Reconhecimentos

2023

"Carlos is a first-rate competition lawyer and a go-to person in Portugal for competition matters."

Carlos Botelho Moniz

2022

Carlos Botelho Moniz is recognised by market sources as being a "great specialist in EU law who is extremely pleasant to work with." He is proficient in handling cases involving appeals against fines imposed by the PCA and against merger clearance approvals.

Carlos Botelho Moniz

2021

Carlos Botelho Moniz is known for his expertise in competition law. He is proficient in handling cases involving state aid.

Carlos Botelho Moniz

2020

Carlos Botelho Moniz is praised for his "strong knowledge" of competition law. He is proficient in handling cases involving state aid.

Carlos Botelho Moniz

2019

Carlos Botelho Moniz is endorsed by clients for being "a very experienced lawyer and professor, who is a reference in the Portuguese competition and European law context." He draws upon an impressive track record representing Portuguese authorities and private parties in antitrust matters before the domestic and European courts. He also has additional expertise in merger control cases and state aid matters.

Carlos Botelho Moniz

2018

Seasoned partner Carlos Botelho Moniz is widely respected in the market for his lengthy career in the practice area. He acts for clients at both domestic and European level, and is regularly instructed on issues concerning mergers, state aid or cartel allegations. Interviewees highlight him as "very experienced and knowledgeable in the sector," in addition to referring to him as "a pioneer in competition law."

Carlos Botelho Moniz

2017

Head of department Carlos Botelho Moniz offers a wealth of experience in competition matters and is undoubtedly recognised among peers as a leading practitioner. His wide-ranging practice covers merger control cases, state aid and antitrust issues.

Carlos Botelho Moniz

2016

Carlos Botelho Moniz

2015

Practice head Carlos Botelho Moniz is unanimously declared a market leader by peers and recommended by clients, describing him as "very technical and thorough - he makes his opinions clear, which is very important in competition law."

Carlos Botelho Moniz

2014

Peers acknowledge Carlos Botelho Moniz as an authority on competition matters, and clients describe him as "a technically solid and extremely prudent lawyer."

Carlos Botelho Moniz

2013

Carlos Botelho Moniz is "a wonderful competition lawyer: he works seamlessly with counterparties and is great with clients," say sources. He leads many of the team's key mandates, including several high-profile privatisations and merger filings.

Carlos Botelho Moniz

2012

Department head Carlos Botelho Moniz wins tremendous feedback for his "excellent client support and in-depth knowledge of EU law."

Carlos Botelho Moniz

2011

Carlos Botelho Moniz co-ordinates the practice and is described as "one of the best competition practitioners in Portugal" by sources.

Carlos Botelho Moniz

2010

Carlos Botelho Moniz is “balanced in negotiations, and produces widely respected opinions,” according to sources.

Carlos Botelho Moniz

2009

Singled out as a first-rate lawyer, Carlos Botelho Moniz has broad expertise, including particular knowledge of the energy sector.

Carlos Botelho Moniz

2008

Carlos Botelho Moniz is highly praised for his firm grasp of competition matters, particularly EU law, and he is widely respected as a “leading figure in the team.”

Carlos Botelho Moniz

2007

Observers admire the “quiet and cool approach” of Carlos Botelho Moniz. Clients add: “He is fantastically knowledgeable and displays experience and maturity in his strategies and dealings with the competition authority.”

Chambers Global

Carlos Botelho Moniz

2008

Carlos Botelho Moniz is highly praised for his firm grasp of competition matters, particularly EU law, and is widely respected as a “leading figure in the team.”

Carlos Botelho Moniz

2007

Carlos Botelho Moniz

2006

According to clients, Carlos Botelho Moniz is a “top lawyer with a fantastic reputation and excellent contacts in Brussels.” Market sources highlight the “combination of his experience and technical expertise with a calm and quiet approach.”

Carlos Botelho Moniz