Well regarded for its ability to combine ‘technical excellence with a personalised and innovative approach to its clients’ challenges’, Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados‘ team is a trusted adviser for clients navigating every stage of data protection work, from compliance strategies to investigations and disputes. The team’s strength lies in its collaborative, cross-practice approach, bringing together expertise from TMT, employment, criminal, corporate, and insurance law. Steering the practice is the ‘exceptional professional’ Tiago Félix da Costa, who handles the full gamut of data protection matters. Elsewhere in the team, Helena Tapp Barroso  stands out for her work in tech, banking, insurance, pharmaceuticals and automotive sectors, while Maria da Assunção da Cunha Reis is frequently engaged by companies to create compliance policies and programmes.

Praised for its ‘high level of expertise’ and ‘pro-client approach’, the privacy and data protection team at VdA, which is seamlessly integrated within the firm’s broader information, communication, and technology group, is able to assist on the full gamut of matters. Counting leading players in retail, healthcare, energy, insurance, transport, banking, and gambling among its key clients, the team excels in both domestic and cross-border mandates. Practice head Magda Cocco is a key port of call for companies and public entities across a range of sectors seeking assistance on digital economy legal issues. Inês Antas De Barros is noted for her focus on data economy, data protection, privacy and information security, while Maria De Lurdes Gonçalves stands out for her work on both domestic and international mandates, focusing on privacy and data protection, data economy, cybersecurity and electronic communication-related work.

Domestic and multinational companies from an array of sectors, including tech, energy, life sciences, industrials and retail, frequently turn to DLA Piper ABBC for advice on GDPR compliance and data privacy-related commercial and litigation matters. The group is jointly led by João Costa Quinta, a commercial contracts and privacy law specialist, and Daniel Reis, recognised for his in-depth knowledge of data protection issues, including data breaches and GDPR compliance. Margarida Leitão Nogueira, who is especially active in the life sciences, consumer goods and tech sectors, is another name to note for privacy and cybersecurity mandates.

A regular port of call for a number of large corporations, PLMJ‘s dedicated practice showcases demonstrable experience in cross-border compliance projects, audits, data breaches, litigation and the data protection aspects of high-value M&A. Practice head Pedro Lomba  advises across a range of regulated sectors, including media, electronic communications, health, AI and advertising. A litany of major corporates turn to Inês Dias Pinheiro for her expertise in challenging data privacy and data protection compliance matters, and Marta Salgado Areias is noted for her expertise in IP, consumer law and IT matters.

Highlighted for its ‘technical expertise’ and ‘deep understanding of both Portuguese and European regulatory frameworks’, SRS Legal advises clients across the TMT, banking, insurance and life sciences sectors. The team excels in navigating complex matters, from ensuring GDPR compliance and drafting data-sharing agreements to managing high-stakes regulatory investigations. Practice head Luís Neto Galvão , who is lauded for his ‘deep knowledge’ and ‘remarkable ability to understand his clients’ business models.’ Giorgio Galli is frequently engaged by Italian clients active in the tech, media and telecoms sectors.

Fielding a ‘dedicated and committed team’ that is ‘technically competent and very up-to-date’, Abreu Advogados remains a strong choice for household name companies seeking assistance with cross-border data transfers, GDPR compliance, audits and privacy policies. The team is spearheaded by Ricardo Henriques, who stands out for his work on matters related to IP, IoT, personal data protection, media and advertising and telecoms. César Bessa Monteiro, jr  has vast experience in matters related to innovation, inventions, brands, trade secrets and unfair competition. José Maria Alves Pereira has vast experience on compliance projects regarding growing technologies, software development agreements and e-commerce platforms.

Lauded for its ‘very practical approach’, the data protection team at CCA Law Firm assists clients with a range of matters, including GDPR compliance, privacy policies and data processing arrangements. The team is jointly led by Filipe Mayer, who is noted for his focus on gaming and online betting, as well as in the area of esports; Martim Bouza Serrano, who draws praise for ‘clearly explaining complex issues’; and Rita Serrano, who has a proven track record of advising clients on compliance with complex regulatory frameworks such as GDPR, and other global data protection laws.

With a client roster that includes major domestic and multinational companies, CMS is highly experienced in cross-border compliance, data transfers, GDPR-related matters, and privacy policies. The practice is jointly steered by José Luís Arnaut , who has extensive experience providing strategic advice to public and private companies, and João Leitão Figueiredo, who is well versed in contentious, transactional and day-to-day data protection and privacy advice.

CS’Associados fields a team of ‘ highly qualified’ professionals, noted for its ability to assist clients across a range of data privacy matters. Spearheading the team is Jorge Silva Martins , who stands out for his ‘pragmatic vision’ and ‘ability to identify essential issues.’

Renowned for its ‘global and competent vision’, Cuatrecasas specialises in privacy matters related to sensitive healthcare data and provides strategic advice to clients in the telecoms, hardware, banking, technology, and retail industries. Practice head Joana Mota Agostinho earns praise for her excellent technical and personal skills’, standing out for her experience advising a broad range of organisations on data privacy matters.

Standing out for its ‘pro-client and very practical approach’, the team at Garrigues Portugal is highly experienced in handling a range of data protection matters, including data processing agreements, M&A transactions, privacy policy issues, data breaches, and proceedings before the Portuguese Data Protection Authority (CNPD). Practice head Manuel Liberal Jerónimo is noted for his experience in international commercial contracts, including distribution contracts, notably linked to the TMT sector.

The ‘excellent’ team at Sérvulo & Associados is highly regarded for its expertise in data protection, with particular strength in GDPR compliance projects, audits, and drafting data processing and transfer agreements. The team is led by a skilled trio of experts: Ana Rita Painho, who regularly assists multinational companies on data privacy issues; José Lobo Moutinho, who is recommended for his contentious experience; and João Carmona Dias, who remains active across the IT, healthcare, electronics, distribution and energy sectors.