Lisbon, Portugal — Telles has elevated four attorneys to partner status, enhancing its leadership team in critical areas of legal practice. The new partners, Guilherme Seabra Galante, José Pedroso de Melo, Nuno Marques, and Pedro Matias Pereira, expand the firm’s roster to 27 partners among 150 attorneys.
Guilherme Seabra Galante and Nuno Marques will focus on corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, and private equity. Galante brings 15 years of legal experience, particularly in privatisation, corporate restructuring, and commercial contracts. His expertise has been valuable to listed companies and major groups, especially within the tourism and transportation industries.
Marques, with nearly 19 years of experience, has honed his skills in similar domains. He has participated in both national and international transactions spanning various sectors, including energy, infrastructure, and transport, showcasing a breadth of knowledge that complements the firm’s overall capabilities.
In the tax department, José Pedroso de Melo has been named partner, adding a wealth of expertise. Recognized as a specialist in tax law by the Portuguese Bar Association, he boasts 29 years of experience. His work includes tax litigation and providing legal counsel to both domestic and multinational corporations, specifically in banking, insurance, and real estate, as well as corporate restructuring.
Pedro Matias Pereira will lead efforts in public and urban planning. Pereira, with 18 years of experience, is adept in shaping and executing public contracts and navigating administrative litigation and arbitration processes. He has contributed to academic discourse through teaching at the University of Coimbra and is pursuing a PhD in Public Law, having authored a monograph and several scholarly articles.
Francisco Espregueira Mendes, the managing partner of Telles, emphasized that these promotions are not merely a recognition of individual accomplishments. Instead, they are part of a broader strategy to bolster the firm’s capabilities, ensuring that teams are equipped to navigate the complexities of rapidly changing, technologically driven markets.
This latest round of appointments reflects Telles’ commitment to innovation and excellence in meeting client needs across diverse sectors.
The newly appointed partners are pictured from left to right: Guilherme Seabra Galante, José Pedroso de Melo, Nuno Marques, and Pedro Matias Pereira.
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