Dower Law Firm and CFA on the sale of Quitérios to Legrand Group España

Dower Law Firm advised the sellers on the sale of the entire share capital of Quitérios – Fábrica de Quadros Elétricos, Lda. to Legrand Group España, S.L., a company belonging to the Legrand Group, a French multinational and global leader in electrical and digital infrastructure for buildings.

Headquartered in Mira, Quitérios is a national reference company in the manufacturing of enclosures for meters and electrical panels, as well as in metalworking solutions and materials for electrical and telecommunications installations, playing a significant role in the Portuguese industrial sector.

Legrand Group, listed on Euronext Paris and present in more than 90 countries with around 36,000 employees, has been strengthening its strategic position in the Iberian market, being recognized for its commitment to innovation, sustainability, and the energy transition. The acquisition of Quitérios represents an important step in consolidating its leadership and expanding its range of solutions in the Portuguese market.

The Dower Law Firm team responsible for providing legal advice to the sellers was composed of lawyers Eduardo Castro Marques, Cláudia Rodrigues Carvalho, Manuel César Machado, and Francisco Duarte Rodrigues. The CFA team responsible for providing financial advisory services to the sellers was composed of consultants Sérgio Marques, Tito Silva, and João Coimbra.

“This transaction marks a strategic milestone for all parties involved. The Dower team is proud to have contributed to a deal that strengthens the Portuguese electrical sector and opens new opportunities for internationalization and innovation.”

— Eduardo Castro Marques, Managing Partner at Dower Law Firm

“The decision to sell Quitérios to the Legrand Group was made with the conviction that this integration will allow the company to grow with solidity and ambition. It is a moment of pride and responsibility, recognizing decades of work and paving the way for an even more promising future for our employees, clients, and partners.”

— José Quitério, CEO of Quitérios and seller in the transaction

Founded several decades ago, Quitérios has built a solid position in the national electrical sector, providing high-quality solutions to industrial and commercial clients and contributing to the modernization of Portugal’s electrical infrastructure. Integration into the Legrand Group will enhance its know-how and strengthen the competitiveness of the Portuguese electrical sector in an international context.