Servulo & Associados is a leading Portuguese law firm founded in 1999 by José Manuel Sérvulo Correia. The firm is based in Lisbon and has more than 25 years of experience in Portugal, with over 100 highly skilled lawyers. Its deal team consists of Portuguese-qualified practitioners with expertise in advising both domestic and international clients across diverse areas of law. The firm has particular strength in banking, capital markets, project development and finance, and restructuring and insolvency.

Highlights

The firm advised Caixa Económica Montepio Geral on its financing for the acquisition and refurbishment of a hotel in Lisbon.

The firm also advised Banco Comercial Português on its €30 million financing for the decontamination of soil with EMGI Group.

In M&A, the firm advised QUIBUS on its 100% acquisition of Lusofiltros Filtros e Acessorios Para Veiculos Lda.

Testimonials

2025

“Sérvulo’s team has decades of experience and consistently demonstrates its value in applying and advising on public law and regulatory issues, providing practical advice and strategic assessment. - Restructuring and insolvency 

“They provided legal assistance in the context of M&A transactions. The team is praised for its accessibility, competitive pricing, quality of work, and speed of response. We encourage them to continue the good work.” - M&A 

“Availability, dedication, and professionalism.” - PPP/PFI

“Sérvulo & Associados provided legal support for the incorporation of my software company. Their team is amazing—their attention to detail and depth of knowledge were true differentiators.” - Project development 

Mark Kirkby is particularly to be praised. - Restructuring and insolvency 

“Paulo Câmara is amazing. His depth of knowledge, attention to detail, and advisory skills in finding the best approach to problems truly stand out.” - Project development

Francisca Costa is praised for her availability and professionalism. - PPP/PFI 

2024

"Availability and expertise." (Banking Client)

"Close relationship with the client, business-oriented approach, professionalism, open-minded and problem-solving approach, availability, competitive fees ..." (M&A Client)

"Quick to reply, available, technically sure, pragmatic solutions, and seeking to keep to clients' requests within legal boundaries." (Private equity Client)

"They are very experienced and knowledgeable on the above matters with a lot of actual practice in public laws and renewables sector, which provides comfort within the development and structuring of project rights and clarity in the identification of investment risks. Sérvulo is also in contact with main electricity sector entities and players which is quite helpful in establishing market practices and project necessities." (Project Development Client)

"Expertise in several areas of support. Very supportive team with a good client relationship." (Restructuring Client)