Dower Recognised with Nominations at the Iberian Lawyer Forty Under 40 Awards 2026

Dower has been recognised with multiple nominations at the Iberian Lawyer Forty Under 40 Awards 2026, one of the most prestigious initiatives celebrating the next generation of legal professionals across the Iberian Peninsula.

Among the nominees are Eduardo Castro Marques, Dower's Managing Partner, Miguel Cunha Machado, Partner, and Manuel César Machado, Associate, all shortlisted for the individual Lawyer of the Year award in their respective categories.

The winners will be announced on 24 September during the awards ceremony, which will take place in Madrid.

Organised annually by Iberian Lawyer, the Forty Under 40 Awards recognise lawyers under the age of 40 who have distinguished themselves through their professional achievements, leadership, and contribution to the development of the legal profession in Portugal and Spain. The awards are exclusively open to professionals in private practice, celebrating the talent and excellence of the new generation shaping the future of the legal profession.

The full shortlist is available at the following link: