Pérez-Llorca‘s expanding dispute resolution practice is positioned to handle high-profile disputes in the Portuguese market. Manuel De Abreu Castelo Branco‘s arrival from Linklaters in January 2025 strengthened the firm’s offering in financial, construction and regulated-sector disputes. Débora Melo Fernandes and Adolfo Mesquita Nunes add expertise in public law disputes, regulatory litigation and administrative proceedings.

The ‘highly competent’ and ‘very experienced’ team at Cuatrecasas is trusted for litigation and arbitration across the banking and financial services, construction, infrastructure and automotive sectors. M&A and corporate disputes, investment arbitration, private enforcement and class actions are also key areas of focus for the practice. Practice head Miguel de Almada is proficient in complex commercial litigation and arbitration across sectors and jurisdictions, while Luís Miguel Cortes Martins brings extensive experience in arbitration proceedings. Maria Raquel Moreira and the ‘diligent’ Frederico Bettencourt Ferreira advise leading financial institutions, banks and multinational companies on high-profile disputes.

Linklaters is trusted by domestic and international clients for high-profile litigation, arbitration, investigations, class actions and private enforcement proceedings, with particular expertise in consumer protection and competition claims. The experienced Nuno Ferreira Lousa leads the team, advising on the full range of contentious matters. Ricardo Guimarães handles commercial and corporate litigation, including construction and public law disputes, while Raquel Galvão Silva specialises in private enforcement, class actions, banking and financial litigation and IP disputes. António Pestana Araújo and Constança Borges Sacoto joined from VdA and Uría Menéndez, respectively, in 2025, bringing cross-sector commercial litigation and arbitration experience.

Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados is a leader in domestic and cross-border civil and commercial litigation and arbitration, with a strong track record in complex banking and finance, energy and construction disputes, as well as consumer protection, class actions and private enforcement. The team is also active in high-profile arbitrations in Portuguese-speaking markets. Francisco Cortez handles complex litigation and co-leads the practice alongside Filipe Vaz Pinto, who has extensive experience in international arbitration. Sofia Vaz Sampaio focuses on civil, commercial and banking litigation, specialising in audit cases and financial disputes, while Gonçalo Andrade e Castro has significant experience in class actions.

PLMJ is a trusted adviser to national and foreign governments, public authorities and leading global businesses, and is renowned for its ‘outstanding’ know-how in complex dispute resolution. Practice leadership is shared by Joaquim Shearman de Macedo, who is widely experienced in litigation and domestic and international arbitration, including shareholder, construction and insurance disputes, and Rita Samoreno Gomes, noted for her ‘profound legal expertise’ in banking and finance litigation and antitrust class actions. Nuno Líbano Monteiro has a wealth of experience in corporate restructuring and insolvency disputes, while Carla Góis Coelho is recognised for her ‘strategic’ litigation advice.

Uría Menéndez stands out for its ‘strategic approach and excellent technical rigour’ in civil and commercial litigation matters, including GDPR, consumer law and private enforcement class actions, as well as domestic and international arbitration. Fernando Aguilar de Carvalho leads the ‘fantastic’ team, bringing experience in the full range of dispute resolution matters. Nuno Salazar Casanova and Adriano Squilacce are highly active in arbitration and litigation related to financial products and regulation. Alexandre Mota Pinto is experienced in infringement procedures and international arbitration, while David Sequeira Dinis has a strong track record in shareholder disputes.

VdA’s ‘excellent’ team is lauded for its ‘technical competence’ across the full range of civil and commercial litigation and arbitration, including contract, M&A, shareholder, insurance, banking and construction-related disputes. The firm also maintains a presence in Portuguese-speaking African jurisdictions and East Timor and has recently been active in collective actions and private enforcement of competition law. Practice co-heads Frederico Gonçalves Pereira and Carla Gonçalves Borges bring extensive experience in complex, high-profile disputes across multiple jurisdictions. Miguel Pinto Cardoso is a key figure in the Portuguese arbitration and commercial litigation market, while Joana Neves leads corporate litigation matters and is active in collective actions, consumer protection and technology disputes.

Abreu Advogados' ‘knowledgeable’ team delivers ‘excellent’ work on a range of complex commercial disputes before Portuguese courts and international arbitration tribunals, including those related to sovereign funds, cryptocurrency and insurance. The ‘hard-working’ Alexandra Nascimento Correia, who has a strong track record in cross-border litigation, investment arbitration and international mediation, leads the practice alongside Guilherme Santos Silva, who is regularly appointed arbitrator in complex commercial disputes. Teresa Brito da Silva is experienced in litigation in the construction, real estate, tourism, pharmaceutical and automotive sectors.

CMS provides ‘clear and well-founded’ advice on civil and commercial litigation and domestic and international arbitration, particularly in high-profile financial, energy, pharmaceuticals and construction disputes. The team also demonstrates ‘technical excellence’ in class actions and product liability litigation. Rita Gouveia, who predominantly handles corporate, M&A, financial and banking disputes, co-heads the practice with Nuno Pena, who is well-versed in litigation and multijurisdictional arbitration proceedings in the financial and energy sectors. Miguel Esperança Pina is no longer at the firm.

Sérvulo & Associados offers a comprehensive dispute resolution practice, covering commercial litigation, domestic and international arbitration and administrative litigation, with expertise spanning sectors such as finance, automotive, pharmaceuticals, healthcare, transport and infrastructure. The ‘experienced’ team is co-led by the ‘excellent’ João Saúde, who has notable experience in international arbitration and sports law litigation, alongside António Teles and Mafalda Ferreira Santos, who handle a wide range of commercial disputes. Miguel Santos Almeida and Alexandra Valpaços regularly represent clients before state and arbitral courts in matters involving contractual and non-contractual liability.

The ‘excellent, reliable and experienced’ team at CS’Associados is trusted for its domestic and international arbitration capability, as well as for complex commercial, corporate, civil and financial services litigation. Practice leadership is shared by João Maria Pimentel, who is experienced in complex banking and finance, energy and insurance litigation; ‘excellent’ litigator Miguel Esperança Pina, who joined the practice from CMS in November 2024; and André Salgado de Matos, a public and regulatory litigation lawyer.

TELLES delivers comprehensive advice on civil, commercial and corporate litigation and arbitration, as well as disputes related to M&A, restructuring and competition. The team is particularly active in the insurance, construction, energy and real estate sectors. Key figures include André Navarro de Noronha, noted for his ‘technical expertise’ in both arbitration and litigation; Fernando Pizarro Monteiro, who focuses on insolvency and restructuring disputes; and Nuno Miguel Lourenço, who specialises in the banking, finance and real estate sectors. The firm merged with Deloitte Legal in January 2026.

Renowned for its global reach, DLA Piper ABBC‘s ‘proactive’ dispute resolution team offers a ‘remarkable’ service in civil and commercial litigation, arbitration, private enforcement and class actions. Practice leadership is shared by Paulo Saragoça da Matta, who specialises in complex financial and economic crimes; Vanessa Antunes, valued for her ‘pragmatic’ approach to high-profile litigation; and the ‘competent, dedicated, and committed’ Sofia Ribeiro Mendes, who regularly advises multinational clients on intricate commercial disputes.

Garrigues Portugal provides an ‘excellent service’ in high-value, cross-border litigation and arbitration cases concerning a wide range of sectors, including energy, infrastructure, construction, engineering, insurance, and financial services. The team, valued for its ‘commitment’, is led by João Duarte De Sousa, who is vastly experienced in commercial, corporate, finance, real estate and construction disputes. André Gualter de Vasconcellos has significant experience in matters arising from contractualconflicts, directors’ liability and unfair competition, while Miguel Azevedo is skilled in arbitration, as well as civil, commercial and administrative litigation.

Gómez-Acebo & Pombo approaches corporate, civil and commercial litigation with ‘rigour and professionalism’, offering particular expertise in the construction, energy, banking and insurance sectors. The firm is also trusted for its arbitration work, notably in proceedings involving the renegotiation and early termination of public infrastructure contracts and public-private partnerships. Filipa Cotta, recognised for her ‘efficiency and availability’ in restructuring and insolvency cases, and Ricardo Campos, who focuses on construction-related disputes, lead the practice’s litigation and arbitration efforts, respectively.

Miranda & Associados, recognised for its strong presence in Portuguese and French-speaking African jurisdictions, is highly active in international arbitration and litigation in the energy sector. The firm also demonstrates expertise in construction matters and civil and commercial disputes involving financial institutions. Sofia Martins, highly regarded for her ‘unparalleled’ legal knowledge and international arbitration skills, co-heads the practice with Francisco Colaço, who has longstanding experience in insurance, banking, energy and IT litigation. Ricardo Saraiva represents clients in cross-border disputes, particularly in alternative dispute resolution across Portugal and Africa.

Led by José Jácome, SRS Legal‘s ‘multidisciplinary’ and ‘highly qualified’ dispute resolution team delivers ‘excellent’ representation before judicial and arbitral tribunals in Portugal and abroad. José Carlos Soares Machado brings extensive experience in domestic and international arbitration. Maria José Tavares is highly regarded for her work in the insurance sector, while Regina Santos Pereira specialises in real estate disputes. Tiago Coder Meira left the firm in October 2025.

Domestic and international companies, as well as private clients, trust Caiado Guerreiro for its ‘dedication and commitment’ in settling disputes in and out of court. The team is proficient in contractual, insurance, employment, competition and insolvency disputes. The ‘proactive’ team is jointly led by the multidisciplinary João Caiado Guerreiro and Sandra Jesus, along with Sandra Ferreira Dias, noted for her ‘excellent results’ in civil and commercial litigation and arbitration.

CCA Law Firm‘s ‘proactive and innovative’ team is well equipped to advise multinational companies, mid-sized businesses and individual clients on media, IP, sports, corporate and commercial disputes. The team is led by a ‘tireless’ duo: Rita Cruz is 'distinguished by her strategic coordination of highly complex cases', covering litigation and arbitration, and Marta Duarte is recognised for her ‘exceptional technical competence’. Catarina Limpo Serra is a specialist in sports-related disputes.

Clients turn to Pares Advogados for its ‘excellent service’ across litigation matters, from contract breaches and shareholder disputes to real estate, pharmaceuticals, banking, construction and media litigation. Practice leadership is shared by Pedro Carreira Albano, who is experienced in financial and commercial contracts litigation and arbitration; Sandra Severino and João Malhadas Teixeira, who are active in civil litigation across a wide range of sectors; and Carlos Amaro, a prominent figure in media disputes.

Andersen provides tailored advice on civil, commercial and corporate litigation to clients from a wide range of sectors. The firm’s expertise covers contractual disputes, credit recovery, restructuring and insolvency matters, handling pre-litigation strategies and both judicial and arbitral representation. Diogo Matos Oliveira, who has ‘extensive experience’ across the spectrum of litigation, leads the practice alongside Filipa Alfaia Barata, valued for her ‘expertise’ in commercial litigation, restructuring and insolvency.

The ‘solid’ team at Antas da Cunha Ecija is recognised for its ‘extensive knowledge’ in civil and commercial litigation, including class actions and shareholder, real estate, construction and financing disputes. The practice is led by João Carlos Teixeira, Raquel Ribeiro Correia and the ‘outstanding’ Odete Sousa Pereira, all experienced litigators. Ana Lickfold, who joined from VdA in July 2025, leads the firm’s arbitration efforts.

Ferreira Pinto Cardigos Advogados supports clients through all stages of dispute resolution, from pre-contentious advice to trial, specialising in litigation and arbitration involving financial derivatives, competition, banking and commercial matters. Practice co-heads Rui Simões and Fernando Ferreira Pinto bring ‘vast knowledge and experience’, with Ferreira Pinto also serving as arbitrator. Fellow co-heads Maria Almeida Fernandes specialises in commercial and derivative disputes, while Pedro Amaral e Almeida is experienced in public law cases.

Cerejeira Namora, Marinho Falcão, recommended for its ‘proactivity’ and client proximity, advises domestic and international clients on dispute resolution across sectors, including insurance, retail, banking and finance and construction. Founding partner Nuno Cerejeira Namora has extensive experience in commercial and civil dispute resolution, as well as litigation involving employment issues and public-private partnerships. Practice head Zita Xavier de Medeiros brings expertise in cross-border litigation involving civil liability, insurance and banking.

MACEDO VITORINO offers a multidisciplinary approach to dispute resolution, covering commercial litigation and arbitration, insolvency and restructuring, as well as administrative disputes related to public procurement and licensing. Banking and finance expert António de Macedo Vitorino leads the practice alongside João Macedo Vitorino, who is experienced in transactional, telecoms and energy disputes, and Cláudia Fernandes Martins, who handles civil and commercial matters.

Raposo Bernardo‘s ‘specialised’ dispute resolution practice is called upon by national and international clients across the aviation, banking, financing, consumer, retail and real estate sectors, for assistance with litigation and arbitration processes. Practice head Ana Cláudia Rangel , valued for her ‘dedication’, is experienced in disputes related to share purchase agreements, competition damages, insurance and NPL loans.

Combining ‘deep legal knowledge’ with a ‘practical, results-oriented approach’, VCA - Valadas Coriel & Associados advises on civil, commercial and administrative litigation and arbitration proceedings, including insolvency, employment, tax and family law disputes. The practice is led by João Valadas Coriel, who handles contentious real estate, civil and commercial law matters; Hugo Martins Braz, who focuses on civil and labour litigation; and Vera Chalaça, who specialises in civil and administrative litigation, particularly contentious regulatory matters.