The Directory Chambers Global and Chambers Europe 2017, that annually identifies and ranks the most outstanding law firms throughout the world, has again distinguished SLCM in 2017 at the practice areas of Corporate/M&A ("solid team in the corporate arena with an established presence in the market"); Dispute Resolution ("notably advises domestic clients from a wide range of sectors..."); Restructuring & Insolvency ("well versed in advising high-profile clients", "high quality services"); Private Equity("solid team assisting domestic and International players with a broad range of private equity transactions, including the setting up of funds"); Planning ("deep knowledge and experience of the real estate and urban planning sector"; Competition/EU Law ("knowledgeable and dedicated team") and Employment ("wide-ranging employment practice that encompasses advisory, transactional and contentious matters").

In Dispute Resolution category, Luís Miguel Cortes Martins was highlighted as Star Individual ("excellent lawyer - incredibly good"), and also recognized in the category of Most in Demand Arbitrators.  SLCM Managing Partner was also distinguished, as one of the best Portuguese lawyers in Corporate/M&AandRestructuring & Insolvencypractice areas.

In the individual nominations, Chambers and Partners recognises also Maria Raquel Moreira in Dispute Resolution ("extremely capable in civil and commercial litigation") and Restructuring & Insolvency ("an excellent restructuring lawyer").

Also distinguished were Miguel Pena Machete in Competition/EU Law ("an excellent lawyer offering a mix of administrative and competition law, which is great."), Rafael Lucas Pires in Corporate/M&A ("experienced in M&A transactions and corporate governance"), Martim Anahory in Employment ("very good instinct for HR management"), Gonçalo Reino Pires in Planning ("good mix of technical expertise, experience, common sense and availability") and Ines Pinheiro in Employment ("knowledge and willingness to advise with a pragmatic and straightforward business approach").

We thank all our clients the confidence on us.