‘I was very impressed with the quality and consistency of the service provided. The team is very well organised and always available. Even when someone is absent or on vacation, there is always someone fully aware of the matter, guaranteeing the same level of service.‘

‚The team was tireless, extremely available, and exemplary in its treatment.‘

‚They demonstrated a great ability to quickly understand the language and needs of our business team, efficiently and rigorously translating them into the notification texts. Proof of this work is that we obtained a „clean“ decision from AdC, without any setbacks.’

‘What made them stand out was their proactive and problem-solving attitude, with a clear drive to bring the process to a positive outcome as swiftly as possible. They are also very responsive and easy to work with.’

‘Great competition team. They understood our needs well and satisfied the requests as well as respected the business time constraints. The quality of the assistance is noticeable, and I would recommend them.’

‘Recognised competence and experience in the field, with a strong pragmatic approach and always providing relevant technical solutions.’

‘The competition team is of the highest quality, demonstrating not only legal but also economic knowledge – both essential in this field. Both the team leaders and associates exhibit above-average expertise in this area, making them arguably the best competition team nationally.’

‘As a PLMJ client, I believe the firm stands out from others due to its experience in competition law, its highly practical approach to the issues, and its adaptability to the diverse stakeholders it interacts with within the company.‘

‘PLMJ’s competition team is excellent: attentive to detail and always available. They stand out for their ability to understand the industry and the client’s business model, which is essential for an effective defence. Their responsiveness (always quick and well-founded) makes the PLMJ team a benchmark choice in competition law.’

‘SRS Advogados distinguishes itself in the Portuguese legal landscape through a combination of strong technical expertise with a pragmatic and client-focused approach. The firm has consolidated a highly regarded team that combines experience in complex proceedings with the Competition Authority, the European Commission, and national and European courts, with a deep economic and legal knowledge that allows it to provide strategic and effective advice.’

‘The European and competition team at SRS Legal demonstrates exceptional competence, combining technical rigour with a strategic vision. The depth of knowledge and quality of advice place them among the best in the national market.’

‘SRS Legal has distinguished itself through its highly specialised and collaborative approach to competition law. The team combines in-depth technical and strategic knowledge with the ability to adapt to the specific needs of our area, ensuring the provision of excellent legal services. The close relationship established, coupled with the ability to anticipate regulatory trends, has allowed SRS Legal to position itself as a strategic partner, offering innovative legal solutions tailored to the constantly evolving regulatory context.’

‘The availability and professional dedication demonstrated by VdA are unparalleled.’

‘The team possesses technical expertise that places it at the top of the market and is equipped with resources that allow for continuous monitoring of issues and a quick response time to any questions. The team is capable of understanding any issues, regardless of their complexity, and developing precise and efficient strategies for handling the matters entrusted to it.’

‘The VdA team is a very solid team with in-depth knowledge of the market and the legal framework, always available to find solutions and achieve the desired result. The fact that they have maintained the same very stable team over the years gives us a great advantage in any new matter that arises.’

‘Technical knowledge, understanding of the client’s business and needs, clarity of advice provided.’

‘CMS‘ uniqueness lies in combining a deep understanding of the local market with the broad reach of one of the world’s largest law firm networks. This duality allows it to offer Portuguese clients legal advice that is both specialised in local challenges and adapted to the complexities of global markets.‘

‚More than just a provider of legal services, CMS positions itself as a strategic partner that helps its clients anticipate and adapt to future changes. The quality of service is guaranteed by multidisciplinary teams that organise themselves according to the needs of each client, ensuring a comprehensive approach. The dedication and professionalism of its lawyers are key factors.’

‘Highly experienced team with a deep understanding of the business and economic issues. Prompt response and great availability, maintaining rigour even in high-pressure situations.’

‘This team is attentive to client needs, very practical, and always ready to help, which sets them apart.’

‘Cuatrecasas stands out in the national legal landscape for its differentiated approach, which combines excellent technical knowledge with a culture of proximity and efficiency. Its main distinguishing characteristic is undoubtedly its constant availability and speed in responding to client requests. This agility ensures that urgent needs are met with maximum promptness, conveying security and confidence.‘

‘The response is effective, assertive, and meets the client’s needs.’

‘The firm distinguishes itself in the national legal landscape through its combination of technical rigour, innovative approach, and close client relationships, guaranteeing a personalised service and a clear interpretation of our needs. The quality of service provided is based on a highly qualified multidisciplinary team, recognised for its ability to anticipate risks, propose creative solutions, and act quickly and efficiently in complex and challenging contexts.‘

‚One of the main differentiators is the integrated way in which the firm operates: the teams work collaboratively, responding to the specific needs of the challenge at hand, crossing areas of practice, experience in similar processes, and sectors of activity, ensuring a complete and personalised response to the needs of each client.’

‘Uría Menéndez distinguishes itself in the national legal landscape through a combination of technical excellence, ethical rigour, and profound knowledge of the business context.‘

‚Recognised for its ability to offer comprehensive legal solutions strategically aligned with client objectives, the firm is a benchmark in complex matters. Its multidisciplinary team, highly qualified and integrated into the Iberian and international Uría Menéndez network, guarantees agile, coherent, and global advice, while maintaining the local sensitivity necessary for the Portuguese market.‘

‚With a unique combination of international reach and local identity, Uría Menéndez remains a trusted partner, recognised for its quality, discretion, and results-oriented approach.’

‘Abreu Advogados stands out for its high level of professionalism, attention, and dedication to the cases entrusted to it. It also distinguishes itself through its rapid response to all problems presented and its adaptation to new issues that arise throughout the proceedings. The entire competition department maintains a high level of expertise, leading us to trust their work once again.’

‘They are very transparent about the risks of the different strategies, which provides the client with all the relevant information to decide.’

‘A multidisciplinary team that allows you to have a 360º view of the situation.’

‘The firm has demonstrated great capacity and expertise in handling complex legal proceedings, both nationally and at the European level, particularly regarding complaints to the European Commission. The availability of all those involved and the excellent results obtained in the various cases are noteworthy.’

‘Antas da Cunha Ecija’s competition practice combines deep expertise in EU and competition law with a pragmatic, business-focused approach.’

‘Extensive knowledge of European law. Ability to understand clients‘ needs and a cross-disciplinary perspective across various areas of law.’

‘Garrigues Portugal has consistently demonstrated empathy and genuine attention to our interests and concerns. The partners and lawyers have shown not only profound legal knowledge but also a rare ability to understand the context and specific needs of the cases requiring legal advice. Support in decision-making was fundamental, always with clear, objective explanations aligned with our interests. I recommend this firm without any hesitation.’

‘The Garrigues team is composed of highly qualified lawyers, many with international training and experience in various jurisdictions, allowing them to offer a global perspective with solutions tailored to the local context. I highlight their ability to handle complex and multifaceted issues, combining law with in-depth knowledge of different sectors of the economy.’

‘Garrigues‘ competition law team, led by Luís Pinto Monteiro, stands out for its technical excellence, guaranteeing high-quality advice on highly complex matters. One of the aspects that most distinguishes the team is the strong availability and direct involvement of senior lawyers. Furthermore, the team is notable for the diversity of its profile and the possibility of working cross-functionally with its international network.’

‘The team is efficient and highly knowledgeable in competition law. There is a very close and constant collaborative relationship, due to the availability, security, and trust that this team demonstrates.’

‘Leyre Prieto and Joana Whyte are infallible when it comes to competition.‘

‘The team has in-depth knowledge of competition law and proactively provides clients with information on which transactions require preparation for reporting to the Competition Authority. The team is very pragmatic and solution-oriented, preparing information based on their insights to the Competition Authority teams, minimising interactions and accelerating processes. We believe the team adds value to all processes in which they participate.’

‘CS’Associados stands out for its ability to completely put itself in the client’s shoes, protecting them from any and all risks and maintaining a secure and transparent communication approach regarding all aspects of risk.’

‘The team is very capable and thorough. The work was very collaborative with the client.’

‘The team is professional, diligent and consistent in providing a high level of professional support on the full range of antitrust issues.’

‘Miguel Marques de Carvalho has provided a strong level of professional legal support on an acquisition in a jurisdiction that is less known to us.‘

‚They all score very highly for the consistency in their professionalism, flexibility and deep subject-matter expertise.’

‘Proactivity and knowledge of the topics.’

‘All members of PRA-Raposo, Sá Miranda & Associados, Sociedade de Advogados RL have wide legal knowledge on their specialism. You are always taken care of by a lawyer who is an expert on the matter and provides wide and fully satisfactory information to all of your questions.’

‘The members of PRA-Raposo, Sá Miranda & Associados, Sociedade de Advogados RL are focused on complete client satisfaction; therefore, you will always find a complete solution to your issue.’

‘Pérez-Llorca’s EU and competition practice area is robust, with extensive knowledge of the practice area and experience in multi-jurisdictional transactions. The approach to competition law issues is pragmatic, focused on the essentials, and business- and client-oriented.’

‘Excellent service, business-oriented and 100% involved.’

‘A multidisciplinary team that engages with its client’s business and seeks to support the client by thoroughly understanding their context, needs, and limitations.’