Luís de Gouveia Fernandes

Partner
Luís de Gouveia Fernandes

Luís’ professional activity highlights include advising on and structuring company acquisition and restructuring operations, with a particular focus on the agro-food sector. He has also been involved in the creation and management of investment funds, both financial and real estate, as well as venture capital funds, drafting management regulations, shareholders' agreements, and contracts used in acquisitions. Additionally, he has experience in drafting and implementing corporate insolvency plans, including negotiations with creditors and providing legal counsel to insolvency administrators. Luís regularly participates in institutionalized arbitrations, both national and international.

Languages
  • Portuguese
  • English
Luís de Gouveia Fernandes

Career Path

  • Partner at PARES since 2011
  • Partner at Abreu Advogados (2008-2011)
  • Partner at Lusojurist Advogados (1992-2007)
  • Partner at M. Karim Vakil & Associados (1990-1992)
  • Legal Advisor to the President of the Lisbon City Council (1988-1990)
  • President of the Board of Directors of IDL - Instituto Amaro da Costa (2011-2016)
  • Member of the Club Español del Arbitraje
  • Coordinated various courses and seminars on Commercial Law and Financial Law
  • Author of several specialized articles on Commercial Law

Academic Training

  • Law Degree, Portuguese Catholic University (1983)