Deloitte Legal TELLES is a Portuguese law firm formed through the merger of Deloitte Legal and TELLES, which completed in 2026. The firm operates from Lisbon and Porto and is integrated into Deloitte’s global legal services network, combining local legal expertise with an international platform.

The firm is led by Francisco Espregueira Mendes, managing partner of TELLES, and Mónica Moreira, head of Deloitte Legal. Deloitte Legal TELLES advises domestic and international clients on Portuguese law matters across a range of corporate, financial and regulatory areas.

Highlights

The firm has notable experience in the projects space, advising on the structuring, development and financing of projects, including infrastructure‑related mandates and associated contractual and regulatory matters. It is also active in restructuring and insolvency, where the team advises companies, creditors and other stakeholders on restructurings, insolvency proceedings and related advisory work.