Aguiar-Branco & Associados - Sociedade de Advogados, RL stands out as a distinguished Portuguese law firm with an established presence in the legal market. The firm's multidisciplinary team brings decades of collective experience to support clients across a broad spectrum of legal matters, including corporate law, litigation, arbitration, public law, and real estate. By combining technical expertise with deep industry knowledge, Aguiar-Branco & Associados delivers effective solutions tailored to the unique challenges faced by businesses and individuals.

The firm's reputation is built on a foundation of trust and consistent results, demonstrated through long-standing client relationships and a proven track record in handling complex cases. Aguiar-Branco & Associados is recognized for its rigorous approach to legal research, meticulous case preparation, and strategic thinking, which have earned the firm respect among peers and within the broader business community. Its lawyers frequently advise domestic and international clients, reinforcing the firm's credibility in both the Portuguese and global markets.

Client service is at the core of Aguiar-Branco & Associados’ practice. The firm prioritizes communication, transparency, and responsiveness, ensuring each client receives personalized attention and clear advice throughout every stage of their legal matters. With an unwavering commitment to ethical standards and client interests, Aguiar-Branco & Associados consistently exceeds expectations, providing steadfast guidance and innovative legal strategies that drive successful outcomes.

About Aguiar-Branco & Associados - Sociedade de Advogados, RL

Founded in 1980


Practice areas
Lawsuits & Disputes
Business
Corporate & Commercial
Banking & Finance
Energy, Environment & ESG
Criminal Defense

Languages spoken
English

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Practice areas

Lawsuits & Disputes

Aguiar-Branco & Associados specializes in representing individuals and companies across various dispute resolution mechanisms, including negotiation, mediation, conciliation, arbitration, and justice of the peace, with a focus on areas such as consumer rights, contractual and non-contractual civil liability, commercial, tax, administrative, family, and succession law. The firm has significant experience in arbitration, guiding clients through all phases-from drafting and negotiating arbitration agreements to forming arbitration tribunals, selecting applicable regulations, handling appeals, and enforcing arbitral decisions. Their litigation expertise spans civil, commercial, corporate, criminal, European, administrative, labor, and family law, ensuring comprehensive support throughout all stages of the legal process.
ADR Mediation & Arbitration
Appeal
Class Action
General Litigation
Ethics and Professional Responsibility
Commercial Litigation
Antitrust Litigation
Restructuring & Insolvency

Business

Aguiar-Branco & Associados offers comprehensive legal services in commercial and corporate law, assisting clients with the drafting, negotiation, and review of both domestic and international commercial contracts, including sales, supply, service provision, leasing, licensing, and distribution agreements such as franchising, concession, and agency. The firm provides counsel on corporate governance matters, supporting clients through various corporate actions and operations, including company formation, drafting of statutes, issuance and transfer of shares, shareholder agreements, transformations, mergers, demergers, acquisitions, restructurings, liquidations, dissolutions, joint ventures, and private equity transactions.
FDA Law
Accounting & Auditing
Communications & Media Law
Employer
Health Care
International
Legal Document
New Business Formation
Office Solutions
Tax

Corporate & Commercial

Corporate Governance
Sanctions & Export Controls
Private Equity
Administrative
Admiralty & Maritime
Agriculture
Antitrust
Aviation
Business Registration
Contract
Due Diligence
Franchising
Gaming
Government Contract
Licensing
Merger & Acquisition
Transportation
Venture Capital
Nonprofit & Charitable Organizations
International Trade Law
Government Relations & Lobbying
Cannabis Law

Banking & Finance

Aguiar-Branco & Associados offers specialized legal services in Banking, Insurance, and Financial Law, assisting both domestic and international clients. The firm's expertise encompasses a range of financial transactions and regulatory matters, providing tailored solutions to meet the complex needs of their clientele. Key professionals in this practice area include founding partner Augusto Aguiar-Branco, who specializes in Banking and Finance Law, Corporate and Commercial Law, and Arbitration, and partner Bernardo Aguiar-Branco, who focuses on Corporate Law, Commercial Law, and Banking and Financial Law.
Funds & Asset Management
Public-Private Partnerships (PPP)
Sustainable Finance
Equity Capital Markets
Debt Capital Markets
Acquisition / Leveraged Finance
Structured Finance
Project Finance
Investment
Securities
Financial Services Regulation
Tax Increment Financing

Energy, Environment & ESG

Environmental Law & Compliance
Oil, Gas & Energy
Climate Change Law
Energy Regulatory Law
Mining Law
ESG Advisory & Compliance
Renewable & Alternative Energy
Water Law

Criminal Defense

Aguiar-Branco & Associados offers comprehensive legal services in criminal law, representing clients across all stages of criminal proceedings. Their team of specialized lawyers provides defense in various areas, including economic and financial crimes, medical malpractice, violations of safety, environmental, or public health regulations, tax and social security offenses, and cybercrime. They also assist clients in developing and implementing compliance policies tailored to their business activities, ensuring adherence to regulatory requirements.
Arrests & Searches
Bail Bond Service
Criminal Litigation
Drug Crime
Drunk Driving
DUI & DWI
Juvenile Law
Sex Crime
Speeding & Traffic Ticket
White Collar Crime

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