The results of the Legal 500 ranking were released , with Vasconcelos Advogados' Intellectual Property practice being ranked in Tier 4 for the second consecutive year and Duarte Vasconcelos and João Peixe as Recommended Lawyers.

The Legal 500 is considered one of the most prestigious directories in the world legal market, dedicated to the comparative analysis of law firms. The analysis is based on feedback from clients, the market and also the track-record of each practice and the distinctive competencies of each law firm.

According to Legal 500: "Standing out for its ability to combine ‘technical rigour with an interdisciplinary vision’, Vasconcelos Advogados acts for a diverse roster of clients, including artists, publishers, record labels, and film production companies, in various IP matters. Founding partner Duarte Vasconcelos leads the team, bringing deep knowledge of trade marks, designs, and copyright. He is joined by João Peixe, who advises clients across sectors such as music, food, fashion, media, and software.".

Some of the testimonials about the Vasconcelos Advogados team were:

"We have been working with Vasconcelos Advogados for some years and the service received has always been correct, timely and very business-focused. Their fast replies and proactivity are what has led us to keep on working with them on different matters."

"It is a privilege to highlight the excellence and uniqueness of this law firm, whose trajectory has established itself as a notable example of competence and dedication in the national legal market."