Manuel Barrocas began his legal practice in 1970 and founded the firm in 1989. He has been mentioned and recommended by international directories (Chambers & Partners, Who’s Who legal (Arbitration) and others) as one the most prominent Portuguese lawyers. He has participated, either as speaker or lecturer, in a large number of seminar and conferences in many areas of law, particularly Commercial Law matters and Arbitration. His experience is mainly advising on many transactions including corporate law, M&A, banking law, general contract and arbitration and litigation.
Education
Graduated in law, University of Lisbon, Faculty of Law, 1968.
Languages
Portuguese, English, French and Spanish.
Areas of Practice
Corporate Law, Corporate Finance Law, Mergers and Acquisitions, Commercial Contracts, Arbitration and Litigation.
Memberships
- Admitted to the Portuguese Bar Association in 1970;
- Admitted to the Brazilian Bar Association (OAB) in 2015;
- International Bar Association (Board member-SBL, 1994-1998);
- American Bar Association (International Division);
- Association Européenne d’Études Juridiques et Fiscales;
- IADC – International Association of Defense Counsel;
- Member of the “Advisory Board” of Centre for American and International Law.
- Arbitrator of Centro de Arbitragem Comercial do Instituto de Arbitragem Comercial da Associação Comercial do Porto
- Member of Comité Brasileiro de Arbitragem (CBAr)
