Europe Guide 2026 : Portugal
Ranked Individuals
Provided by CS'Associados
CS'Associados builds close relationships with its national and multinational corporate clients in Portugal, providing them with permanent support in the legal challenges that they face in their business. That support includes providing advice on organisational, corporate governance and general corporate matters, as well as in the framework of new investments and respective regulation, in particular in connection with third party association agreements, including partnerships, joint ventures or shareholders arrangements.
CS'Associados also advises on the restructuring of corporate groups in Portugal as well as national and foreign investors with interests in Portugal on their business activity across all industrial sectors, in particular in their decision-making processes, in the negotiation and formalisation of complex and strategic contractual arrangements with third parties, including suppliers, customers or other stakeholders.
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CS'Associados is a highly regarded firm with extensive experience in various multi-jurisdictional corporate mandates. The team is adept at handling acquisitions, joint ventures, restructuring transactions and corporate governance mandates. Its clients benefit from the firm's full-service offering. The law firm boasts experience in a range of sectors, including renewable energy, aviation, healthcare and real estate.
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CS'Associados stands out by its availability, knowledge and experience.
CS'Associados offers deep knowledge of M&A, proximity to clients and solid financial expertise.
CS'Associados provides best-in-class service. In extremely demanding deals, the team shines, finding solutions and delivering high quality work in high pressure contexts.
We are extremely pleased by the level of attention, commitment and availability shown by CS'Associados.
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Maria Castelos has an excellent standing in the market as an active adviser on share sales and corporate restructurings. She is experienced in assisting clients in the energy industry.
Bernardo Abreu Mota regularly acts for private equity and corporate clients on a variety of M&A transactions, including company sales and acquisitions.
Bernardo Abreu Mota is a great negotiator.
Martim Morgado is skilled at handling both cross-border and domestic M&A deals including asset and share transactions. He assists clients in a variety of industries such as banking and energy.
I highlight Martim Morgado's commitment, customer service, availability, know-how, transparency and wisdom in his recommendations.
Martim Morgado demonstrates not only great accessibility but also a remarkable ability to understand the client's needs and anticipate potential challenges.
David Oliveira Festas regularly assists clients in a variety of corporate restructurings, mergers and acquisitions. He is well placed to assist clients from sectors such as energy and healthcare.
David Oliveira Festas is a very complete lawyer. He is technical and always finds solutions for the client.
David Oliveira Festas offers total commitment, a high level of enthusiasm and strong understanding of the requirements for large deals.
Corporate/M&A: The Elite
Corporate/M&A: The Elite
Corporate/M&A: The Elite
Corporate/M&A: The Elite
Provided by CS'Associados
João Gonçalo Galvão
David Oliveira Festas
Head of Department
Margarida Pais de Sousa
Joana Geada Santos
Mariana Terra da Motta
Martim Morgado
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