Insight

The Best Lawyers in Portugal™ 2022

Explore the top-recognized lawyers and law firms in Portugal across key practice areas in the 2022 edition.

The flag of Portugal in red and green
Best Lawyers

Written by Best Lawyers

Published: November 18, 2021

For 40 years, Best Lawyers has highlighted the extraordinary accomplishments of those in the legal profession; we offer completely unbiased legal referrals from the best attorneys in the world.

Lawyers who are nominated for consideration are voted on by currently recognized Best Lawyers working in the same practice area and located in the same geographic region. Our awards and recognitions are based purely on the feedback we receive from these top lawyers. Those who receive high peer reviews undergo a thorough verification process to make sure they are currently still in private practice. Only then can these top lawyers be recognized by Best Lawyers.

2022 marks the 12th Edition of The Best Lawyers in Portugal™, honoring the professional excellence of 825 lawyers in 51 practice areas.

Best Lawyers is pleased to celebrate 52 “Lawyer of the Year” awards across Portugal as well. "Lawyer of the Year" honors are awarded annually to only one lawyer per practice area in each region with extremely high overall feedback from their peers, making it an exceptional distinction.

Portugal Stats 2022

Publication Statistics

Here are highlights from the 2022 12th Edition of The Best Lawyers in Portugal™:

  • 825 Lawyers Recognized
  • 51 Practice Areas
  • 52 "Lawyer of the Year" awards
  • 15 "Law Firm of the Year" awards

Top metro area:

Lisbon is the metro with the most listed lawyers.

Top 10 practice areas by number of recognized lawyers:

Top 10 most searched practice areas in Portugal in 2021 on bestlawyers.com:

  • Real Estate Law
  • Tax Tax
  • Labor and Employment Law
  • Litigation
  • Corporate Law
  • Immigration Law
  • Arbitration and Mediation
  • Mergers and Acquisitions Law
  • Criminal Defense
  • Family Law

Law Firm of the Year

“Law Firm of the Year” awards recognize a single top firm for its work in a specific legal practice area nationwide. Awards are determined based on a handful of factors including lawyer feedback, the number of lawyers included in Best Lawyers for that firm and practice area, the number of office locations a firm has, historical analysis of the firm’s “Lawyer of the Year” awards, materials submitted by firms, and the firm’s overall scope and areas of expertise.

The 2022 “Law Firm of the Year” recipients in Portugal are:

BMA - Intellectual Property Law
Campos Ferreira, Sá Carneiro & Associados - Sociedade de Advogados -
Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Cuatrecasas
- Real Estate Law
DLA Piper ABBC
- Labor and Employment Law
Garrigues
- Tax Law
Gómez-Acebo & Pombo
- Competition / Antitrust Law
Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados, Sociedade de Advogados
- Administrative Law, Litigation
PLMJ -
Arbitration and Mediation, Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Sérvulo & Associados - Sociedade de Advogados, SP
- Criminal Defense
Uría Menéndez Abogados
- Corporate Law, Project Finance and Development Practice
Vieira de Almeida & Associados
- Banking and Finance Law, Capital Markets Law

Interested in seeing Best Lawyers honorees in Portugal? Use our Find a Lawyer in Portugal tool to search by location and specialty. Utilize the Best Lawyers Find a Lawyer tool to locate qualified lawyers for legal guidance worldwide.

Lawyers in Columbus, Ohio

Trending Articles

What AI Visibility Means for Lawyers


by Bryan Driscoll and Josh Rupall

AI tools increasingly interpret lawyers public information. Clear, consistent and credible sources help ensure they describe legal expertise accurately.

AI dashboard visualizing a lawyer's online profile, reputation, and practice information across mult

The Best Lawyers in Canada 2027: Recognizing the Nation's Top Legal Talent


by Jamilla Tabbara

Honoring established leaders and rising practitioners across Canada's legal profession.

3D model of Canada textured with the Canadian flag.

2027 Best Lawyers Awards: Honoring Excellence in the Legal Profession


by Jamilla Tabbara

Recognizing the outstanding attorneys leading top practice areas nationwide.

United States with American flag representing The Best Lawyers in America 2027 awards

Musk v. Altman: The Lawyers Behind the Case


by Jamilla Tabbara

Meet the Trial Lawyers Shaping One of AI's Biggest Legal Disputes.

Portrait photos of Elon Musk and Sam Altman positioned in front of the OpenAI logo.

Announcing the 2027 Best Lawyers Awards: Austria, Germany and Switzerland


by Jamilla Tabbara

Celebrating the legal professionals throughout Central Europe.

Graphic displaying three-dimensional map cutouts of Austria, Germany and Switzerland.

The Legal Teams Behind the Blake Lively–Justin Baldoni Settlement


by Grace Greer

A closer look at the legal teams and attorneys involved in the Blake Lively–Justin Baldoni litigation and its resolution.

Split-screen image of Blake Lively and Justin Baldoni

The Best Lawyers in France 2027: Peer-Reviewed Excellence


by Jamilla Tabbara

Seventeen editions of peer trust, a growing profession and a dynamic legal market.

3D Map of France with National Flag Graphic

Rules on Gifting Money to Family: What to Know


by Bryan Driscoll

Generosity often runs ahead of paperwork. Here's how to give to loved ones without surprising the IRS, your estate plan or your relationships.

An open gift box filled with US $100 bills next to a lid tied with a red bow.

New England's Climate Litigation Surge


by Bryan Driscoll

What law firms need to know

New England's Climate Litigation Surge: What Firms Must Know headline

Who Can Override a Power of Attorney?


by Bryan Driscoll

A power of attorney carries real legal authority, but it isn't absolute. Here's who can step in to revoke, restrict or set it aside.

Close-up of a power of attorney document, symbolizing legal authority, revocation rights, guardiansh

How to Optimize Your Best Lawyers Profile for AI Search


by Everett Sizemore

Learn how a complete, well-structured Best Lawyers profile can strengthen your visibility and accuracy across AI search platforms.

A laptop screen displaying the Best Lawyers profile dashboard showing customizable sections.

How to Get an Eviction Off Your Record


by Bryan Driscoll

Whether an eviction can be removed, sealed or corrected depends on your state, your case and where the record appears.

A printed eviction notice attached to a decorative metal security gate, representing housing instabi

Best Lawyers Launches ChatGPT App


by Jennifer Verta

Expanding Trusted Legal Guidance Into AI-Driven Search

A glowing digital network overlay on a person typing on a laptop, representing AI in legal search.

How Peer Review Works: Best Lawyers Methodology Explained


by Jamilla Tabbara

Understanding the independent, data-driven framework that defines professional legal standing.

A glowing professional icon surrounded by incoming arrows, symbolizing data collection and feedback.

Turn Client Questions Into Content That AI Search Can Find


by Bryan Driscoll and Manny Candal

Client questions are becoming search inputs. Your firm’s content should answer them clearly.

Pile of question marks with a single bright yellow question mark in the center, representing search.

Google Is Losing Major Antitrust Cases. Is This the End of Big Tech’s Winning Streak?


by Justin Smulison

Legal experts say the remedies and appeals, not the liability findings, will determine if Google's losses reshape the tech industry.

Google Antitrust Losses: What They Mean for Big Tech
Smithy AI Tap to expand

Welcome to Smithy AI the Best Lawyers Assistant

I can help you find attorneys, compare firms, explore practice areas, and surface rankings curated from the Best Lawyers methodology.

Not legal advice This assistant provides general information only. For guidance on your specific situation, please consult a licensed attorney.
Learn about Best Lawyers Research Process
Suggested prompts
Chat limit reached
You've reached the message limit for this chat. To keep exploring, browse Best Lawyers directly or come back later to start a fresh conversation.
Browse Best Lawyers