APTS is a Portuguese law firm founded in 1990 by its senior partner José Alves Pereira under the name "José Alves Pereira & Associados". In 2004, the firm began a new cycle in one of the most prestigious business districts of Lisbon. In addition to the previous professional team, several reputed lawyers decided to join the renewed Alves Pereira & Teixeira de Sousa. Presently the firm is composed by a team of 20 lawyers. The law firm’s long-term national and foreign clientele originates from different areas, such as banking, insurance, transportation, construction, tourism, advertising and media, franchising, retailing, telecommunications, food and beverages and IT. All areas of practice are dealt with by the law firm. Based on its extensive experience in corporate and investment, the law firm acts as strategic advisor to individuals and companies. The firm is also well known for its litigation, ADR and arbitration expertise. Since its foundation, the firm has always been recommended by the most reputed international directories, including Chambers & Partners and Legal 500. In last year’s edition, the firm appeared ranked in the following areas: Dispute Resolution, Corporate /M&A, Insolvency, Restructuring, TMT and Transportation.