Dispute Resolution: The Elite
Global Guide 2024 : Portugal
Band 2
About
Provided by CMS
CMS Portugal´s Dispute Resolution practice is a powerhouse in Portugal. The team is highly skilled in domestic and international arbitration, as well as conducting complex commercial and civil litigation, on a global scale.
They are the go-to law firm for cross-border matters. The team is highly-regarded in contractual litigation, with extensive experience representing a roster of national and international clients on commercial, financial, energy, pharmaceutical, project finance, public concessions and construction disputes. The team is also well-versed assisting clients in international arbitration.They handle cases before the main arbitration institutions, notably under the rules of ICC, LCIA and UNCITRAL with a particular focus on M&A, shareholders and energy disputes.
Our activity includes legal advice on:
• Risk analysis
• Definition of legal strategies
• Pre-Litigation proceedings
• Arbitration disputes
• Mediation
• Civil and commercial disputes
• Emergency or preventive procedures
• Class actions
• Private enforcement
• Enforcement of court decisions and arbitration awards
• Criminal and enforcement proceedings
For a comprehensive list of the services we provide, both internationally and in Portugal, please visit CMS website.
Chambers Review
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 defended EDP in an arbitration proceeding against the Portuguese state regarding an energy-related construction contract.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"CMS has specialised lawyers with proven success across the majority of the matters."
"The team is proactive, provides excellent work and is always on top of matters."
"It demonstrates clear competence and perfect orientation to the issues raised by the client."
"The team is strong, focused and well prepared."
"CMS has specialised lawyers with proven success across the majority of the matters."
"The team is proactive, provides excellent work and is always on top of matters."
"It demonstrates clear competence and perfect orientation to the issues raised by the client."
"The team is strong, focused and well prepared."
Notable Practitioners
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.
"She is excellent, deep and thorough in her analysis, and always reliable."
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.
Ranked Lawyers at
CMS
Portugal
Members
Provided by CMS
Industries
Provided by CMS
Construction
Energy
Financial Services
Pharmaceutical
Project Finance
Public Concessions