MFA Legal & Tech highlighted in the Legal 500 EMEA 2026 rankings

MFA Legal & Tech strengthens its position in the Legal 500 EMEA 2026 rankings with a total of 12 recognitions, covering all 3 of the firm's practice areas and 9 individual distinctions. 

A major highlight is the White-Collar Crime practice, which has been promoted to Tier 1. Within this category, partner João Medeiros joins the elite Hall of Fame, while Rui Costa Pereira enters the Leading Associate category, joining Inês Almeida Costa.

In this 2026 edition, MFA reinforces its market presence with the Tax practice entering directly into Tier 4 and the TMT practice being recognised as a "Firm to Watch." These achievements signal the firm's cross-disciplinary excellence and strategic growth.

At the individual level, MFA totals 9 recognitions:

• Hall of Fame: João Medeiros
• Leading Associates: Inês Almeida e Costa (mantained) and Rui Costa Pereira (new entry)
• Recommended Lawyers: Samuel Fernandes de Almeida, Joana Lobato Heitor, Jorge Silva Martins, Catarina Gomes Correia, Madalena Dias Parca, and Juliana Vasconcelos Senra.

Founded in late 2023, MFA Legal & Tech has rapidly consolidated its position, earning the respect of peers and major international directories. This Legal 500 distinction reinforces our trajectory as a leading boutique firm in the Portuguese legal sector. We express our deepest gratitude to our clients and partners for their continued trust, which has been fundamental to our growth and market standing.

The Legal 500 is one of the most prestigious international directories, analysing law firms across 150 jurisdictions and evaluating their strategic performance and impact on the global legal market for over 35 years.