Morais Leitão

Morais Leitão is a premier full-service law firm in Portugal, renowned for its comprehensive legal expertise and innovative approach. With a team of over 250 lawyers, the firm offers specialized services across various sectors, including corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, banking and finance, and litigation. Its commitment to technical excellence and personalized service has established it as a leader in the Portuguese legal market.

The firm's reputation is underscored by numerous accolades and high rankings. In 2024, Morais Leitão led the Portuguese M&A market by the number of transactions, handling 24 deals. Additionally, the firm was recognized as "Portugal Law Firm of the Year" by IFLR, highlighting its significant contributions to the legal field. Such recognitions reflect the firm's dedication to delivering strategic and tailored solutions to its clients.

Client service at Morais Leitão is characterized by a deep understanding of clients' businesses and a commitment to innovation. The firm emphasizes a multidisciplinary approach, ensuring that clients receive comprehensive legal support tailored to their specific needs. This client-centric philosophy, combined with the firm's technical proficiency, positions Morais Leitão as a trusted partner for both national and international clients seeking high-quality legal services in Portugal.

About Morais Leitão

Founded in 1993

Practice areas

Lawsuits & Disputes

Business

Corporate & Commercial

Banking & Finance

Energy, Environment & ESG

Languages spoken

English

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Practice areas

Lawsuits & Disputes

Morais Leitão's Litigation and Arbitration team specializes in handling complex, high-value disputes across various sectors, including banking, telecommunications, and pharmaceuticals. The firm offers comprehensive support in dispute resolution through preventive negotiations, court proceedings, and arbitration, aligning strategies with client objectives while effectively managing associated risks and opportunities. With extensive knowledge of the courts and a multidisciplinary team, Morais Leitão ensures high levels of specialization in the main economic sectors, areas of law, and forms of dispute resolution. Through its membership in Lex Mundi and strong relationships with reputable law firms, the firm adeptly manages international litigation, coordinating or participating in multi-jurisdictional teams to address clients' global legal challenges.

ADR Mediation & Arbitration

Appeal

Class Action

General Litigation

Ethics and Professional Responsibility

Commercial Litigation

Antitrust Litigation

Restructuring & Insolvency

Business

Morais Leitão offers comprehensive legal services in commercial law, assisting clients with drafting and negotiating various contracts, including agency, distribution, franchising, and supply agreements. The firm provides guidance on investment planning and structuring, both domestically and internationally, and supports the formation, reorganization, and dissolution of companies. Their expertise extends to creating joint ventures across sectors such as banking, retail, technology, energy, and entertainment, as well as securing investment funds and tax benefits for special projects.

Accounting & Auditing

FDA Law

Communications & Media Law

Employer

Health Care

International

Legal Document

New Business Formation

Office Solutions

Tax

Corporate & Commercial

Sanctions & Export Controls

Private Equity

Corporate Governance

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

Banking & Finance

Acquisition / Leveraged Finance

Structured Finance

Project Finance

Funds & Asset Management

Public-Private Partnerships (PPP)

Sustainable Finance

Equity Capital Markets

Debt Capital Markets

Investment

Securities

Financial Services Regulation

Tax Increment Financing

Energy, Environment & ESG

Environmental Law & Compliance

Oil, Gas & Energy

ESG Advisory & Compliance

Renewable & Alternative Energy

Water Law

Climate Change Law

Energy Regulatory Law

Mining Law

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