS with French operators Free and Free Mobile.

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.

Octávio Castelo Paulo

Octávio Castelo Paulo

Hall of fameSRS Legal

Partner and Head of the Corporate and M&A Department, Octávio Castelo Paulo is also the Head of the TMT practice (Telecommunications, Media and Technology), being recognised by Chambers & Partners and Legal 500 in Band 1. Octávio is the Head of the Angola Desk of SRS. With more than 25 years of experience, Octávio has been advising clients on domestic and cross border corporate and M&A transactions as well as TMT matters in Portugal and in Angola being a member of the Angolan Law Society.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Octávio Castelo Paulo, Luís Neto Galvão

Other key lawyers

Giorgio Galli

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