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Dispute Resolution: The Elite

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Dispute Resolution: The Elite - Portugal

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What the Team is Known For

CMS has a well-regarded elite team with a broad coverage of corporate, commercial and administrative litigation. The firm assists Portuguese and international banks with civil and administrative proceedings, with further activity representing clients in international and domestic arbitrations. The lawyers are experienced in corporate litigation, damages claims and shareholder disputes. The team offers additional expertise in litigations arising from concession agreements.

Work Highlights

  • CMS advised Ferreira on an arbitration against Requinte Executivo and Olhar Repousado concerning a construction project.

Strengths

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CMS always understands client's needs and adapts its approaches to suit them.

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CMS is quick to identify potential solutions and manages situations sensitively to ensure progress without conflict while being fully prepared should conflicts arise.

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I highlight CMS for the commitment, experience and intelligence of the members of the department. 

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CMS brings credibility, security, organisation and knowledge to mandates.

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CMS responds efficiently and quickly to requests.

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Notable Practitioners

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Rita Gouveia
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Rita Gouveia
2
Band 2
Rita Gouveia remains a well-known name in the Portuguese market. She advises clients on commercial litigations and international arbitrations, including those under ICC rules. She also assists with enforcement proceedings.

Rita Gouveia is a very experienced lawyer who thinks deeply about problems and comes up with innovative solutions.

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Nuno Pena
4
Nuno Pena
4
Band 4
Nuno Pena represents clients in civil disputes arising in the energy and banking sectors. He also assists with administrative procedures filed against the Portuguese banking sector regulator.
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Gonçalo Madeira
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Gonçalo Madeira
6
Band 6

Gonçalo Madeira is experienced in both litigation and arbitration. He frequently advises clients on commercial disputes in sectors such as banking and construction.

Gonçalo Madeira has always demonstrated a deep knowledge of our subjects, with a technical capacity to match the most complex issues.

Gonçalo Madeira is a very pragmatic, clear and concise lawyer.

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Rita Gouveia
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Rita Gouveia
2
Band 2
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Nuno Pena
4
Nuno Pena
4
Band 4
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Gonçalo Madeira
6
Gonçalo Madeira
6
Band 6
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