Banking & Finance
Morais Leitão's Banking and Finance practice offers comprehensive legal services to financial institutions and corporations, both domestic and international. The firm's expertise encompasses structured finance, investment funds, derivatives, project finance, banking regulation and supervision, securitisation, covered bonds, and fintech. The team provides specialized and efficient counsel, ensuring clients receive tailored solutions across all facets of banking and finance law.
Business
Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados offers comprehensive legal services in corporate and M&A, assisting national and international companies across various sectors, including regulated industries. The firm provides continuous and cross-practice support, focusing on business objectives in areas such as corporate governance, contracts, commercial law, corporate law, mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, private equity, and venture capital. Clients benefit from the firm's cross-practice approach, with regular involvement in other practice areas, including banking and finance, European law and competition, tax, real estate, employment and pensions, and litigation.
Corporate & Commercial
Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados offers comprehensive legal services in corporate and commercial law, assisting clients with company formation, restructuring, and dissolution. The firm provides guidance on corporate governance, including drafting internal regulations and monitoring compliance with national and EU standards. Their expertise extends to negotiating and drafting various commercial contracts, such as agency, distribution, franchising, and supply agreements. Additionally, they support clients in mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, and private equity transactions, ensuring alignment with business objectives and regulatory requirements.
Employment & Labor
Morais Leitão provides comprehensive legal services in employment and labor law, assisting clients with drafting contracts, resolving working conditions issues, conducting disciplinary proceedings, and managing employment terminations. The firm offers specialized advice on modern labor law trends, including the privatization of public service employment, industrial property matters, and copyright protection. Their expertise extends to handling labor litigation, representing clients in disputes related to employment relationships, training, development, and termination, with a focus on defending decisions in disciplinary actions, collective layoffs, and redundancies.
Energy, Environment & ESG
Morais Leitão's Energy, Environment & ESG practice offers comprehensive legal services across the energy sector, including oil and gas, electricity, and renewable energy. The firm provides strategic advice on transactions, projects, and regulatory matters, with a strong focus on sustainability and ESG considerations. Their multidisciplinary team assists clients in navigating complex environmental regulations, implementing ESG compliance programs, and managing risks associated with energy transition and climate change. By integrating legal expertise with strategic analysis, Morais Leitão supports clients in achieving their business objectives while promoting responsible and sustainable practices.
Intellectual Property
Morais Leitão offers comprehensive services in intellectual property, encompassing patents, trademarks, copyrights, image rights, entertainment, designs, electronic commerce, advertising law, and data protection. The firm provides both litigation support and consultancy, including contract management and intellectual property rights administration. Leveraging the Lex Mundi global network, Morais Leitão delivers international services, facilitating cross-border teams and access to current foreign legislation. The firm's intellectual property team, led by partners Vasco Stilwell de Andrade and Ricardo do Nascimento Ferreira, has been recognized for excellence, notably receiving the 'Portugal Patent Disputes Firm of the Year' award in 2025.
Lawsuits & Disputes
Morais Leitão's Litigation practice specializes in managing complex, high-value disputes across diverse economic sectors. The team offers comprehensive support in resolving conflicts through preventive negotiations or court proceedings, aligning strategies with client objectives while effectively managing associated risks and opportunities. With extensive experience in both national and international litigation, the firm coordinates multi-jurisdictional cases, leveraging its membership in Lex Mundi and strong relationships with reputable law firms worldwide. The litigation team and its members have consistently been recognized by leading directories, achieving "Band 1" status in Chambers & Partners and "Tier 1" in Legal 500.
Media, Technology and Telecoms
Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados offers specialized legal services in the Media, Technology, and Telecommunications sectors, providing comprehensive support to clients navigating complex regulatory environments. The firm's expertise encompasses electronic communications, technology law, and data protection, with a focus on emerging technologies such as cloud computing, artificial intelligence, and the Internet of Things. The team, led by recognized professionals like Nuno Peres Alves, who has been acknowledged in the "Who's Who Legal: Telecoms, Media & Entertainment 2024" directory, assists clients in regulatory compliance, contract negotiation, and dispute resolution, ensuring tailored solutions that address the unique challenges of these dynamic industries.
Real Estate
Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados offers comprehensive legal services in real estate, encompassing construction, financing, investment, and management of properties. Their expertise includes structuring real estate investment vehicles, advising on tourism projects, and handling complex real estate transactions. The firm assists clients in navigating regulatory requirements, ensuring compliance, and optimizing the value of their real estate assets.
