Well regarded for its ability to combine ‘excellent technical expertise’ with ‘quality customer support’, the corporate and M&A team at Cuatrecasas is a trusted adviser to domestic and international clients in the energy, infrastructure, TMT, healthcare, transport, and real estate sectors. The team excels in a wide range of corporate and M&A matters, including private equity transactions. Co-head Mariana Norton dos Reis is noted for her focus on cross-border M&A, joint ventures and private equity deals, while fellow co-head Rafael Lucas Pires, described as ‘calm, creative and reliable’, is a go-to adviser for clients in the media, telecoms, energy, and healthcare sectors. Elsewhere in the team, Luís Miguel Cortes Martins brings extensive expertise in both domestic and cross-border transactions, having played a key role in several of most significant deals in the Portuguese market in recent years, and João Mattamouros Resende stands out for his ‘responsiveness and excellent command of (matters).' Francisco Santos Costa is recommended for his expertise in the energy - including renewable energy - sector.

Linklaters combines its sector-specific expertise in real estate, insurance, infrastructure, energy, transport, and IT with an extensive global network, making it a trusted adviser for high-profile corporate clients on complex M&A transactions. Its strength in managing multijurisdictional deals includes a special focus on Portuguese-speaking African regions, notably Mozambique. Practice head Diogo Plantier Santos  specialises in acquisitions and divestments, sale and leaseback operations, joint ventures and corporate restructurings. A litany of major corporates, financial institutions, private equity firms and alternative investment providers turn to Mariana Serra Baptista for her experience on high-stakes deals. Diogo Barros Pereira is recommended for his ability to assist clients on domestic and cross-border transactions.

Praised for its ‘great commercial approach’ and ‘knowledge of the Portuguese market’, the corporate and M&A team at Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados acts for an array of clients across the energy, real estate, banking, pharmaceuticals, IT, agribusiness and media sectors. Trusted by both domestic and international companies, the group assists on the full spectrum of high-value corporate transactions. The practice is jointly led by Tomás Vaz Pinto and Ricardo Andrade Amaro. Pinto, who heads the corporate and capital markets team at the firm, stands out for his expertise in private equity transactions, while Amaro, leading the M&A practice, specialises in deals related to the energy sector. ‘M&A star’ Eduardo Paulino stands out for his extensive experience in capital markets, company and corporate law, and banking and finance, and Carlos Osório de Castro maintains a busy practice assisting both domestic and international clients. Other notable individuals include Luís Roquette Geraldes and Marta Pereira Rosa.

Highlighted for its ‘pragmatism and multi-disciplinary ability’, PLMJ navigates a wide range of transactions its international and domestic client base, demonstrating particular expertise in healthcare, IT, energy, and infrastructure sectors. Diogo Perestrelo is noted for his varied practice, assisting clients across the energy, aviation, telecoms, infrastructure and transport segments. He leads the team alongside Duarte Schmidt Lino, who is lauded for his ‘excellent ability to manage complex negotiations, which, combined with his experience and technical knowledge, makes him a leading professional in corporate and M&A.’ Bárbara Godinho Correia handles merger operations, privatisations, and acquisitions, while Filipe Avides Moreira has extensive experience in the service and infrastructure concession sectors.

Uría Menéndez‘s corporate and M&A team handles the full gamut of transactions, acting as the trusted adviser to private equity firms and corporations across Portugal’s key industries. Steering the practice is Antonio Villacampa , who focuses his practice on corporate restructuring, M&A and private equity transactions, specialising in the pharma sector. Catarina Tavares Loureiro specialises in M&A transactions, focusing on deals involving both private and publicly traded companies. Other notable individuals include Joana Torres Ereio, who is a go-to adviser for domestic and international corporations, regularly assisting with M&A, private equity, venture capital transactions, and the negotiation of commercial agreements, and Francisco Brito e Abreu , who has extensive experience in corporate restructuring, M&A and private equity transactions.

Highly regarded for its ‘exceptional availability and the extensive expertise’, VdA‘s corporate and M&A team remains active across the telecoms, energy, healthcare, infrastructure, technology, and aviation sectors. The team handles a broad spectrum of transactions, offering comprehensive support to a diverse portfolio of domestic and international corporates. Practice head Cláudia da Cruz Almeida is frequently engaged by clients in energy, infrastructure, aviation, and tourism, with experience spanning M&A, private equity, and reorganisations. Paulo Trindade Costa focuses on restructurings, private equity investments, and M&A, while Jorge Bleck remains a sought-after figure for distressed M&A and restructurings, praised for his ‘sophisticated transactional solutions.’ Sofia Bobone frequently advises clients on M&A matters, and dual-qualified Maria Cunha Matos is known for her cross-border expertise with international corporations and private equity firms.

Abreu Advogados‘ corporate team leverages its expertise across real estate, banking, technology, life sciences, energy, and natural resources, earning praise from clients for its its 'excellent' technical ability. Known for its strengths in cross-border work, especially in Mozambique and Angola, the practice is co-led by Ana Sofia Batista, who brings over two decades of experience representing national and international clients in private equity deals. Alongside her, José Maria Corrêa De Sampaio is recognised for his extensive experience in finance and litigation, while Manuel Santos Vítor complements the team’s M&A strengths with a focus on corporate governance and reorganisation expertise.

Fielding a ‘solid team with strong knowledge and experience’, CMS draws on the firm’s extensive global network to guide clients through complex cross-border M&A, private equity deals, privatisations, restructurings, and strategic alliances. Serving a diverse roster of clients – including multinationals, private equity firms, venture capital funds, government agencies, and local businesses – the team’s sector expertise spans aviation, healthcare, energy, manufacturing, and distribution. The practice is helmed by a trio of experts: founding partner João Caldeira, who is known for his strength in private equity, M&A, corporate restructuring, joint ventures, capital markets, and corporate finance; Francisco Xavier de Almeida , noted for his focus on special situations, restructuring, and transactions involving distressed assets and NPLs; and Fernando Cruz Trinca, who advises credit financial institutions and pharmaceutical companies. Tiago Valente de Oliveira supports both domestic and international clients with M&A, corporate, and commercial matters. David Apolónia also plays a pivotal role.

Praised for its ‘excellent ability to understand the client and provide a tailor-made service’, the team at CS’Associados is well-versed in acquisitions, joint ventures, restructurings, and corporate governance. With a strong presence across various sectors – including renewable energy, aviation, healthcare, and real estate – the group is frequently engaged by multinationals, Portuguese corporates and venture capital clients. Key individuals include Maria Castelos, who is noted for her focus on banking and insurance, infrastructure, aviation, energy, water and telecoms; Martim Morgado, who specialises in M&A and PE transactions; Bernardo Abreu Mota, who stands out for his expertise in corporate reorganisations, and David Oliveira Festas, who assists clients with general corporate and corporate governance matters, joint ventures, M&A and capital markets transactions.

Leveraging its extensive global network, DLA Piper ABBC is a go-to for major corporates, private equity firms, financial institutions, and fund managers across the energy, real estate, TMT, transport, and pharmaceutical sectors, providing robust support on M&A transactions and corporate advisory matters. The practice is jointly steered by Nuno Azevedo Neves , known for his work on significant cross-border M&A deals and privatisations, and João Costa Quinta , who advises private equity and investment funds on corporate governance, venture capital, and M&A. Elsewhere in the team, Nuno Castelo Branco is recognised for his expertise in the energy sector, while Stéphanie Sá Silva is noted for her capabilities in the transport sector.

Drawing considerable praise from clients who turn to the team for its ‘very practical and business-oriented approach’ and ‘deep knowledge of the Portuguese legal framework’, Garrigues Portugal is well versed in a broad range of corporate transactions. Counting multinationals, Portuguese corporates, and startups among its key roster of clients, the team remains active across the insurance, IT, industrial, agribusiness and private equity sectors. Practice head Mário Lino Dias is frequently engaged by clients hailing from the worlds of insurance and renewable energy. Susana Pimenta De Sousa is noted for her focus on corporate restructuring operations and general corporate advice, while Tomás Pessanha is lauded as a ‘true pro.’ Other notable individuals include Marta Graça Rodrigues, who stands out for her experience advising on large M&A and capital markets transactions, and Manuel Liberal Jerónimo, who is recommended for his expertise in commercial contracts.

Housing a team of ‘pragmatic individuals’, SRS Legal stands out for its notable strength in private equity and venture capital transactions, particularly in the TMT and energy sectors. Octávio Castelo Paulo is noted for his experience in M&A, privatisations, private equity investments, and joint ventures. Gustavo Ordonhas Oliveira, who earns praise for his ‘in-depth knowledge’, remains active on cross-border private equity and venture capital transactions. For startups, entrepreneurs, venture capital investors, and incubators, Paulo Bandeira serves as a key point of contact.

Highlighted for the ‘exceptional quality in the delivery of its services’, Deloitte Legal leverages the comprehensive capabilities of the Big Four to assist clients on a broad range of corporate matters, including reorganisations, commercial contracts, and M&A. The team is jointly led by Mónica Moreira, whose expertise lies in mergers, acquisitions, sales, and reorganisations; Sofia Carvalhosa, who maintains a busy practice, assisting clients on a host of corporate, commercial, and contractual mandates; and Miguel Koch Rua, who is noted for his expertise in corporate restructuring projects.

The corporate, commercial, and M&A team at Gómez-Acebo & Pombo is regularly engaged by both domestic and international companies on the full spectrum of transactions, ranging from team buy- and sell-side transactions and commercial agreements to contracts, and ongoing corporate governance. The practice is helmed by Mafalda Barreto, who is noted for her proficiency in cross-border deals. She is supported by Filipe Santos Barata , who stands out for his expertise in banking and finance transactions.

Since establishing its Lisbon office in 2023, Pérez-Llorca has expanded its corporate and M&A practice to deliver full transactional capabilities in Portugal. The firm is frequently engaged by clients across the tech, energy, transport finance sectors. comprehensive legal support across commercial law, including corporate/M&A, banking and finance, energy and infrastructure, capital markets, employment and competition. Spearheading the team is Rodrigo Nogueira, who is praised for his ‘technical rigour and dedication.’ Gonçalo Capela Godinho is noted for his focus on the energy and infrastructure sectors, as well as private equity, while Manuel Cordeiro Ferreira has a wealth of experience in public and private M&A, corporate governance, corporate finance and capital markets transactions.

The ‘excellent’ corporate team at TELLES consistently attracts a diverse range of clients from the insurance, venture capital, telecoms, construction, life sciences, and energy sectors. Practice head Francisco Espregueira Mendes is noted for her ability to handle a range of M&A, private equity, and venture capital matters, as well as complex restructurings and privatisations. Mariana Ferreira Martins  maintains a busy practice, assisting clients on the full gamut of corporate transactions.

Praised for its ‘legal knowledge’ and ‘proximity to the client’, Albuquerque & Almeida remains active across the technology, manufacturing, and consumer goods sectors, handling a diverse deal flow. Practice head António Mendonça Raimundo is highly regarded for his expertise in international contracts, with a strong focus on M&A in both regulated and non-regulated markets. Former co-head André Matias De Almeida is no longer at the firm.

The ‘proactive team’ at Caiado Guerreiro showcases expertise across a range of sectors, including telecoms, energy, and construction. Skilled in corporate transactions, joint ventures, and day-to-day corporate law matters, the team is led by Ricardo Rodrigues Lopes, who stands out for his dual focus on employment law and corporate issues, and João Caiado Guerreiro.

Rated for its ‘solid technical knowledge’, the team at CCA Law Firm is well positioned to handle a wide range of corporate transactions, including M&A, venture capital investments, private equity deals, and matters related to investment funds. Practice head Domingos Cruz is noted for his deep expertise in private equity, corporate governance, and M&A transactions. Sara Reis is no longer at the firm.

Standing out for its ‘creativity, pragmatism, availability’, the corporate and M&A team at Eversheds Sutherland is a key choice for clients across the financial services, TMT, energy, agribusiness, and education sectors. The team demonstrates expertise in M&A transactions, commercial agreements, divestitures, and contractual matters. Rodrigo Almeida Dias , who brings significant knowledge in private equity and corporate finance, leads the team alongside Pedro Guimaraes, who is recognised for his handling of complex multijurisdictional mandates.

Praised for its ‘great technical competence’ and speed ​​in responses’, J+Legal is frequently engaged by domestic and international corporations across the finance, energy, telecoms, construction, insurance, and agribusiness sectors. The practice is jointly led by José Diogo Horta Osório and Jorge Brito Pereira. Osório, known for his expertise in banking and project finance, frequently advises Iberian and global companies on M&A and private equity deals in sectors, while Pereira stands out for his ‘extraordinary legal and technical quality’.

Hailed as a ‘critical partner’, the corporate and commercial team at PRA-Raposo, Sá Miranda & Associados, Sociedade de Advogados RL is adept at handling corporate law matters and negotiating commercial agreements, with notable experience in cross-border transactions. Practice head Pedro Raposo  regularly assists clients on the full gamut of corporate work.

Counting international companies, private equity firms, and family-owned businesses among its key roster of clients, the team at PwC Legal handles a steady flow of transactions in the energy, construction, finance, IT and manufacturing sectors. At the helm of the practice is a trio of experts: managing partner Cristina Cabral Ribeiro, who remains active in a range of corporate transactions; Isabel Coelho dos Santos, who focuses on commercial contracts, restructurings, strategic partnerships, and joint ventures; and Luís Pedro Oliveira, who is noted for his extensive experience in cross-border deals.

Singled out as an ‘unbeatable partner’, the team at Sérvulo & Associados, lauded for its ‘technical mastery of various topics’, is well positioned to assist clients on a host of high-value corporate transactions. Renowned for its work in the energy, IT, infrastructure, and environmental sectors, the team is also highly regarded for its cross-border expertise. Steering the practice is Sofia Carreiro, who has wide-ranging experience in the establishment of joint ventures and in civil and commercial contracts. Pedro Silveira Borges stands out as an ‘extremely complete lawyer, with in-depth knowledge of the energy area.’

Highlighted for its ‘professionalism and quality of service’, Andersen is well versed in the full spectrum of corporate matters.  Leveraging the firm’s extensive global network, the team is adept at handling multijurisdictional transactions. Practice head Mariana Abreu works with national and international clients in various industries, advising on a range of corporate and commercial matters.

Antas da Cunha Ecija is well positioned to advise on the full scope of corporate matters, advising on M&A transactions (including private equity-related deals) and corporate restructurings. The practice is jointly steered by managing partner Fernando Antas da Cunha and Amílcar Silva, both of whom stand out for their extensive experience in corporate mergers, demergers, and acquisitions both in Portugal and abroad.

Lauded for its ability to provide ‘pragmatic advice’, the corporate team at APTS - Alves Pereira & Teixeira de Sousa, S.P., R.L. stands out for its expertise in non-transactional corporate law matters. Additionally, the practice boasts strong sector knowledge in TMT, retail, and transport. Practice head João Alves Pereira has built a solid reputation advising on a range of transactions, both domestically and internationally.

The ‘very accessible team’ at Caldeira Pires & Associados is well versed in the full spectrum of corporate matters, including transactions, restructurings, dissolutions, and liquidations. The group also offers expertise in drafting shareholders’ agreements and addressing day-to-day corporate law issues. Founding partner Vicente Caldeira Pires leads the practice, boasting extensive experience across the full range of corporate transactions.

Singled out for its ‘excellent service and advice’, CCSL Advogados is well positioned to support a variety of corporate clients with mid-market M&A transactions, particularly in the media and publishing industries. The team is led by the ‘always excellent’ Mafalda Almeida Carvalho, who is noted for her focus on large-scale operations.

Earning praise for its ‘great knowledge of the market’, the corporate and commercial team at Costa Pinto is well equipped to handle a comprehensive range of corporate matters. Its varied workload spans transactional work such as M&A, private equity deals, and corporate restructurings, alongside expertise in commercial contracts, corporate governance, and shareholder agreements. Founding partner José Costa Pinto leads the team, and is recommended for his expertise across the full spectrum of corporate matters.

MACEDO VITORINO’s M&A group handles a range of transactional and regulatory matters across sectors such as telecoms, energy, infrastructure, and manufacturing. The team attracts a wide range of domestic and international clients, including private equity firms, investment funds, family offices, and multinational corporations. João Macedo Vitorino, known for his proficiency in M&A, corporate, and commercial law, is a key point of contact, particularly for clients in the telecoms and energy industries. He co-leads the practice with Susana Vieira, who has strong focus on the real estate sector, and Cláudia Fernandes Martins, who stands out for her expertise in competition matters.

Lauded for its ‘unparalleled technical’ quality, the team at Raposo Bernardo frequently advises domestic and international clients, including investment banks, funds, and corporates, on a diverse range of corporate transactions. The practice is jointly led by Nelson Raposo Bernardo, whose expertise spans the full spectrum of corporate deals, and Joana Andrade Correia, who represents clients across the aviation, shipping, banking, pharmaceuticals, tourism, and energy sectors.