António de Magalhães Cardoso
António de Magalhães Cardoso joined VdA in 1998. Disputes & Restructuring Group Senior Partner and Partner of the IP Litigation practice. He regularly advises international companies in all areas of intellectual property, notably companies operating in research in the pharmaceutical sector as well as the sector industrial association.
He has participated in important PPP projects in the areas of transportation, has been involved in several major industrial, commercial and M&A transactions and has provided regular legal support to several international industrial companies, also working thoroughly in corporate law and corporate crime.
He has broad experience in commercial litigation and arbitration, both national and international, as well as in pharmaceutical patent litigation.
Lawyer of the Year, IP & TMT Awards - Life Sciences - 2021
Lawyer of the Year, Best Lawyers - Intellectual Property Law - 2018
António was one of Financial Times’ top 10 innovators in 2013.
Law Degree, University of Lisbon Faculty of Law.
Before joining the firm he was a partner at the law firm Botelho Moniz, Magalhães Cardoso, Marques Mendes & Ruiz, Sociedade de Advogados.
Admitted to the Portuguese Bar Association.
English, French, Spanish.
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Chambers Europe
Intellectual Property - Band 1
Senior Statespeople"António de Magalhães Cardoso is one of the pre-eminent practitioners in Portugal." -
Legal 500
Portugal | Intellectual Property - Tier 1
Hall Of Fame
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Chambers Europe
Intellectual Property - Band 1
Senior Statespeople -
Legal 500
Portugal | Intellectual Property - Tier 1
Hall of Fame
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Chambers Europe
Intellectual Property - Band 1
Band 1"Excellent lawyer, who is very seasoned and client-orientated." -
Legal 500
Portugal | Intellectual Property - Tier 1
Hall of Fame
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Chambers Europe
Intellectual Property - Band 1
Band 1"The guru of this area. He is excellent technically and understands the needs of the market." -
Legal 500
Portugal | Hall of Fame - Hall of Fame
Intellectual propertyPortugal | Dispute Resolution - Tier 1
Recommended LawyersPortugal | Intellectual Property - Tier 1
Hall of Fame; Recommended Lawyer
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Chambers Europe
Life Sciences - Band 1
Spotlight Table"A very reputed name in the field."Intellectual Property - Band 1
Band 1"An extraordinary specialist in patents." -
Legal 500
Portugal | Hall of Fame - Hall of Fame
Intellectual propertyPortugal | Intellectual Property - Tier 1
Leading Individuals / Recommended Lawyers