Portuguese firm gains new litigation and arbitration chief

Lisbon-based pbbr has anticipated increased demands for disputes work and raided a rival to secure a new leader for the practice. Commercial litigator Tiago Coder Meira has joined pbbr as a partner and head of the litigation and arbitration practice from fellow Portuguese firm SRS Legal. Meira’s practice includes civil and corporate disputes, with an increasing focus on class actions, across sectors including real estate, banking, financial services and distribution. He began his care