Lisbon, Portugal — Sérvulo & Associados has announced the promotion of four key members within its firm. Francisco Boavida Salavessa and Pedro Silveira Borges have been elevated to equity partners, while Alexandra Valpaços and Manuel Henriques have been appointed hired partners. With these changes, the firm now boasts a total of 35 partners among its 120 attorneys.
Manuel Magalhães, managing partner at Sérvulo & Associados, emphasized the significance of these promotions, stating they reflect the dedication, merit, and impressive professional records of the new partners. Magalhães noted that these appointments underscore the firm’s ongoing commitment to fostering internal growth, technical excellence, and a collaborative culture.
Francisco Boavida Salavessa has been with the firm since 2011, focusing on finance and governance. He has built considerable expertise advising clients in the financial sector, including banking, capital markets, and insurance. His role has involved providing legal counsel to public entities regarding regulatory and legislative issues in Portugal. His contributions have not gone unnoticed, as he has received recognition from clientele and international legal directories for his exceptional work.
Pedro Silveira Borges joined Sérvulo’s Mergers and Acquisitions department in 2021. Since then, he has established himself as a leading figure, guiding various significant mergers and acquisitions across Portugal. He also supports both national and international clients through ongoing legal consultation. Borges has been instrumental in navigating complex transactions, particularly in the renewable energy sector, where he has advised funds, independent power producers, and multinational companies on project development.
Alexandra Valpaços has been part of the firm’s Litigation and Arbitration department since 2015 and has now ascended to partnership. Her extensive experience encompasses civil and M&A litigation, focusing on both contractual and non-contractual liabilities. Valpaços has played a crucial role in some of Portugal’s most significant insolvency and corporate recovery proceedings.
Manuel Henriques, recently transitioned to the Real Estate, Tourism, and Urban Planning department as a consultant in 2023, has also earned a partnership. His background includes significant experience in urban planning and construction, where he has advised numerous entities on land use and planning matters. Henriques specializes in navigating the complexities of licensing procedures for urban development and tourism, as well as managing real estate transactions and conducting asset audits.
This new set of promotions reflects Sérvulo & Associados’ strategy to recognize and reward talent within the firm, aiming to reinforce its overall strength and enhance service delivery to its clients.
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