‘The service provided by the Garrigues Porto office is of excellent quality, and there is a genuine partnership with the client.’

‘Tomás Pessanha has extensive legal knowledge in corporate law and presents innovative solutions that stand out, particularly in M&A negotiations.’

‘What makes working with Garrigues unique is the sense of availability and partnership we experience daily, as if they were part of our company. This closeness clearly sets them apart from other firms.’

‘The firm stands out in the national legal market for its excellence, technical precision, and close relationship with clients. The Porto office, in particular, combines deep legal knowledge with a practical, solution-oriented approach, resulting in high-quality and trustworthy service. The team is composed of highly qualified professionals, defined by collaboration and ethics.‘

‚What makes the firm unique is its ability to maintain high standards of rigour while remaining agile and empathetic in client relations. Clear communication, close engagement, and commitment to results are hallmarks of its work.‘

‘The partners and associates at the Porto office demonstrate not only technical excellence but also a human and approachable attitude. I particularly recommend Paula Ponces Camanho for her strategic vision, negotiation skills, and deep legal knowledge, and Filipa Godinho Duarte for her attention to detail, availability, and ability to build lasting, trusted relationships. Both are defined by integrity, active listening, and a genuine client-oriented approach.’

‘Our legal relationship with the firm mainly covers employment matters, managed by Manuel Cavaleiro Brandão and Pedro Ferreira de Sousa. Their work is consistently excellent in every respect — professionalism, precision, quality of results, and personal interaction. The same high standard was shown by João Soares Franco in administrative law matters.’

‘VdA’s Porto office delivers outstanding legal advice, standing out in the market for its high-quality team and collaborative spirit. Clients clearly feel the benefit of the firm’s networked structure, where different departments work seamlessly together to ensure consistent excellence.’

‘The firm combines strong technical expertise with an integrated, multidisciplinary approach. Collaboration between teams is fluid, allowing for creative and legally sound solutions. Client relationships are built on trust, transparency, and availability, with careful attention to the client’s strategic context.’

‘Working with Abreu Advogados was a privilege. The firm demonstrated the ability to combine strong technical expertise with practical, business-oriented solutions, ensuring each matter was handled efficiently and with precision.’

‘Eduardo Peixoto Gomes stands out in restructuring and insolvency for combining deep technical knowledge with strategic insight and a pragmatic approach that adds real value to complex cases.‘

‘This law firm distinguished itself through a young and technically excellent team, showing great collaboration, precision, and speed in delivering solutions. The use of technology streamlined communication between offices and improved efficiency.’

‘The team shows remarkable availability, collaboration, and responsiveness, consistently providing high-quality, practical advice.’

‚José Pedro Anacoreta is more than a competent lawyer who limits himself to providing legal solutions to requests for help. He is truly a strategic ally who participates in key management decisions. He is someone who has a holistic understanding of the business, continuously challenges us to take innovative initiatives, supports us in managing change and advises us on topics that go far beyond what is strictly legal.‘

‘The labour team offers exceptional support. They are true partners in problem-solving, identifying potential risks and proposing balanced, effective solutions that help management feel supported and secure in decision-making.’

‘The team shows great availability and a deep understanding of our activity across several legal areas, particularly governance, public procurement, and labour law related to scientific employment.’

‘Pedro Sá demonstrates exceptional availability and understanding of our needs, involving the right specialists when required.‘

‘The PRA team is highly professional, with a solid legal foundation, effective communication, and strong analytical and problem-solving skills. They are proactive, organised, and handle delicate situations with empathy and integrity.’

‘Availability and in-depth knowledge of the subjects.’

‘Highly reliable from a confidentiality standpoint, innovative in seeking solutions in business dealings, and very rigorous in assisting with interactions with official entities. When necessary, they communicate less positive news clearly and constructively. João Quintela Cavaleiro stands out for his professionalism and integrity.’

‘João Quintela Cavaleiro demonstrates intelligence, clarity, and structured analysis in problem-solving. He identifies less obvious but important aspects, shows sound judgment in negotiations, and displays a high level of commitment, acting with genuine dedication to the client’s interests.’

‚They are a very solid team and very complete. They give us legal advice across different areas, understand our business, and have helped a lot with our restructuring. They have availability. You don’t see this kind of support very often. They are one of the best law firms in Portugal, and without any doubt, in greater Porto.‘

‚Durham Agrellos pairs private-wealth judgment with insolvency execution, giving family offices cross-border support that turns Portuguese court procedure into simple, actionable steps. Their strengths are flawless filings and evidence chains, recovery modelling that guides vote/objection strategy, and clear, phase-based budgets.‘

‚This firm stands out for its exceptional client service, strategic thinking, and deep understanding of complex legal matters. They take a highly personalised and pragmatic approach, which makes working with them efficient and reassuring.‘

‘Quality of services provided, speed and availability.’

‚A law firm highly specialised and well-prepared in executive, labour, corporate and tax matters, with strong capabilities in notarial and registry work, as well as mediation and other alternative dispute resolution methods.‘

‚They are extremely responsive, rigorous and assertive in their opinions, and the team is always motivated, available and fully up to date. Communication is easy, fees are fair, and expectations are managed with complete honesty.‘

‚Marlene de Sousa Teixeira stands out for her mastery of legal matters, remarkable professional experience, empathy and ease of communication. A strong mediator and highly skilled in notarial and registry work. Ana Del Pino Alves is recommended for her dedication, accessibility and quick responses, with excellent handling of the cases she leads. João Sousa Guimarães‘ command of legal matters and well-grounded opinions also stand out.‘

‘Availability, ease of communication, friendliness, knowledge of the law.’

‘I believe they provide a service far superior to other law firms we have had the opportunity to work with, namely: they alert you to risks and changes in the market and immediately present implementation solutions, using new methodologies and technologies.’

‘Optimal metrics for capacity and response time. High and above-average know-how. High soft skills and going the extra mile alongside clients and partners.’

‘Quality, professionalism, innovation.’

‘The firm distinguishes itself through a combination of solid technical excellence and a deeply human and collaborative approach. Thus, the team combines rigorous legal knowledge with exceptional availability and a practical, close, and results-oriented approach to interaction. This balance translates into a high-quality, agile service tailored to the needs of our institution.’

‘We have complete confidence in our partner Ricardo Maia Magalhães, a lawyer who combines a very positive interpersonal connection with profound technical knowledge. We recognise his strategic vision and ability to transform legal complexity into practical solutions. He demonstrates considerable empathy in the difficult issues we work on and has a critical mind and a positive approach.’

‘Recognised as a leading law firm in Portugal, with a strong focus on staying up to date with legal developments and sharing this knowledge with its network of clients, as shown by the newsletter it regularly distributes.’

‘Excellent communication skills and a high level of knowledge of the subjects and issues raised. Easy to contact regular points of contact, who always show great willingness to respond to requests.’

‘We work with this law firm because we believe they have some of the best professionals in the market. Integrity and seriousness regarding budgets versus invoicing, consistent communication, and dedicated support from specialists in each of the areas where they collaborate and share insight.’