Europe Guide 2026 : Portugal
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Provided by CF – Maritime Legal Services
CF Maritime Legal Services is a law firm based in Madeira, Portugal that provides high-standard shipping and maritime legal services.
CF Maritime Legal Services is the only law firm in Madeira exclusively dedicated to the provision of legal services related to shipping, maritime law and ship finance, with a particular focus in matters linked to the International Ship Register of Madeira (MAR).
With a distinguished and multidisciplinary team, CF Maritime Legal Services is a leading law firm in shipping related matters in Portugal, internationally recognised for the excellence of the services it provides.
Aware of the specificities and challenges of the maritime and ship finance industries, CF Maritime Legal Services provides high-quality, client-oriented services, with the accuracy and knowledge dictated by years of experience.
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CF - Maritime Legal Services possesses expertise in ship finance transactions and tax-related matters. The law firm is particularly sought after for its knowledge and experience in ship registration.
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CF is very commercial, diligent and makes every transaction smooth.
CF is very knowledgeable in the space and great at educating, explaining and attending to matters in a way in which non-lawyers can understand.
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Madeira-based Cátia Henriques Fernandes maintains a good standing in the market. She is the face of her boutique and offers a wealth of experience in shipping mandates, including vessel reflagging issues, registration topics and finance mandates.
Cátia is proactive, efficient and effective in delivering outcomes required under Portuguese law to achieve the client's goals in a transaction. She understands the commercial issues and is adept at explaining the procedures.
Cátia Henriques Fernandes provides loyal and sophisticated legal support.
Manuel Freitas Pita is adept at handling a variety of shipping mandates, including shipping finance, registry and flagging. He is based in Madeira.
Transportation: Shipping
Transportation: Shipping
Provided by CF – Maritime Legal Services
Cátia Henriques Fernandes
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