Abreu Advogados: New Partners and Professional Partners
Abreu Advogados, under the leadership of Inês Sequeira Mendes, has unveiled the promotion of three new partners and five new professional partners, reflecting the firm’s sustained growth and commitment to merit-based advancement. This move acknowledges the dedication and achievements of its legal team over the past year.
Gonçalo Malheiro (pictured left), Maria Inês Assis (pictured centre), and Nuno Luís Sapateiro (pictured right) have been elevated to partner status, while Diogo Belard Correia, Joana Maldonado Reis, Madalena Bernardes Coelho, Sara Soares, and Susana A. Duarte have been appointed as professional partners, increasing Abreu Advogados’ total partner count to 46 and professional partner count to 28.
These promotions align with the law firm’ strategic emphasis on growth and excellence, showcasing the outstanding performance and contributions of each lawyer and reinforcing the firm’s position as a leading independent Portuguese legal practice.
“In our 30-year journey, Abreu Advogados has remained dedicated to sustained growth, generational renewal, and fostering a dynamic partner team. This ethos, nurtured daily, encourages openness, sparks innovation, and nurtures individuals who are pivotal to advancing our work in the most comprehensive and distinctive manner. Our new partners and professional partners embody this dynamic spirit—precise, creative, and transformative. They have demonstrated exceptional commitment, rigor, and dedication to our clients and to the firm’s evolution and success. Our recent achievements underscore that we are on the right path,” remarked Inês Sequeira Mendes, Managing Partner of Abreu Advogados.
New Members:
Gonçalo Malheiro joined the firm between 2001 and 2007 and again since 2017, working mainly in the Litigation and Arbitration areas. He is particularly involved in legal proceedings in different areas of law, such as civil litigation, commercial litigation, corporate litigation, industrial property litigation and criminal litigation, as well as in various arbitration proceedings.
Maria Inês Assis has been at the firm since 2019, working on tax-related matters. Throughout her professional career, she has focused her activity on international tax consultancy. She has also provided tax advice on corporate reorganisations, private wealth management, individual and international taxation, succession planning and family governance.
Nuno Luís Sapateiro has been at the firm since 2021 in the Finance practice area. He has more than 15 years’ experience in the insurance and aviation sectors, having provided strategic advice to numerous large-scale national and international operations involving some of the most important insurers and airlines.
