The results of The Legal 500 ranking were released today, with Vasconcelos Advogados' Intellectual Property practice being ranked in Tier 4 for the first time.

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 The Legal 500: "Very caring, friendly and informative', the team at Vasconcelos, Arruda & Associados assists artists, publishers, record labels and film production companies with a range of IP-related matters. The team is spearheaded by founding partner Duarte Vasconcelos, who is noted for his expertise in all areas of IP, specifically trademarks, designs and copyright. He is assisted by senior associate João Peixe, who advises clients across the music, food, fashion, media and software sectors.".

Some of the testimonials about the Vasconcelos Advogados team were:

‘The people are very caring, friendly and informative. If there is a matter that is not one person’s area of expertise, they will introduce you to someone at the firm who can better assist you. They have been incredible in helping me with matters related to my company and I always recommend them for anyone in need of legal assistance.’

‘I have genuinely felt that the individuals at this firm have valued me as a client and always been very transparent with me when it comes to the issues I’ve been faced with.’

‘João Peixe – his dexterity and ability to problem solve in different situations.’