NOMINATION AND AWARDS
Appointments & Awards
The international recognition of Fernando Messias Lawyers reflects the quality, innovation and dedication we bring to every project.
Among the most notable distinctions is our inclusion in the prestigious Legal 500 EMEA, a global benchmark for assessing law firms, which for over two decades has identified leading practices in more than 100 jurisdictions.
In addition to this distinction, the career of Dr Fernando Messias and his team has also been recognised through:
Appointments as international arbitrator, in complex investment, real estate and construction cases seated in Singapore, London and Dubai;
Membership of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb), London, and the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), Lisbon;
Authorship of several international publications, on arbitration, international trade, competition and organisational wellbeing;
Academic recognition, with a PhD and applied research in law, tourism, leadership and wellbeing;
Patent in the luxury hospitality sector, linked to innovation in interior design.
These achievements highlight the commitment of Fernando Messias Lawyers to delivering excellence in legal services, with an international outlook and the ability to innovate in complex legal and business contexts.
