SPS-Barrilero alliance to strengthen Iberian market presence

Portuguese law firm SPS – Sociedade de Advogados and Barrilero y Asociados, from Spain, have announced the signing of a strategic agreement aimed at strengthening their presence and service capabilities across the Iberian Peninsula.

In the Portuguese market, SPS will now operate under the SPS-Barrilero brand. “This agreement marks a milestone in the consolidation of both firms in the Iberian market, combining their expertise, knowledge, and resources to offer clients comprehensive and highly specialised legal advice tailored to the needs of businesses and individuals in both countries”, states SPS. With the partnership, both firms now comprise more than 350 professionals who will work together.

“The agreement reached represents a unique opportunity to join forces and strengthen our presence in the Iberian Peninsula. We share with Barrilero fundamental values such as excellence and client proximity, and we are confident that together we can deliver an even stronger and more effective service,” said Pedro Malta da Silveira, partner at SPS.

For his part, Eduardo Barrilero, managing partner of Barrilero, stressed: “We are excited about this agreement, which will allow us to expand our capabilities and support our clients in their expansion into the Portuguese market, with the backing of a first-class team like SPS. Our priority has always been to provide legal services of the highest quality, and this integration reinforces that commitment.”

On the picture, from right to left: Manuel Gibert Prates and Pedro Malta da Silveira (founding partners of SPS Advogados), and Eduardo Barrilero (president of Barrilero) and Ignácio Balcells (partner at Barrilero).