Gómez-Acebo & Pombo
is a Madrid-headquartered international law firm founded in 1971. The firm has eight offices across Africa, the Americas, Asia, and Europe. Its presence in Portugal dates back to 2010, with the establishment of its Lisbon office. The Portugal deal team is led by managing partner Mafalda Barreto and supported by experienced lawyers. The firm has a particular focus on project development transactions and is also very active in project finance, restructuring and insolvency, and M&A.
Highlights
The firm advised Stoneshield on its acquisition of all the shares in Studenthouse Rua Manuel Pereira from Nuveen.
The firm also advised Regenerate European Sustainable Agriculture Fund in respect of its €40 million acquisition of a blueberry business in Central and Southern Portugal – newly launched as Regen Blue.
In projects the firm advised
Acciona Construcción regarding the construction of the new Alentejo Central Hospital.
“They helped us with
regulatory queries. The team is very hands-on and truly understands our business as well as our operational particularities. They are accessible and ask the right questions to understand our concerns and how they can help, without overstepping. Filipe Santos Barata is very knowledgeable and practical. We are very happy with their work.”
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Banking and finance
“Support on contractual and legal management of construction contracts. The advice provided is clear, and the responses are rapid.” -
Project development
“Gómez-Acebo & Pombo advised
Globalvia on the bidding process for the Douro Litoral highway in Portugal, providing support in M&A and public infrastructure law.” - M&A
“Their work was solid and reliable. The team was attentive, responsive, and demonstrated strong availability and expertise. They showed a deep understanding of the infrastructure sector. We particularly appreciated the close involvement and leadership of Mafalda Barreto, as well as the valuable support from Ana Luísa Guimarães.” - M&A
Filipe Santos Barata is very accessible and hands-on. We are
very happy with his work.”
-Banking and finance
Ricardo Campos is praised for the advice he provides.
-Project development
“Mafalda Barreto demonstrates strong leadership and takes clear ownership of the matters she handles. She stays closely involved, is consistently responsive, and knows when to bring in the right specialists from her team. She combines excellent legal expertise with a deep understanding of the market and key industry players. Her approach is always professional and approachable, making collaboration both effective and pleasant. There is nothing to improve—her work has been consistently strong.” - M&A
“Ana Luísa Guimarães has a very solid command of public and administrative law. Her arguments are always well reasoned and thoroughly prepared,
working with her often feels like attending a masterclass. She is always available when needed and provides valuable insight throughout the process. There is nothing to improve,
her support has been consistently strong.” -
M&A
