Morais Leitan said he had immediately suspended partners Rui de Oliveira and Joao Thiago Silveira, two accused in the influencer operation.
Information provided by the law firm in the message to which observer had access. According to the same source, the decision was made after both expressed their intention to be suspended.
A political crisis erupted in Portugal on Tuesday after an investigation into lithium and hydrogen projects was announced involving several members of the executive branch. Five people were detained, including Ruy de Oliveira.
Following this investigation, the Prime Minister tendered his resignation to the President of the Republic after an MP announced that he was the subject of an independent Supreme Court investigation.