Iberian Lawyer IP&TMT Awards 2021 – Portugal

The Iberian Lawyer IP & TMT Awards aim to highlight the excellence of the legal market in the field of intellectual property protection, telecommunications and media.
In an increasingly competitive market, intellectual property, also understood as the product of investments in research and development, both by institutions and by companies, is nowadays a competitive and systemic factor with a strong impact on the growth of a company and of the industrial system of which it is part.

The creation of trademarks and patents, their affirmation through the construction of reputation policies and their protection are therefore strategic assets of advanced societies and as such must be protected. Another increasingly important area of communication and information is the whole world of media, internet and telecommunications (TMT).

The winners will be recognize on 7th September 2021 during the gala ceremony.

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR
LAWYER OF THE YEAR
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – IP
LAWYER OF THE YEAR – IP
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – TRADEMARKS AND PATENTS
LAWYER OF THE YEAR – TRADEMARKS AND PATENTS
LAW FIRMS OF THE YEAR – COPYRIGHT
LAWYER OF THE YEAR – COPYRIGHT
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – DESIGN
LAWYER OF THE YEAR – DESIGN
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – ART
LAWYER OF THE YEAR – ART
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – LIFE SCIENCES
LAWYER OF THE YEAR – LIFE SCIENCES
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – ADVERTISING
LAWYER OF THE YEAR – ADVERTISING
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – LITIGATION
LAWYER OF THE YEAR – LITIGATION
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – CRIMINAL IP
LAWYER OF THE YEAR – CRIMINAL IP
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – FOOD
LAWYER OF THE YEAR – FOOD
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – SPORT
LAWYER OF THE YEAR – SPORT
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – FASHION
LAWYER OF THE YEAR – FASHION
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR TMT
LAWYER OF THE YEAR TMT
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
LAWYER OF THE YEAR – INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – MEDIA
LAWYER OF THE YEAR – MEDIA
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – TELECOMMUNICATIONS
LAWYER OF THE YEAR – TELECOMMUNICATIONS
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – PRIVACY
LAWYER OF THE YEAR – PRIVACY
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – E-SPORTS
LAWYER OF THE YEAR – E-SPORTS
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – DIGITAL TECH
LAWYER OF THE YEAR – DIGITAL TECH

Marta M. Castro

Counsel
Galp

Nuno Cruz

IT Diretor
Dentsu Portugal

Tiago da Mota

Legal Director, Counsel
The Walt Disney Company Portugal

Hugo de Almeida Pinho

Head of Legal and Compliance
Siemens Healthineers

Beatriz Díaz de Escauriaza

Head of IP Legal, Insud Pharma

Sérgio Espírito Santo

CEO, Arquiconsult

Helena Féria

Legal and Regulatory Director
Vodafone Portugal

Isabel Fernandes

General Counsel, Grupo Visabeira S.A.

Sofia Limas

Corporate Legal Advisor
Colep

Mafalda Mascarenhas Garcia

Head of Legal Department, IBM

Joana Freitas Oliveira

Director of Legal Affairs
Groupe Ghost Corporate SA

Luís Graça Rodrigues

Head of Legal Department, Minsait

Lígia Gutierrez Setúbal

Associate General Counsel, Feedzai

Pedro Marques Gaspar

Legal Counsel and Data Protection Coordinator, Iberia
Accor

Leonor Pimenta Pissarra

Country Chief Legal Officer, Novartis Farma

Introduction to the 2021 edition

ART.1 – PROMOTERS, PURPOSE AND VALIDITY PERIOD: on the initiative promoted by Iberian Legal Group, in order, among other things, to stimulate competition and the growth of the Ip&Tmt world, the “Ip&Tmt Portugal” (by now the “event “) with the aim of recognizing the excellence of the legal sector (a.k.a Ip&Tmt Law Firms and/or Individual Lawyers and Professionals) who have distinguished themselves for the activities carried out in the year 2020 (hereinafter the “Reference Period of Activities”).The Initiative is governed in the manner indicated below.

ART. 2 – METHOD OF PARTECIPATION AND SELECTION: participation in the Initiative is reserved for Ip&Tmt Law Firms and for Individual Lawyers and Professionals who have given their assistance with particular focus, in Portugal, to domestic and international companies on the national territory in the Activity Reference Period (separately and jointly, hereinafter the “Participants”).
A. FIRST PHASE: IDENTIFICATION AND CLASSIFICATION OF THE PARTICIPANTS
Participants will be preliminarily identified and nominated through questionnaires; based on the results of the research carried out during the Activity Reference Period, Iberian Legal Group, will draw up the lists of Participants by inserting them into one or more of the following pre-determined categories:

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR
LAWYER OF THE YEAR
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – IP
LAWYER OF THE YEAR – IP
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – TRADEMARKS AND PATENTS
LAWYER OF THE YEAR – TRADEMARKS AND PATENTS
LAW FIRMS OF THE YEAR – COPYRIGHT
LAWYER OF THE YEAR – COPYRIGHT
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – DESIGN
LAWYER OF THE YEAR – DESIGN
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – ART
LAWYER OF THE YEAR – ART
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – LIFE SCIENCES
LAWYER OF THE YEAR – LIFE SCIENCES
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – ADVERTISING
LAWYER OF THE YEAR – ADVERTISING
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – LITIGATION
LAWYER OF THE YEAR – LITIGATION
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – CRIMINAL IP
LAWYER OF THE YEAR – CRIMINAL IP
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – FOOD
LAWYER OF THE YEAR – FOOD
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – SPORT
LAWYER OF THE YEAR – SPORT
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – FASHION
LAWYER OF THE YEAR – FASHION
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR TMT
LAWYER OF THE YEAR TMT
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
LAWYER OF THE YEAR – INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – MEDIA
LAWYER OF THE YEAR – MEDIA
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – TELECOMMUNICATIONS
LAWYER OF THE YEAR – TELECOMMUNICATIONS
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – PRIVACY
LAWYER OF THE YEAR – PRIVACY
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – E-SPORTS
LAWYER OF THE YEAR – E-SPORTS
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – DIGITAL TECH
LAWYER OF THE YEAR – DIGITAL TECH

b. SECOND PHASE: LIST OF THE FINALISTS: Iberian Legal Group will draw up a list of finalists based on the qualitative and quantitative research carried out from the moment the submissions are received to the time the finalists list is published. The list will be announced and published by Monday 14th June ,2021.

c. THIRD PHASE: Iberian Legal Group will present the ranking list of the Finalists during the Jury meeting and will propose to the Jury the name of one Law Firm and one individual Professional as candidates for each category, motivating his/her vote.

The Jury, having received the lists of the finalists (a.k.a. “Law firms” and “Individual Lawyers and / or Professionals”) for each of the categories identified and after having listened to the vote pitch and the motivation from Iberian Legal Group, through their own vote (one vote per capita), will decide the winners to whom the recognition will be awarded. The Jury will be composed of:

– recognized experts from the corporate world in the sector;
– representative of Iberian Lawyer, appointed by Iberian Legal Group (even in the case of more than one representative, Iberian Legal Group will have the right to only one vote);
– any representatives of industry associations.

The Jury will be chaired by the representative of Iberian Legal Group.

The criteria taken into consideration by the Jury for the assignment of awards to the best “Law Firm” Finalists will be as follows:

1. transactions carried out (value and number) in the Reference Period of the Activities;
2. significant growth factors during the Activity Reference Period (eg promotions, hiring or leaving of new professionals, mergers or acquisitions with other international firms or networks, national or international expansion);
3. positioning and image

The criteria taken into consideration by the Jury for awarding the awards to the best “Single Lawyers and Professionals” Finalists will be as follows:

1. technical, legal and negotiating skills;
2. knowledge of business dynamics related to the product sector (industry);
3. commitment and ability to relate to the customer;4. professional reputation among colleagues.

ART. 3 – COMMUNICATION OF THE BEST FINALISTS AND AWARD CEREMONY: the communication of the names of the top finalists (a.k.a. “Law Firms” and “Individual Lawyers and Professionals”) for each of the categories identified, will be communicated during the Gala Evening.Iberian Legal Group reserves the right to promptly communicate to the Participants/Finalists further details regarding the modalities of participation and conduct of the Gala Evening.

ART. 4 – FORMALIZATION AND RETREIVING OF AWARDS: the awarding of recognition to the top Finalists (a.k.a. Law Firms or Individual Lawyers and Professionals) for each of the categories identified will be formalized by the Jury, through a representative identified by Iberian Legal Group, during the evening. The recognition will have no economic value, as it is a purely symbolic public recognition.

The formalization of the recognition will take place only towards the relative top Finalist (a.k.a. Law Firms or Individual Lawyers and Professionals), for each category of reference, who must personally participate in the Evening and collect the recognition assigned to him/her.Failure to retrieve the recognition award during the evening by an institutional representative of the winners in any category will be irrevocably understood as a waiver of the same, which, in this case, will be automatically assigned to the next top Finalist of the corresponding category, classified immediately after the renouncing winner, and/or in any case will be irrevocably assigned by Iberian Legal Group in an indisputable way.

Iberian Legal Group authorizes the winners to utilize the image benefits resulting from obtaining the “Iberian Lawyer awards”.

Participation is free and every firm or individual professional can request to juicy.onugha@iberianlegalgroup.com the questionnaire to apply by providing objective data no later than wednesday  31st of March 2021.

Iberian Lawyer reserves the right to include in the list of participants also firms and/or companies and/or professionals even if they have not self-candidated and whose names are points of reference in their market.

The winners are the following:

LAWYER OF THE YEAR
Carina Branco – PBBR

The professional emerged in the research phase for the activity carried out during the reporting period. The tech lawyer, leader of her team, is appreciated by the market for her expertise and for her ability to be always proactive.

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR
VdA

It’s one of the biggest and most outstanding law firm in Portugal: it stood out this year too for the value given to its clients and the profile of its professionals.

LAWYER OF THE YEAR – IP
João Paulo Mioludo – SRS Advogados

João Paulo Mioludo is a leading practitioner in the Intellectual Property sector. The professional, who is partner and head of the Intellectual Property area, has considerable experience in IP gained through several years advising national and international clients.

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – IP
VdA

High-quality firm often seen handling many mandates in IP as patent litigation and management of IP portfolios. They are strong in maintaining know-how in the areas they provide advice for.

BEST PRACTICE – Outstanding Achievement Award
José Luís Arnaut – CMS Portugal

Current managing partner of the Portuguese headquarters of the largest European group of law firms, CMS. The professional is an icon in IP Law, his career is internationally recognised and respected not only by clients but also by peers.

LAWYER OF THE YEAR TMT
Magda Cocco – VdA

She is a real champion in this practice. National and multinational companies indicate her as the best lawyer in the sector, especially for her expertise and the ability to be always updated on the new regulation in TMT.

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR TMT
VdA

Efficiency and preparation are the distinctive traits of a team that has been involved in some of the most important cases during the last year. The professionals have the technical skills required in the sector and clients value their pragmatic approach.

LAWYER OF THE YEAR – TRADEMARKS AND PATENTS
António Andrade – Abreu Advogados

He is partner and co-head of the Abreu Advogados’ Intellectual Property and Information Technology practice area. During the research period, he worked on oppositions to trademark applications based on prior registered well-known brands.

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – TRADEMARKS AND PATENTS
CMS Portugal

The team draws praise for its ability to get results, with one client further enthusing: “The lawyers expertise and professionalism give the client great confidence.”

LAWYER OF THE YEAR – LIFE SCIENCES
António Magalhães Cardoso – VdA

At VdA since 1998, the professional has been acclaimed by the market, especially by big industries such as Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals, as a top player in this sector.

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – LIFE SCIENCES
Sérvulo & Associados

The team of Life Sciences experts includes lawyers with legal, scientific, and medical knowledge who understand all the intricacies of the industry and regulatory environments in which their clients operate.

LAWYER OF THE YEAR – LITIGATION
Eduardo Castro Marques – Cerejeira Namora, Marinho Falcão

The professional was highlighted by clients for his accuracy and efficiency. During the research period, he participated in a complex industrial sector operation for an important multinational client.

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – LITIGATION
Morais Leitão

Notable team with significant activity tackling mandates such as Patent Litigation. Some satisfied clients have said, “excellent advice is always provided as well as a concerted effort to get to know and understand client’s needs.”

LAWYER OF THE YEAR – DIGITAL TECH
Domingo Cruz – CCA Law Firm

Managing partner of the firm, Domingos is well-known in the digital-tech sector. He leads his team in operations with the largest clients in this sector. Top rated by all clients consulted.

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – DIGITAL TECH
Cerejeira Namora, Marinho Falcão

A concise, dedicated team, always ahead in the market. With swift responses to the demands of its clients, the team is noted for its innovation given to their clients.

LAWYER OF THE YEAR – MEDIA
Ana Bastos – Antas da Cunha – ECIJA

One of the most recognised professional’s in the market, she obtained one of the highest client approval ratings during our research.

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – MEDIA
PLMJ

A team of super skilled professionals. The firm has successfully handled high-value transactions, confirming its market position in the sector.

LAWYER OF THE YEAR – INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Luis Neto Galvão – SRS Advogados

The professional, partner of the law firm, advised a big Portuguese company on the negotiation and execution of its IT outsourcing agreements with another big player in the sector.

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Antas da Cunha – ECIJA

The firm is a pioneer in the field. The team includes highly qualified professionals, who developed relevant work with many companies in the industry and are valued for their ability to untangle several issues with major companies.

LAWYER OF THE YEAR – DESIGN
João Travassos – Travassos & Albuquerque

In the last eleven years, João Travassos and his firm have worked with several important clients and on many issues related to IP. Besides commercial contracts and acquisitions of other companies, they are well known in the market for their particular focus in design.

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – DESIGN
Abreu Advogados

Abreu is a notable firm offering full-service support in the IP ambit, particularly in design infringement issues, with their reputation confirmed during the research period.

LAWYER OF THE YEAR – FASHION
João Fraga de Castro – João Fraga de Castro & Associados

Founder and director at Fashion Business Law Institute Portugal, the professional is one of the most renowned experts in Fashion law. Professor and author of articles and books dedicated to fashion Law, the professional is a national and international reference in the field.

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – FASHION
Abreu Advogados

During the research year, the law firm has worked with important international fashion houses, mainly advising them on trademark Law. International companies in the sector have confirmed the team’s excellence.

PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR – COPYRIGHT
Tito Rendas – CCA Law Firm

He is the head of IP Practice at CCA. He is appreciated by clients and peers alike, who consider him as an easy person to work with and appreciate him for being a reliable partner.

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – COPYRIGHT
SRS Advogados

“Expertise, market knowledge and trust”: these are the characteristics which made SRS Advogados the client’s first choice for Copyright Law.

LAWYER OF THE YEAR – ADVERTISING
Inês Arruda – Vasconcelos Arruda & Associados

One of the smartest people in the legal scene. Appreciated for her detailed knowledge of the applicable legislation and regulatory authority. She has secured more than a dozen advertisements issued by her client on several television channels.

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – ADVERTISING
CCA Law firm

A highly specialised team fully dedicated to this area of law, which advises on all areas of Intellectual and Industrial property, where every lawyer has a skill in advertising and has image rights.

LAWYER OF THE YEAR – FOOD
Marta Salgado Areias – PLMJ

Associate in the Technology, Mobility and Communications practice, the professional is multi-skilled and during the research period was involved in several strategic operations in the sector. She distinguished herself by her responsiveness and her competence.

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – FOOD
PLMJ

The firm has been at the forefront of the industry during the research period, dealing with highly complex transactions in the food sector. 

LAWYER OF THE YEAR – CRIMINAL IP
Gonçalo Machado Borges – Morais Leitão

Since 2006 working at Morais Leitão, the professional is recognised not only by the clients but also by the peers. He participated in the most important operations of the sector in Portugal.

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – CRIMINAL IP
PLMJ

One of the so called “big 3” Law firm in Portugal, during the research period, its IP/TMT team worked on the defense of a big industry in a law suit about secret infringement.

LAWYER OF THE YEAR – SPORT
João Carlos Assunção – VdA

Advised the largest national football club in a multi-million-euro copyright action. One client described João as a bright, talented young lawyer.

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – SPORT
Morais Leitão

The team of the notable Portuguese law firm, during the research period, advised one of the biggest and most famous football club’s in a complex issue of data protection. In all aspects related to sports, it stands out for its high knowledge of the sector.

LAWYER OF THE YEAR – TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Octávio Castelo Paulo – SRS Advogados

A member of APDC – Portuguese Association for the Development of Communications and of ITechLaw Association, the professional has specialised knowledge in the Telecommunications sector. Detail oriented and available, say the clients about him.

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Morais Leitão

With one of the most specialised teams in the sector, Morais Leitão was cited as a reference by most peers and clients. They are praised for their ability to understand and perfectly deal with all the sensitive issues.

LAWYER OF THE YEAR – PRIVACY
Martim Bouza Serrano – CCA Law firm

The professional in Privacy is recognised by the market as one of the most outstanding Portuguese professionals. Working with important clients, he obtained a very high rating during our research.

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – PRIVACY
Antas da Cunha – ECIJA

Ecijais acclaimed in the area of Privacy. The Law firm in Portugal has received top recommendations from the largest Iberian companies operating in Portugal.

LAWYER OF THE YEAR – ART
Lidia Neves – Miranda & Associados

Lidia Neves is the senior associate and Industrial Property agent of the practice: during the research year and research period she recieved a high evaluation from clients and peers and advised a client on a complex operation in licensing fees with collecting societies.

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – ART
PLMJ

The law firm assisted the successors of a famous artist in a civil lawsuit for a case that involves copyright and moral rights.

LAWYER OF THE YEAR – E-SPORTS
Tiago Bessa – VdA

The professional emerged in the research phase for his activity during the reporting period, both nationally and internationally, and for his ability to always be proactive in a new field such as e-sports.

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – E-SPORTS
CCA Law firm

With a highly professional team, the firm confirms its reputation as one of the most appreciated Law firm’s in this field.

Details

Event Start:

07/09/2021 18:00

Event end:

07/09/2021 23:00

The Iberian Lawyer IP & TMT Awards aim to highlight the excellence of the legal market in the field of intellectual property protection, telecommunications and media.
In an increasingly competitive market, intellectual property, also understood as the product of investments in research and development, both by institutions and by companies, is nowadays a competitive and systemic factor with a strong impact on the growth of a company and of the industrial system of which it is part.

The creation of trademarks and patents, their affirmation through the construction of reputation policies and their protection are therefore strategic assets of advanced societies and as such must be protected. Another increasingly important area of communication and information is the whole world of media, internet and telecommunications (TMT).

The winners will be recognize on 7th September 2021 during the gala ceremony.

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR
LAWYER OF THE YEAR
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – IP
LAWYER OF THE YEAR – IP
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – TRADEMARKS AND PATENTS
LAWYER OF THE YEAR – TRADEMARKS AND PATENTS
LAW FIRMS OF THE YEAR – COPYRIGHT
LAWYER OF THE YEAR – COPYRIGHT
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – DESIGN
LAWYER OF THE YEAR – DESIGN
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – ART
LAWYER OF THE YEAR – ART
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – LIFE SCIENCES
LAWYER OF THE YEAR – LIFE SCIENCES
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – ADVERTISING
LAWYER OF THE YEAR – ADVERTISING
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – LITIGATION
LAWYER OF THE YEAR – LITIGATION
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – CRIMINAL IP
LAWYER OF THE YEAR – CRIMINAL IP
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – FOOD
LAWYER OF THE YEAR – FOOD
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – SPORT
LAWYER OF THE YEAR – SPORT
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – FASHION
LAWYER OF THE YEAR – FASHION
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR TMT
LAWYER OF THE YEAR TMT
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
LAWYER OF THE YEAR – INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – MEDIA
LAWYER OF THE YEAR – MEDIA
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – TELECOMMUNICATIONS
LAWYER OF THE YEAR – TELECOMMUNICATIONS
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – PRIVACY
LAWYER OF THE YEAR – PRIVACY
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – E-SPORTS
LAWYER OF THE YEAR – E-SPORTS
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – DIGITAL TECH
LAWYER OF THE YEAR – DIGITAL TECH

Marta M. Castro

Counsel
Galp

Nuno Cruz

IT Diretor
Dentsu Portugal

Tiago da Mota

Legal Director, Counsel
The Walt Disney Company Portugal

Hugo de Almeida Pinho

Head of Legal and Compliance
Siemens Healthineers

Beatriz Díaz de Escauriaza

Head of IP Legal, Insud Pharma

Sérgio Espírito Santo

CEO, Arquiconsult

Helena Féria

Legal and Regulatory Director
Vodafone Portugal

Isabel Fernandes

General Counsel, Grupo Visabeira S.A.

Sofia Limas

Corporate Legal Advisor
Colep

Mafalda Mascarenhas Garcia

Head of Legal Department, IBM

Joana Freitas Oliveira

Director of Legal Affairs
Groupe Ghost Corporate SA

Luís Graça Rodrigues

Head of Legal Department, Minsait

Lígia Gutierrez Setúbal

Associate General Counsel, Feedzai

Pedro Marques Gaspar

Legal Counsel and Data Protection Coordinator, Iberia
Accor

Leonor Pimenta Pissarra

Country Chief Legal Officer, Novartis Farma

Introduction to the 2021 edition

ART.1 – PROMOTERS, PURPOSE AND VALIDITY PERIOD: on the initiative promoted by Iberian Legal Group, in order, among other things, to stimulate competition and the growth of the Ip&Tmt world, the “Ip&Tmt Portugal” (by now the “event “) with the aim of recognizing the excellence of the legal sector (a.k.a Ip&Tmt Law Firms and/or Individual Lawyers and Professionals) who have distinguished themselves for the activities carried out in the year 2020 (hereinafter the “Reference Period of Activities”).The Initiative is governed in the manner indicated below.

ART. 2 – METHOD OF PARTECIPATION AND SELECTION: participation in the Initiative is reserved for Ip&Tmt Law Firms and for Individual Lawyers and Professionals who have given their assistance with particular focus, in Portugal, to domestic and international companies on the national territory in the Activity Reference Period (separately and jointly, hereinafter the “Participants”).
A. FIRST PHASE: IDENTIFICATION AND CLASSIFICATION OF THE PARTICIPANTS
Participants will be preliminarily identified and nominated through questionnaires; based on the results of the research carried out during the Activity Reference Period, Iberian Legal Group, will draw up the lists of Participants by inserting them into one or more of the following pre-determined categories:

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR
LAWYER OF THE YEAR
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – IP
LAWYER OF THE YEAR – IP
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – TRADEMARKS AND PATENTS
LAWYER OF THE YEAR – TRADEMARKS AND PATENTS
LAW FIRMS OF THE YEAR – COPYRIGHT
LAWYER OF THE YEAR – COPYRIGHT
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – DESIGN
LAWYER OF THE YEAR – DESIGN
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – ART
LAWYER OF THE YEAR – ART
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – LIFE SCIENCES
LAWYER OF THE YEAR – LIFE SCIENCES
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – ADVERTISING
LAWYER OF THE YEAR – ADVERTISING
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – LITIGATION
LAWYER OF THE YEAR – LITIGATION
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – CRIMINAL IP
LAWYER OF THE YEAR – CRIMINAL IP
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – FOOD
LAWYER OF THE YEAR – FOOD
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – SPORT
LAWYER OF THE YEAR – SPORT
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – FASHION
LAWYER OF THE YEAR – FASHION
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR TMT
LAWYER OF THE YEAR TMT
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
LAWYER OF THE YEAR – INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – MEDIA
LAWYER OF THE YEAR – MEDIA
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – TELECOMMUNICATIONS
LAWYER OF THE YEAR – TELECOMMUNICATIONS
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – PRIVACY
LAWYER OF THE YEAR – PRIVACY
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – E-SPORTS
LAWYER OF THE YEAR – E-SPORTS
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – DIGITAL TECH
LAWYER OF THE YEAR – DIGITAL TECH

b. SECOND PHASE: LIST OF THE FINALISTS: Iberian Legal Group will draw up a list of finalists based on the qualitative and quantitative research carried out from the moment the submissions are received to the time the finalists list is published. The list will be announced and published by Monday 14th June ,2021.

c. THIRD PHASE: Iberian Legal Group will present the ranking list of the Finalists during the Jury meeting and will propose to the Jury the name of one Law Firm and one individual Professional as candidates for each category, motivating his/her vote.

The Jury, having received the lists of the finalists (a.k.a. “Law firms” and “Individual Lawyers and / or Professionals”) for each of the categories identified and after having listened to the vote pitch and the motivation from Iberian Legal Group, through their own vote (one vote per capita), will decide the winners to whom the recognition will be awarded. The Jury will be composed of:

– recognized experts from the corporate world in the sector;
– representative of Iberian Lawyer, appointed by Iberian Legal Group (even in the case of more than one representative, Iberian Legal Group will have the right to only one vote);
– any representatives of industry associations.

The Jury will be chaired by the representative of Iberian Legal Group.

The criteria taken into consideration by the Jury for the assignment of awards to the best “Law Firm” Finalists will be as follows:

1. transactions carried out (value and number) in the Reference Period of the Activities;
2. significant growth factors during the Activity Reference Period (eg promotions, hiring or leaving of new professionals, mergers or acquisitions with other international firms or networks, national or international expansion);
3. positioning and image

The criteria taken into consideration by the Jury for awarding the awards to the best “Single Lawyers and Professionals” Finalists will be as follows:

1. technical, legal and negotiating skills;
2. knowledge of business dynamics related to the product sector (industry);
3. commitment and ability to relate to the customer;4. professional reputation among colleagues.

ART. 3 – COMMUNICATION OF THE BEST FINALISTS AND AWARD CEREMONY: the communication of the names of the top finalists (a.k.a. “Law Firms” and “Individual Lawyers and Professionals”) for each of the categories identified, will be communicated during the Gala Evening.Iberian Legal Group reserves the right to promptly communicate to the Participants/Finalists further details regarding the modalities of participation and conduct of the Gala Evening.

ART. 4 – FORMALIZATION AND RETREIVING OF AWARDS: the awarding of recognition to the top Finalists (a.k.a. Law Firms or Individual Lawyers and Professionals) for each of the categories identified will be formalized by the Jury, through a representative identified by Iberian Legal Group, during the evening. The recognition will have no economic value, as it is a purely symbolic public recognition.

The formalization of the recognition will take place only towards the relative top Finalist (a.k.a. Law Firms or Individual Lawyers and Professionals), for each category of reference, who must personally participate in the Evening and collect the recognition assigned to him/her.Failure to retrieve the recognition award during the evening by an institutional representative of the winners in any category will be irrevocably understood as a waiver of the same, which, in this case, will be automatically assigned to the next top Finalist of the corresponding category, classified immediately after the renouncing winner, and/or in any case will be irrevocably assigned by Iberian Legal Group in an indisputable way.

Iberian Legal Group authorizes the winners to utilize the image benefits resulting from obtaining the “Iberian Lawyer awards”.

Participation is free and every firm or individual professional can request to juicy.onugha@iberianlegalgroup.com the questionnaire to apply by providing objective data no later than wednesday  31st of March 2021.

Iberian Lawyer reserves the right to include in the list of participants also firms and/or companies and/or professionals even if they have not self-candidated and whose names are points of reference in their market.

The winners are the following:

LAWYER OF THE YEAR
Carina Branco – PBBR

The professional emerged in the research phase for the activity carried out during the reporting period. The tech lawyer, leader of her team, is appreciated by the market for her expertise and for her ability to be always proactive.

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR
VdA

It’s one of the biggest and most outstanding law firm in Portugal: it stood out this year too for the value given to its clients and the profile of its professionals.

LAWYER OF THE YEAR – IP
João Paulo Mioludo – SRS Advogados

João Paulo Mioludo is a leading practitioner in the Intellectual Property sector. The professional, who is partner and head of the Intellectual Property area, has considerable experience in IP gained through several years advising national and international clients.

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – IP
VdA

High-quality firm often seen handling many mandates in IP as patent litigation and management of IP portfolios. They are strong in maintaining know-how in the areas they provide advice for.

BEST PRACTICE – Outstanding Achievement Award
José Luís Arnaut – CMS Portugal

Current managing partner of the Portuguese headquarters of the largest European group of law firms, CMS. The professional is an icon in IP Law, his career is internationally recognised and respected not only by clients but also by peers.

LAWYER OF THE YEAR TMT
Magda Cocco – VdA

She is a real champion in this practice. National and multinational companies indicate her as the best lawyer in the sector, especially for her expertise and the ability to be always updated on the new regulation in TMT.

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR TMT
VdA

Efficiency and preparation are the distinctive traits of a team that has been involved in some of the most important cases during the last year. The professionals have the technical skills required in the sector and clients value their pragmatic approach.

LAWYER OF THE YEAR – TRADEMARKS AND PATENTS
António Andrade – Abreu Advogados

He is partner and co-head of the Abreu Advogados’ Intellectual Property and Information Technology practice area. During the research period, he worked on oppositions to trademark applications based on prior registered well-known brands.

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – TRADEMARKS AND PATENTS
CMS Portugal

The team draws praise for its ability to get results, with one client further enthusing: “The lawyers expertise and professionalism give the client great confidence.”

LAWYER OF THE YEAR – LIFE SCIENCES
António Magalhães Cardoso – VdA

At VdA since 1998, the professional has been acclaimed by the market, especially by big industries such as Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals, as a top player in this sector.

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – LIFE SCIENCES
Sérvulo & Associados

The team of Life Sciences experts includes lawyers with legal, scientific, and medical knowledge who understand all the intricacies of the industry and regulatory environments in which their clients operate.

LAWYER OF THE YEAR – LITIGATION
Eduardo Castro Marques – Cerejeira Namora, Marinho Falcão

The professional was highlighted by clients for his accuracy and efficiency. During the research period, he participated in a complex industrial sector operation for an important multinational client.

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – LITIGATION
Morais Leitão

Notable team with significant activity tackling mandates such as Patent Litigation. Some satisfied clients have said, “excellent advice is always provided as well as a concerted effort to get to know and understand client’s needs.”

LAWYER OF THE YEAR – DIGITAL TECH
Domingo Cruz – CCA Law Firm

Managing partner of the firm, Domingos is well-known in the digital-tech sector. He leads his team in operations with the largest clients in this sector. Top rated by all clients consulted.

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – DIGITAL TECH
Cerejeira Namora, Marinho Falcão

A concise, dedicated team, always ahead in the market. With swift responses to the demands of its clients, the team is noted for its innovation given to their clients.

LAWYER OF THE YEAR – MEDIA
Ana Bastos – Antas da Cunha – ECIJA

One of the most recognised professional’s in the market, she obtained one of the highest client approval ratings during our research.

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – MEDIA
PLMJ

A team of super skilled professionals. The firm has successfully handled high-value transactions, confirming its market position in the sector.

LAWYER OF THE YEAR – INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Luis Neto Galvão – SRS Advogados

The professional, partner of the law firm, advised a big Portuguese company on the negotiation and execution of its IT outsourcing agreements with another big player in the sector.

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Antas da Cunha – ECIJA

The firm is a pioneer in the field. The team includes highly qualified professionals, who developed relevant work with many companies in the industry and are valued for their ability to untangle several issues with major companies.

LAWYER OF THE YEAR – DESIGN
João Travassos – Travassos & Albuquerque

In the last eleven years, João Travassos and his firm have worked with several important clients and on many issues related to IP. Besides commercial contracts and acquisitions of other companies, they are well known in the market for their particular focus in design.

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – DESIGN
Abreu Advogados

Abreu is a notable firm offering full-service support in the IP ambit, particularly in design infringement issues, with their reputation confirmed during the research period.

LAWYER OF THE YEAR – FASHION
João Fraga de Castro – João Fraga de Castro & Associados

Founder and director at Fashion Business Law Institute Portugal, the professional is one of the most renowned experts in Fashion law. Professor and author of articles and books dedicated to fashion Law, the professional is a national and international reference in the field.

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – FASHION
Abreu Advogados

During the research year, the law firm has worked with important international fashion houses, mainly advising them on trademark Law. International companies in the sector have confirmed the team’s excellence.

PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR – COPYRIGHT
Tito Rendas – CCA Law Firm

He is the head of IP Practice at CCA. He is appreciated by clients and peers alike, who consider him as an easy person to work with and appreciate him for being a reliable partner.

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – COPYRIGHT
SRS Advogados

“Expertise, market knowledge and trust”: these are the characteristics which made SRS Advogados the client’s first choice for Copyright Law.

LAWYER OF THE YEAR – ADVERTISING
Inês Arruda – Vasconcelos Arruda & Associados

One of the smartest people in the legal scene. Appreciated for her detailed knowledge of the applicable legislation and regulatory authority. She has secured more than a dozen advertisements issued by her client on several television channels.

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – ADVERTISING
CCA Law firm

A highly specialised team fully dedicated to this area of law, which advises on all areas of Intellectual and Industrial property, where every lawyer has a skill in advertising and has image rights.

LAWYER OF THE YEAR – FOOD
Marta Salgado Areias – PLMJ

Associate in the Technology, Mobility and Communications practice, the professional is multi-skilled and during the research period was involved in several strategic operations in the sector. She distinguished herself by her responsiveness and her competence.

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – FOOD
PLMJ

The firm has been at the forefront of the industry during the research period, dealing with highly complex transactions in the food sector. 

LAWYER OF THE YEAR – CRIMINAL IP
Gonçalo Machado Borges – Morais Leitão

Since 2006 working at Morais Leitão, the professional is recognised not only by the clients but also by the peers. He participated in the most important operations of the sector in Portugal.

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – CRIMINAL IP
PLMJ

One of the so called “big 3” Law firm in Portugal, during the research period, its IP/TMT team worked on the defense of a big industry in a law suit about secret infringement.

LAWYER OF THE YEAR – SPORT
João Carlos Assunção – VdA

Advised the largest national football club in a multi-million-euro copyright action. One client described João as a bright, talented young lawyer.

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – SPORT
Morais Leitão

The team of the notable Portuguese law firm, during the research period, advised one of the biggest and most famous football club’s in a complex issue of data protection. In all aspects related to sports, it stands out for its high knowledge of the sector.

LAWYER OF THE YEAR – TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Octávio Castelo Paulo – SRS Advogados

A member of APDC – Portuguese Association for the Development of Communications and of ITechLaw Association, the professional has specialised knowledge in the Telecommunications sector. Detail oriented and available, say the clients about him.

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Morais Leitão

With one of the most specialised teams in the sector, Morais Leitão was cited as a reference by most peers and clients. They are praised for their ability to understand and perfectly deal with all the sensitive issues.

LAWYER OF THE YEAR – PRIVACY
Martim Bouza Serrano – CCA Law firm

The professional in Privacy is recognised by the market as one of the most outstanding Portuguese professionals. Working with important clients, he obtained a very high rating during our research.

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – PRIVACY
Antas da Cunha – ECIJA

Ecijais acclaimed in the area of Privacy. The Law firm in Portugal has received top recommendations from the largest Iberian companies operating in Portugal.

LAWYER OF THE YEAR – ART
Lidia Neves – Miranda & Associados

Lidia Neves is the senior associate and Industrial Property agent of the practice: during the research year and research period she recieved a high evaluation from clients and peers and advised a client on a complex operation in licensing fees with collecting societies.

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – ART
PLMJ

The law firm assisted the successors of a famous artist in a civil lawsuit for a case that involves copyright and moral rights.

LAWYER OF THE YEAR – E-SPORTS
Tiago Bessa – VdA

The professional emerged in the research phase for his activity during the reporting period, both nationally and internationally, and for his ability to always be proactive in a new field such as e-sports.

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – E-SPORTS
CCA Law firm

With a highly professional team, the firm confirms its reputation as one of the most appreciated Law firm’s in this field.

The Iberian Lawyer IP & TMT Awards aim to highlight the excellence of the legal market in the field of intellectual property protection, telecommunications and media.
In an increasingly competitive market, intellectual property, also understood as the product of investments in research and development, both by institutions and by companies, is nowadays a competitive and systemic factor with a strong impact on the growth of a company and of the industrial system of which it is part.

The creation of trademarks and patents, their affirmation through the construction of reputation policies and their protection are therefore strategic assets of advanced societies and as such must be protected. Another increasingly important area of communication and information is the whole world of media, internet and telecommunications (TMT).

The winners will be recognize on 7th September 2021 during the gala ceremony.

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR
LAWYER OF THE YEAR
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – IP
LAWYER OF THE YEAR – IP
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – TRADEMARKS AND PATENTS
LAWYER OF THE YEAR – TRADEMARKS AND PATENTS
LAW FIRMS OF THE YEAR – COPYRIGHT
LAWYER OF THE YEAR – COPYRIGHT
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – DESIGN
LAWYER OF THE YEAR – DESIGN
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – ART
LAWYER OF THE YEAR – ART
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – LIFE SCIENCES
LAWYER OF THE YEAR – LIFE SCIENCES
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – ADVERTISING
LAWYER OF THE YEAR – ADVERTISING
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – LITIGATION
LAWYER OF THE YEAR – LITIGATION
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – CRIMINAL IP
LAWYER OF THE YEAR – CRIMINAL IP
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – FOOD
LAWYER OF THE YEAR – FOOD
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – SPORT
LAWYER OF THE YEAR – SPORT
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – FASHION
LAWYER OF THE YEAR – FASHION
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR TMT
LAWYER OF THE YEAR TMT
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
LAWYER OF THE YEAR – INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – MEDIA
LAWYER OF THE YEAR – MEDIA
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – TELECOMMUNICATIONS
LAWYER OF THE YEAR – TELECOMMUNICATIONS
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – PRIVACY
LAWYER OF THE YEAR – PRIVACY
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – E-SPORTS
LAWYER OF THE YEAR – E-SPORTS
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – DIGITAL TECH
LAWYER OF THE YEAR – DIGITAL TECH

Marta M. Castro

Counsel
Galp

Nuno Cruz

IT Diretor
Dentsu Portugal

Tiago da Mota

Legal Director, Counsel
The Walt Disney Company Portugal

Hugo de Almeida Pinho

Head of Legal and Compliance
Siemens Healthineers

Beatriz Díaz de Escauriaza

Head of IP Legal, Insud Pharma

Sérgio Espírito Santo

CEO, Arquiconsult

Helena Féria

Legal and Regulatory Director
Vodafone Portugal

Isabel Fernandes

General Counsel, Grupo Visabeira S.A.

Sofia Limas

Corporate Legal Advisor
Colep

Mafalda Mascarenhas Garcia

Head of Legal Department, IBM

Joana Freitas Oliveira

Director of Legal Affairs
Groupe Ghost Corporate SA

Luís Graça Rodrigues

Head of Legal Department, Minsait

Lígia Gutierrez Setúbal

Associate General Counsel, Feedzai

Pedro Marques Gaspar

Legal Counsel and Data Protection Coordinator, Iberia
Accor

Leonor Pimenta Pissarra

Country Chief Legal Officer, Novartis Farma

Introduction to the 2021 edition

ART.1 – PROMOTERS, PURPOSE AND VALIDITY PERIOD: on the initiative promoted by Iberian Legal Group, in order, among other things, to stimulate competition and the growth of the Ip&Tmt world, the “Ip&Tmt Portugal” (by now the “event “) with the aim of recognizing the excellence of the legal sector (a.k.a Ip&Tmt Law Firms and/or Individual Lawyers and Professionals) who have distinguished themselves for the activities carried out in the year 2020 (hereinafter the “Reference Period of Activities”).The Initiative is governed in the manner indicated below.

ART. 2 – METHOD OF PARTECIPATION AND SELECTION: participation in the Initiative is reserved for Ip&Tmt Law Firms and for Individual Lawyers and Professionals who have given their assistance with particular focus, in Portugal, to domestic and international companies on the national territory in the Activity Reference Period (separately and jointly, hereinafter the “Participants”).
A. FIRST PHASE: IDENTIFICATION AND CLASSIFICATION OF THE PARTICIPANTS
Participants will be preliminarily identified and nominated through questionnaires; based on the results of the research carried out during the Activity Reference Period, Iberian Legal Group, will draw up the lists of Participants by inserting them into one or more of the following pre-determined categories:

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR
LAWYER OF THE YEAR
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – IP
LAWYER OF THE YEAR – IP
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – TRADEMARKS AND PATENTS
LAWYER OF THE YEAR – TRADEMARKS AND PATENTS
LAW FIRMS OF THE YEAR – COPYRIGHT
LAWYER OF THE YEAR – COPYRIGHT
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – DESIGN
LAWYER OF THE YEAR – DESIGN
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – ART
LAWYER OF THE YEAR – ART
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – LIFE SCIENCES
LAWYER OF THE YEAR – LIFE SCIENCES
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – ADVERTISING
LAWYER OF THE YEAR – ADVERTISING
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – LITIGATION
LAWYER OF THE YEAR – LITIGATION
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – CRIMINAL IP
LAWYER OF THE YEAR – CRIMINAL IP
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – FOOD
LAWYER OF THE YEAR – FOOD
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – SPORT
LAWYER OF THE YEAR – SPORT
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – FASHION
LAWYER OF THE YEAR – FASHION
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR TMT
LAWYER OF THE YEAR TMT
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
LAWYER OF THE YEAR – INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – MEDIA
LAWYER OF THE YEAR – MEDIA
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – TELECOMMUNICATIONS
LAWYER OF THE YEAR – TELECOMMUNICATIONS
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – PRIVACY
LAWYER OF THE YEAR – PRIVACY
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – E-SPORTS
LAWYER OF THE YEAR – E-SPORTS
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – DIGITAL TECH
LAWYER OF THE YEAR – DIGITAL TECH

b. SECOND PHASE: LIST OF THE FINALISTS: Iberian Legal Group will draw up a list of finalists based on the qualitative and quantitative research carried out from the moment the submissions are received to the time the finalists list is published. The list will be announced and published by Monday 14th June ,2021.

c. THIRD PHASE: Iberian Legal Group will present the ranking list of the Finalists during the Jury meeting and will propose to the Jury the name of one Law Firm and one individual Professional as candidates for each category, motivating his/her vote.

The Jury, having received the lists of the finalists (a.k.a. “Law firms” and “Individual Lawyers and / or Professionals”) for each of the categories identified and after having listened to the vote pitch and the motivation from Iberian Legal Group, through their own vote (one vote per capita), will decide the winners to whom the recognition will be awarded. The Jury will be composed of:

– recognized experts from the corporate world in the sector;
– representative of Iberian Lawyer, appointed by Iberian Legal Group (even in the case of more than one representative, Iberian Legal Group will have the right to only one vote);
– any representatives of industry associations.

The Jury will be chaired by the representative of Iberian Legal Group.

The criteria taken into consideration by the Jury for the assignment of awards to the best “Law Firm” Finalists will be as follows:

1. transactions carried out (value and number) in the Reference Period of the Activities;
2. significant growth factors during the Activity Reference Period (eg promotions, hiring or leaving of new professionals, mergers or acquisitions with other international firms or networks, national or international expansion);
3. positioning and image

The criteria taken into consideration by the Jury for awarding the awards to the best “Single Lawyers and Professionals” Finalists will be as follows:

1. technical, legal and negotiating skills;
2. knowledge of business dynamics related to the product sector (industry);
3. commitment and ability to relate to the customer;4. professional reputation among colleagues.

ART. 3 – COMMUNICATION OF THE BEST FINALISTS AND AWARD CEREMONY: the communication of the names of the top finalists (a.k.a. “Law Firms” and “Individual Lawyers and Professionals”) for each of the categories identified, will be communicated during the Gala Evening.Iberian Legal Group reserves the right to promptly communicate to the Participants/Finalists further details regarding the modalities of participation and conduct of the Gala Evening.

ART. 4 – FORMALIZATION AND RETREIVING OF AWARDS: the awarding of recognition to the top Finalists (a.k.a. Law Firms or Individual Lawyers and Professionals) for each of the categories identified will be formalized by the Jury, through a representative identified by Iberian Legal Group, during the evening. The recognition will have no economic value, as it is a purely symbolic public recognition.

The formalization of the recognition will take place only towards the relative top Finalist (a.k.a. Law Firms or Individual Lawyers and Professionals), for each category of reference, who must personally participate in the Evening and collect the recognition assigned to him/her.Failure to retrieve the recognition award during the evening by an institutional representative of the winners in any category will be irrevocably understood as a waiver of the same, which, in this case, will be automatically assigned to the next top Finalist of the corresponding category, classified immediately after the renouncing winner, and/or in any case will be irrevocably assigned by Iberian Legal Group in an indisputable way.

Iberian Legal Group authorizes the winners to utilize the image benefits resulting from obtaining the “Iberian Lawyer awards”.

Participation is free and every firm or individual professional can request to juicy.onugha@iberianlegalgroup.com the questionnaire to apply by providing objective data no later than wednesday  31st of March 2021.

Iberian Lawyer reserves the right to include in the list of participants also firms and/or companies and/or professionals even if they have not self-candidated and whose names are points of reference in their market.

The winners are the following:

LAWYER OF THE YEAR
Carina Branco – PBBR

The professional emerged in the research phase for the activity carried out during the reporting period. The tech lawyer, leader of her team, is appreciated by the market for her expertise and for her ability to be always proactive.

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR
VdA

It’s one of the biggest and most outstanding law firm in Portugal: it stood out this year too for the value given to its clients and the profile of its professionals.

LAWYER OF THE YEAR – IP
João Paulo Mioludo – SRS Advogados

João Paulo Mioludo is a leading practitioner in the Intellectual Property sector. The professional, who is partner and head of the Intellectual Property area, has considerable experience in IP gained through several years advising national and international clients.

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – IP
VdA

High-quality firm often seen handling many mandates in IP as patent litigation and management of IP portfolios. They are strong in maintaining know-how in the areas they provide advice for.

BEST PRACTICE – Outstanding Achievement Award
José Luís Arnaut – CMS Portugal

Current managing partner of the Portuguese headquarters of the largest European group of law firms, CMS. The professional is an icon in IP Law, his career is internationally recognised and respected not only by clients but also by peers.

LAWYER OF THE YEAR TMT
Magda Cocco – VdA

She is a real champion in this practice. National and multinational companies indicate her as the best lawyer in the sector, especially for her expertise and the ability to be always updated on the new regulation in TMT.

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR TMT
VdA

Efficiency and preparation are the distinctive traits of a team that has been involved in some of the most important cases during the last year. The professionals have the technical skills required in the sector and clients value their pragmatic approach.

LAWYER OF THE YEAR – TRADEMARKS AND PATENTS
António Andrade – Abreu Advogados

He is partner and co-head of the Abreu Advogados’ Intellectual Property and Information Technology practice area. During the research period, he worked on oppositions to trademark applications based on prior registered well-known brands.

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – TRADEMARKS AND PATENTS
CMS Portugal

The team draws praise for its ability to get results, with one client further enthusing: “The lawyers expertise and professionalism give the client great confidence.”

LAWYER OF THE YEAR – LIFE SCIENCES
António Magalhães Cardoso – VdA

At VdA since 1998, the professional has been acclaimed by the market, especially by big industries such as Chemicals and Pharmaceuticals, as a top player in this sector.

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – LIFE SCIENCES
Sérvulo & Associados

The team of Life Sciences experts includes lawyers with legal, scientific, and medical knowledge who understand all the intricacies of the industry and regulatory environments in which their clients operate.

LAWYER OF THE YEAR – LITIGATION
Eduardo Castro Marques – Cerejeira Namora, Marinho Falcão

The professional was highlighted by clients for his accuracy and efficiency. During the research period, he participated in a complex industrial sector operation for an important multinational client.

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – LITIGATION
Morais Leitão

Notable team with significant activity tackling mandates such as Patent Litigation. Some satisfied clients have said, “excellent advice is always provided as well as a concerted effort to get to know and understand client’s needs.”

LAWYER OF THE YEAR – DIGITAL TECH
Domingo Cruz – CCA Law Firm

Managing partner of the firm, Domingos is well-known in the digital-tech sector. He leads his team in operations with the largest clients in this sector. Top rated by all clients consulted.

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – DIGITAL TECH
Cerejeira Namora, Marinho Falcão

A concise, dedicated team, always ahead in the market. With swift responses to the demands of its clients, the team is noted for its innovation given to their clients.

LAWYER OF THE YEAR – MEDIA
Ana Bastos – Antas da Cunha – ECIJA

One of the most recognised professional’s in the market, she obtained one of the highest client approval ratings during our research.

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – MEDIA
PLMJ

A team of super skilled professionals. The firm has successfully handled high-value transactions, confirming its market position in the sector.

LAWYER OF THE YEAR – INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Luis Neto Galvão – SRS Advogados

The professional, partner of the law firm, advised a big Portuguese company on the negotiation and execution of its IT outsourcing agreements with another big player in the sector.

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
Antas da Cunha – ECIJA

The firm is a pioneer in the field. The team includes highly qualified professionals, who developed relevant work with many companies in the industry and are valued for their ability to untangle several issues with major companies.

LAWYER OF THE YEAR – DESIGN
João Travassos – Travassos & Albuquerque

In the last eleven years, João Travassos and his firm have worked with several important clients and on many issues related to IP. Besides commercial contracts and acquisitions of other companies, they are well known in the market for their particular focus in design.

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – DESIGN
Abreu Advogados

Abreu is a notable firm offering full-service support in the IP ambit, particularly in design infringement issues, with their reputation confirmed during the research period.

LAWYER OF THE YEAR – FASHION
João Fraga de Castro – João Fraga de Castro & Associados

Founder and director at Fashion Business Law Institute Portugal, the professional is one of the most renowned experts in Fashion law. Professor and author of articles and books dedicated to fashion Law, the professional is a national and international reference in the field.

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – FASHION
Abreu Advogados

During the research year, the law firm has worked with important international fashion houses, mainly advising them on trademark Law. International companies in the sector have confirmed the team’s excellence.

PROFESSIONAL OF THE YEAR – COPYRIGHT
Tito Rendas – CCA Law Firm

He is the head of IP Practice at CCA. He is appreciated by clients and peers alike, who consider him as an easy person to work with and appreciate him for being a reliable partner.

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – COPYRIGHT
SRS Advogados

“Expertise, market knowledge and trust”: these are the characteristics which made SRS Advogados the client’s first choice for Copyright Law.

LAWYER OF THE YEAR – ADVERTISING
Inês Arruda – Vasconcelos Arruda & Associados

One of the smartest people in the legal scene. Appreciated for her detailed knowledge of the applicable legislation and regulatory authority. She has secured more than a dozen advertisements issued by her client on several television channels.

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – ADVERTISING
CCA Law firm

A highly specialised team fully dedicated to this area of law, which advises on all areas of Intellectual and Industrial property, where every lawyer has a skill in advertising and has image rights.

LAWYER OF THE YEAR – FOOD
Marta Salgado Areias – PLMJ

Associate in the Technology, Mobility and Communications practice, the professional is multi-skilled and during the research period was involved in several strategic operations in the sector. She distinguished herself by her responsiveness and her competence.

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – FOOD
PLMJ

The firm has been at the forefront of the industry during the research period, dealing with highly complex transactions in the food sector. 

LAWYER OF THE YEAR – CRIMINAL IP
Gonçalo Machado Borges – Morais Leitão

Since 2006 working at Morais Leitão, the professional is recognised not only by the clients but also by the peers. He participated in the most important operations of the sector in Portugal.

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – CRIMINAL IP
PLMJ

One of the so called “big 3” Law firm in Portugal, during the research period, its IP/TMT team worked on the defense of a big industry in a law suit about secret infringement.

LAWYER OF THE YEAR – SPORT
João Carlos Assunção – VdA

Advised the largest national football club in a multi-million-euro copyright action. One client described João as a bright, talented young lawyer.

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – SPORT
Morais Leitão

The team of the notable Portuguese law firm, during the research period, advised one of the biggest and most famous football club’s in a complex issue of data protection. In all aspects related to sports, it stands out for its high knowledge of the sector.

LAWYER OF THE YEAR – TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Octávio Castelo Paulo – SRS Advogados

A member of APDC – Portuguese Association for the Development of Communications and of ITechLaw Association, the professional has specialised knowledge in the Telecommunications sector. Detail oriented and available, say the clients about him.

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – TELECOMMUNICATIONS
Morais Leitão

With one of the most specialised teams in the sector, Morais Leitão was cited as a reference by most peers and clients. They are praised for their ability to understand and perfectly deal with all the sensitive issues.

LAWYER OF THE YEAR – PRIVACY
Martim Bouza Serrano – CCA Law firm

The professional in Privacy is recognised by the market as one of the most outstanding Portuguese professionals. Working with important clients, he obtained a very high rating during our research.

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – PRIVACY
Antas da Cunha – ECIJA

Ecijais acclaimed in the area of Privacy. The Law firm in Portugal has received top recommendations from the largest Iberian companies operating in Portugal.

LAWYER OF THE YEAR – ART
Lidia Neves – Miranda & Associados

Lidia Neves is the senior associate and Industrial Property agent of the practice: during the research year and research period she recieved a high evaluation from clients and peers and advised a client on a complex operation in licensing fees with collecting societies.

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – ART
PLMJ

The law firm assisted the successors of a famous artist in a civil lawsuit for a case that involves copyright and moral rights.

LAWYER OF THE YEAR – E-SPORTS
Tiago Bessa – VdA

The professional emerged in the research phase for his activity during the reporting period, both nationally and internationally, and for his ability to always be proactive in a new field such as e-sports.

LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR – E-SPORTS
CCA Law firm

With a highly professional team, the firm confirms its reputation as one of the most appreciated Law firm’s in this field.

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07/09/2021 18:00

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07/09/2021 23:00

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