João Moraes Sarmento
About João Moraes Sarmento
João Moraes Sarmento is a lawyer based in Porto, PT and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in Portugal™ since 2024. João Moraes Sarmento is recognized in the following practice area:
- Porto, Portugal
- Litigation
Current Firm: Machado, Sarmento - Sociedade de Advogados
Location: Porto, PT
It takes just a few minutes to optimize your profile for clients looking to engage and lawyers who are ready to refer.
Activate your profile and highlight why your peers recognized in Best Lawyers today.
Nearby Lawyers
Lawyer and Senior Partner at the Law Firm MNA Advogados; PhD; Researcher; Invited Lecturer; Assistant Professor at the University Portucalense of Porto. LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT LAW - Advice on the creation and termination of contracts, redundancies, collective negotiation, labor disputes, conciliation and litigation. Also advice on government aids issues. Specialist in Labour Law certified by the Portuguese Bar Assoc.; Author of the book "Termination of the Employment Contract" and several lega...
Noel Gomes is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Environmental Law, Litigation and Public Law. Noel, who practices law in Porto, Portugal, has been recognized since 2023. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Noel is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Ana Cardoso Monteiro is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law. Ana, who practices law in Porto, Portugal, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ana is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Paula Favita Velez is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Arbitration and Mediation and Litigation. Paula Favita, who practices law in Porto, Portugal, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Paula Favita is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Pedro Sá is head of the Corporate team of PRA Porto and highly experienced in corporate complex matters and operations. Pedro was a lecturer at the Law Faculty of the University of Minho , and provided Legal advice and Regulation to SONAE CAPITAL; Legal advice and Regulation to OPTIMUS and worked as Director of Public Affairs of the Sonae Group.
Paulo da Rocha Pichel is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation and Tax Law. Paulo, who practices law in Porto, Portugal, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Paulo is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Very experienced lawyer in Energy, Public & Business Law with domestic and international experience with Portuguese speaking countries and international companies (Algeria, Angola, Brazil, France, Germany, Spain). With over 15 years’ experience João is highly praised by clients and peers for having a client-oriented approach and being capable of answering questions from various areas of law applicable to the company’s activity. João combines a strong legal backgr...
Augusto Almeida Correia is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law. Augusto Almeida, who practices law in Porto, Portugal, has been recognized since 2022. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Augusto Almeida is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Helena Braga Marques is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law. Helena Braga, who practices law in Porto, Portugal, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Helena Braga is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Miguel Durham Agrellos is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law. Miguel, who practices law in Porto, Portugal, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Miguel is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.
Explore and Learn
The Family Law Loophole That Lets Sex Offenders Parent Kids
by Bryan Driscoll
Is the state's surrogacy framework putting children at risk?
Recognizing Legal Leaders: The 2027 Best Lawyers Awards in Australia, Japan and Singapore
by Jamilla Tabbara
Market drivers, diversity trends and the elite practitioners shaping the legal landscape.
Best Lawyers 2026: Discover the Honorees in Brazil, Mexico, Portugal, South Africa and Spain
by Jamilla Tabbara
A growing international network of recognized legal professionals.
Holiday Pay Explained: Federal Rules and Employer Policies
by Bryan Driscoll
Understand how paid holidays work, when employers must follow their policies and when legal guidance may be necessary.
Can a Green Card Be Revoked?
by Bryan Driscoll
Revocation requires a legal basis, notice and the chance to respond before status can be taken away.
New Texas Family Laws Transform Navigating Divorce, Custody
by Bryan Driscoll
Reforms are sweeping, philosophically distinct and designed to change the way families operate.
How Far Back Can the IRS Audit You?
by Bryan Driscoll
Clear answers on IRS statutes of limitations, recordkeeping and what to do if you are under review.
US Tariff Uncertainty Throws Canada Into Legal Purgatory
by Bryan Driscoll
The message is clear: There is no returning to pre-2025 normalcy.
Can You File Bankruptcy on Credit Cards
by Bryan Driscoll
Understanding your options for relief from overwhelming debt.
Uber’s Staged Accidents Lawsuit a Signal Flare for Future of Fraud Litigation
by Bryan Driscoll
Civil RICO is no longer niche, and corporate defendants are no longer content to play defense.