TerraLex Expands European Presence with Addition of Abreu Advogados in Portugal
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TerraLex Expands European Presence with Addition of Abreu Advogados in Portugal
June 18th, 2025. Miami Lakes, FL – TerraLex is pleased to announce the addition of Abreu Advogados, a leading independent law firm in Portugal, to its global network. With over 30 years of experience and a reputation for innovation and excellence, Abreu Advogados enhances TerraLex’s capabilities in Europe and beyond, strengthening its support for cross-border clients.
Founded in 1993, Abreu Advogados has grown from a team of six to more than 360 professionals, including over 250 lawyers. The firm operates offices in Lisbon, Porto, and Funchal, and brings to TerraLex five more jurisdictions: Angola, Cape Verde, Guinea-Bissau, Mozambique, and Timor-Leste, reflecting its commitment to international collaboration. Recognized as one of the fastest-growing law firms in Europe, Abreu Advogados offers comprehensive, full-service legal services across various sectors, including Energy and Natural Resources, Real Estate, Banking, Technology, Health and Life Sciences, Projects, Tourism and Hospitality. Abreu has also been actively broadening its legal services to address emerging challenges and opportunities, such as ESG & Responsible Business, Fintech, Legal Tech & Digital Transformation, and Space Law.
“Welcoming Abreu Advogados to the TerraLex network is an exciting step forward in our commitment to delivering seamless, high-quality legal support across borders. Abreu shares with TerraLex the important value of collaboration, making them an ideal fit for our global network. In addition to their strong presence in Portugal, they bring with them connections to five more jurisdictions across Africa and Eastern Asia—further expanding our reach and ability to serve cross-border clients with excellence,” said Terri Pepper, TerraLex CEO.
Portugal's strategic location and business-friendly environment make it an attractive destination for international investment. The country's legal system, rooted in civil law traditions, provides a stable framework for business operations, and recent reforms have further streamlined regulatory processes.
“At Abreu, we look at international collaboration as part of our DNA. Joining TerraLex aligns with our vision of providing clients with exceptional legal services that transcend borders. We are honored to collaborate with esteemed firms worldwide and contribute to the network's mission of fostering innovation and excellence in the legal profession,” said Inês Sequeira Mendes, Managing Partner at Abreu Advogados. The inclusion of Abreu Advogados enhances TerraLex's ability to serve clients with interests in Portugal and beyond, reinforcing the network's commitment to providing comprehensive legal solutions through collaboration and shared expertise.
For further information about TerraLex and its elite worldwide network of member firms, please visit www.terralex.org.
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