Amílcar Silva

He practices in Commercial Law and Mergers & Acquisitions, focusing on domestic and cross-border M&A transactions, management and leveraged buy-outs, and joint ventures across various industries. He also handles corporate reorganizations and provides strategic business advice, particularly on corporate governance and general corporate law matters.

He began his career at Gonçalves Pereira, Castelo Branco & Associados (now Cuatrecasas, Gonçalves Pereira & Associados) as an associate in the Commercial and Corporate department, building a strong transactional foundation. In 2018 he joined Antas da Cunha Ecija as Of Counsel and was promoted to Partner in 2021.

He has been with Antas da Cunha Ecija since 2018.

Academic Background:

• Law Degree, University of Lisbon
• Postgraduate Degree in Securities Law, University of Lisbon
• Master's Degree in Law and Business Management, New University of Lisbon

Recognitions:

• Highly Regarded: Band 2 in Chambers and Partners - Corporate/M&A
• Tier 5 in The Legal 500 - Commercial, Corporate and M&A
• Highly Recommended in Leaders League - Corporate/M&A
• Top 10 Legal Advisors and Top 20 Law Firms in TTR - M&A, Private Equity, Venture Capital & Asset Acquisitions.
• Recommended in IFLR100 - Corporate and M&A

Languages:

• Portuguese
• English

Admission to the Portuguese Bar Association: 2005