Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados

Well regarded for its ‘in-depth knowledge’ and ’pragmatic approach’, Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados‘ competition group counts multinational corporations, domestic players, financial institutions and public entities among its key roster of clients. The team navigates a broad spectrum of high-profile competition and antitrust matters, including merger control, state aid, and investigations across various industries. The team is jointly led by Joaquim Vieira Peres and Luís do Nascimento Ferreira. Peres is noted for his experience in proceedings before the European courts and the Portuguese courts, while Ferreira, who earns praise for his ’technical knowledge’, continues to advise clients on the full spectrum of antitrust matters. Elsewhere in the team, Pedro de Gouveia e Melo  stands out for his expertise in the energy, financial services and food sectors, and Philipp Melcher is lauded for his ability to ‘foster co-creativity in the development of solutions’. Inês Gouveia is a trusted adviser for Portuguese and international clients navigating competition authorities at both national and EU levels.