PORTUGAL: Grant Thornton Portugal has announced the launch of a dedicated legal practice, expanding its professional services portfolio and reinforcing its multidisciplinary approach to consulting. The new service line will operate under the name Grant Thornton & Associados, Advogados Sociedade Multidisciplinar, also known as Grant Thornton Legal, and will complement the firm’s existing Audit, Tax, and Advisory divisions.
The move marks a strategic development for the organization as it seeks to provide broader support to clients navigating increasingly complex regulatory and business environments. By incorporating legal services into its portfolio, the firm aims to strengthen its ability to deliver integrated solutions that combine legal insight with financial, tax, and advisory expertise.
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Grant Thornton International is one of the world’s leading networks of independent professional services firms, operating in more than 150 countries. The network supports businesses with services ranging from assurance and tax to consulting and advisory, helping organizations manage risk, ensure compliance, and drive growth in a rapidly evolving global marketplace.
In Portugal, the firm has built a strong presence by offering Audit, Tax, and Advisory services to both domestic and international clients. The organization is led by Susana Melo, Chief Executive Officer for Tax and Advisory, and Pedro Lisboa Nunes, Chief Executive Officer for Audit. The leadership team also includes Pedro Santos, Head of Tax, and Gonçalo Guerra, Head of Advisory, who together oversee the firm’s operations and strategic direction in the Portuguese market.
The introduction of Grant Thornton Legal represents an important milestone in the company’s growth strategy in Portugal. According to the firm, the new practice is designed to enhance its ability to provide integrated services that address the legal dimensions of business operations. Companies increasingly require support that bridges legal, financial, and regulatory considerations, particularly as markets become more interconnected and compliance requirements continue to evolve.
Susana Melo, CEO of Grant Thornton Portugal for Tax and Advisory, emphasized that the addition of a legal practice will strengthen the firm’s capacity to support clients through a more comprehensive service offering. She explained that the integration of legal expertise with the firm’s established tax and financial advisory capabilities allows Grant Thornton to respond more effectively to the complex challenges faced by modern businesses.
According to Melo, the firm is entering a new phase in which multidisciplinary professional services are becoming essential for organizations operating in competitive and regulated environments. She noted that by bringing legal expertise into the firm’s structure, Grant Thornton Portugal is positioning itself to grow with purpose while delivering greater value to clients.
Grant Thornton Legal’s model will focus on combining legal knowledge with the market expertise already present within the organization’s advisory and tax teams. The practice aims to operate in close coordination with external law firms and in-house legal departments, offering complementary services that support businesses in areas related to corporate activity, governance, compliance, and strategic decision making.
Rather than replacing traditional legal representation, the new practice seeks to enhance collaboration across professional disciplines. This integrated framework is expected to streamline processes for clients, allowing them to address legal, financial, and regulatory challenges within a unified advisory structure.
Industry observers note that multidisciplinary consulting models have gained prominence in recent years as organizations increasingly seek comprehensive advisory services under one umbrella. By launching its legal practice, Grant Thornton Portugal joins a growing number of professional services firms expanding beyond traditional accounting and consulting roles.
For Grant Thornton Portugal, the development signals both strategic expansion and a commitment to innovation in professional services. As the firm continues to evolve its service offerings, the launch of Grant Thornton Legal reflects a broader effort to meet the changing needs of businesses operating in an increasingly complex economic environment.
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