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About

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CMS Portugal has extensive experience and strong capabilities assisting a roster of national and international clients, notably private equity firms, investment funds, banks and investors, in national and cross border transactions.

Our activity includes legal advice on:

  • Incorporation of funds
  • Processes of fund raising
  • Leveraged buyouts
  • Companies’ acquisition, sale and restructuring
  • Acquisitions finance
  • Strategic partnerships
  • Day-to-day assistance in the management of investment portfolios

The team has in-depth knowledge of how private equity law and general principles applies across different markets and with cross-disciplinary teams. We work to provide advice close to our clients’ needs.

For a comprehensive list of the services we provide, both internationally and in Portugal, visit CMS website.

Chambers Review

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Private Equity - Portugal

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

CMS has experience in mid-cap private equity buyouts and growth capital investments carried out by domestic asset management firms. It advises institutional investors on real estate and energy acquisitions and investments. It also assists with any subsequent issues arising for portfolio companies.

Work Highlights

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  • CMS advised Swen Capital Partners on its investment in REGA Energy Group.

Strengths

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"CMS helped solve a complex deal problem and demonstrated high experience in the sector."

Private Equity respondent
Europe

"They were available and reactive at any time of the deal."

Private Equity respondent
Europe

"Its lawyers offer total commitment to ensure the timings of execution of the operations."

Private Equity respondent
Europe

Notable Practitioners

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Francisco Xavier de Almeida
3
Francisco Xavier de Almeida
3
Band 3
Francisco Xavier de Almeida has a broad corporate practice, and advises investment funds on energy sector and real estate transactions. He also handles growth capital investments.
"Francisco is sympathetic, available and interested in finalising the deals."
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João Caldeira
4
João Caldeira
4
Band 4
João Caldeira has experience in domestic transactions carried out by Portuguese private equity funds. He is a respected corporate lawyer and a senior figure in the CMS team.
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Tiago Valente de Oliveira
U
Tiago Valente de Oliveira
U
Up and Coming
Up-and-coming partner Tiago Valente frequently assists private equity houses with their investments into the Portuguese market. He is also experienced in minority stake acquisitions.
"He always has solutions to complex problems and is very committed so that the timings of the operation do not slip."
"He has a great ability for negotiation."
"If I want to get things done with quality, I choose him. He is focused and diplomatic."
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Francisco Xavier de Almeida
3
Francisco Xavier de Almeida
3
Band 3
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João Caldeira
4
João Caldeira
4
Band 4
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Tiago Valente de Oliveira
U
Tiago Valente de Oliveira
U
Up and Coming
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