Tomás Pessanha
About Tomás Pessanha
Tomás Pessanha is a lawyer based in Porto, PT and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in Portugal™ since 2010. Tomás Pessanha is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Porto, Portugal
- Corporate Governance and Compliance Practice
- Corporate Law
- Insolvency and Reorganization Law
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
- Private Equity Law
Current Firm: Garrigues
Location: Porto, PT
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