Rui Peixoto Duarte

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...

Dearbháile Banahan is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Dearbháile practices law in Vilamoura, Portugal Best Lawyers has recognized Dearbháile Banahan since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Dearbháile Banahan is held by other lawyers.

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...

Marta Valadas Coriel is a top attorney recognised by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Privacy and Data Security Law. Marta Valadas, who practices law in Lisbon, Portugal, has been recognised since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Marta Valadas is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. Joined VCA in 2012, managed the Credit Recovery Department and is now a Partner, with a relevant ...

Vítor Furtado de Sousa is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law. Vítor, 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 Vítor is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. Vítor brings over a decade of specialised experience in labour law, succession planning, ...

Luiz Augusto Teixeira de Freitas is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Tax Law. Luiz Augusto practices law in Lisbon, Portugal Best Lawyers has recognized Luiz Augusto Teixeira de Freitas since 2018. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Luiz Augusto Teixeira de Freitas is held by other lawyers.

João Gil Figueira is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law 2026. He is a tax and business lawyer and co-founder of GFDL Advogados. He counsels domestic and multinational businesses regarding Tax Law, Commercial, Corporate and Regulatory Law in the context of investment and cross-border operations in several sectors, including IT/FinTech, Media, Real Estate, M&A and Blockchain/Cryptoassets. He advises a wide variety of clients, from founders an...

Rui Resende is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Administrative Law. Rui practices law in Lisbon, Portugal Best Lawyers has recognized Rui Resende since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Rui Resende is held by other lawyers.

Paulo de Moura Marques is an AAMM founding partner and head of the public law practice with around 20 years' experience in legal practice. He is known for his experience and expertise in all fields of public law and administrative litigation and arbitration. Renowned for his professional merit and leadership and negotiation skills, he is recommended by the main international directories - Chambers and Partners, The Legal 500. He is closely involved in the largest, most complex transactions re...

Rosana Maria de Freitas Rodrigues is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Transportation Law. Rosana Maria practices law in Lisbon, Portugal Best Lawyers has recognized Rosana Maria de Freitas Rodrigues since 2020. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Rosana Maria de Freitas Rodrigues is held by other lawyers.