Meridian Legal Advisors | Premier Corporate Legal Counsel

Our Mission

Our mission is to deliver strategic, sophisticated, and effective legal solutions that empower corporations to thrive in a complex global landscape. We strive to be more than just legal advisors; we aim to be indispensable partners, providing the clarity and foresight our clients need to navigate their most significant challenges and opportunities. We are committed to upholding the highest standards of integrity, professionalism, and excellence in every aspect of our work, ensuring that our clients receive counsel they can trust implicitly.

We achieve this by fostering a culture of collaboration, continuous learning, and deep industry specialization. Our approach combines rigorous legal analysis with a practical, business-oriented perspective. By understanding the intricacies of our clients' industries and objectives, we provide advice that is not only legally sound but also commercially astute. Our goal is to protect our clients' interests, mitigate their risks, and help them achieve a sustainable competitive advantage through strategic legal guidance.

Our Firm

Founded by a group of seasoned corporate lawyers, Meridian Legal Advisors was established to fill a crucial gap in the market for a client-centric, specialized legal practice. Our founders recognized that large corporations needed more than just generic legal advice; they required a partner with deep, sector-specific knowledge and a proactive approach. From our inception in Lisbon, a historic hub of global trade, we have focused on building a firm that combines traditional legal values with a modern, international outlook.

Over the years, our firm has grown in both size and reputation, successfully managing landmark M&A transactions, protecting valuable intellectual property for industry leaders, and guiding companies through complex regulatory landscapes. Our history is not just a timeline of our growth, but a testament to the enduring relationships we have built with our clients. Their success is the ultimate measure of our own, and we remain dedicated to the principles of excellence and partnership that have defined us from the beginning.

Our Core Values

Integrity

We conduct ourselves with unwavering integrity. Our advice is honest, transparent, and always in the best interest of our clients. Trust is the foundation of our relationships.

Excellence

We are committed to the highest standards of legal excellence. Our team engages in continuous learning and rigorous analysis to deliver sophisticated and effective solutions.

Partnership

We work as a collaborative extension of our clients' teams. By understanding their business and goals, we provide counsel that is not just legally sound, but strategically aligned.

Our Senior Partners

Our leadership team comprises distinguished lawyers with decades of experience in high-stakes corporate law.

Sofia Alves

Managing Partner, M&A Specialist

Sofia co-founded Meridian Legal and leads our M&A practice. With over 20 years of experience, she has advised on some of the region's most significant transactions, specializing in cross-border acquisitions.

Ricardo Costa

Partner, Head of Intellectual Property

Ricardo is a leading expert in IP law. He helps multinational corporations protect and monetize their most valuable assets, from patent portfolios to global trademarks. His practice focuses on technology and pharmaceutical sectors.

Inês Ferreira

Partner, Corporate Governance & Compliance

Inês leads our legal audit and compliance team. She has an exceptional track record of helping clients navigate complex regulatory environments and establish robust governance frameworks.

Tiago Martins

Senior Counsel, Litigation

Tiago is a formidable litigator with extensive experience in high-stakes commercial disputes. He represents clients in complex contractual, corporate, and regulatory litigation, always focused on achieving the most favorable outcome.

Excellence in Law, Partnership in Practice