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CMS

Private Equity

Europe Guide 2026 : Portugal

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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.

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Private Equity - Portugal

Band 4

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.

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Strengths

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  • CMS has a commercial orientation and focuses on closing deals while protecting the client's interests.

    Private Equity respondentEurope

  • CMS provides excellent quality and really adapts itself to the client.

    Private Equity respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Francisco Xavier de Almeida
    Francisco Xavier de Almeida

    Francisco Xavier de Almeida

    Francisco Xavier de Almeida advises investment funds on energy sector and real estate transactions. He also handles growth capital investments.

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  • João Caldeira
    João Caldeira

    João Caldeira

    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.

    • João Caldeira has the capacity to find solutions to any query, which makes him extremely reliable.

      Private Equity respondentEurope

    • He is very calm during negotiations and his availability makes him stand out.

      Private Equity respondentEurope
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  • Tiago Valente de Oliveira
    Tiago Valente de Oliveira

    Tiago Valente de Oliveira

    Tiago Valente frequently assists private equity houses with their investments into the Portuguese market. He is also experienced in minority stake acquisitions.

    • He is very present during transactions. He has great commercial awareness and vision.

      Private Equity respondentEurope

    • Tiago Valente has vast knowledge of the sector and in-depth know how.

      Private Equity respondentEurope
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