IFLR1000 Reviews

Financial and corporate

Garrigues is an international law firm headquartered in Madrid. Founded in 1941, the firm has offices in 13 countries across Africa, the Americas, Asia, and Europe. Garrigues established its presence in Portugal in 2005 with the opening of its Lisbon office, followed by the Oporto office in 2006. The Portugal team is led by managing partner João Miranda and has a strong focus on business law, advising on some of the most complex and significant deals in the country.

Highlights

The firm acted as Portuguese counsel to TagEnergy on its €570 million green bond for its renewables and storage pipeline. 

It advised Bankinter on a €25 million facility provided to Prosolia Group for the financing of two solar photovoltaic plants in Portugal. 

In M&A, the firm advised Iberdrola Clientes on the creation of joint ventures with BP to install, operate, and maintain a public network of up to 11,000 high-power electric vehicle charging points in Spain and Portugal. 

Testimonials

2025 

“We jointly advised a seller on its asset disposal. The team demonstrated knowledge, commitment, availability, and creativity. It has been an excellent experience working with them over the years.” - M&A 

Marta Rodrigues is extremely knowledgeable, with strong commitment, excellent interaction, and high accessibility.” - M&A 

2024    

"Professionalism." (Banking client)

"Extensive experience on M&A transaction." (M&A client)

"Outstanding professionals." (Private equity client)