Europe Guide 2026 : Portugal
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CS'Associados has an extended Litigation and Arbitration team, assisting its Clients in the several areas of law, including civil, criminal, labour, administrative, tax and European litigation.
The team consists of Lawyers with a vast experience in Court and who work in an articulated manner when monitoring the proceedings in their respective jurisdictions, both judicial, administrative and tax, as well as in the European Instances.
The team is organized in such a way as to ensure a comprehensive and detailed follow-up in the disputes entrusted, with a special emphasis on multidisciplinary processes and those whose complexity involve more than one practice area of law.
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CS'Associados offers expertise in commercial and administrative proceedings. The team is noted for its capacity to handle financial services regulatory or environmental disputes. The team also assists clients with domestic and international arbitrations. The firm represents clients in a variety of sectors such as banking, energy and construction.
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CS'Associados represented Ferreira Construção in an arbitration proceeding against two hotel companies concerning a construction project, with total claims valued at approximately EUR82 million.
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CS'Associados consistently delivers fast, accurate and well-tailored responses, ensuring that every enquiry is addressed promptly and effectively.
CS'Associados have litigation experience and dedication to the matters at hand. Their performance is excellent in handling complex matters.
CS'Associados are expert in complex legal issues. Through a close relationship with the client, they adjust the legal strategy to the particular risks presented by the client's case and business.
They have a strategic way of thinking and they provide clear and elaborate communication around the progress in any case.
The firm has an extremely dedicated and customer-oriented team.
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Miguel Esperança Pina is a central figure in the Portuguese dispute resolution market. He handles a broad range of litigation and arbitration, with notable experience in administrative claims seeking to challenge decisions taken either by the Portuguese financial services regulator or by other public bodies.
Miguel Esperança Pina is an excellent litigation lawyer who is intelligent and strategic.
Miguel Esperança Pina is trusted lawyer and partner.
Rui Pinto Duarte is a well-established figure in the market with notable experience in ICC arbitrations.
Rui Pinto Duarte is very versatile, hard-working and intelligent.
Rui Duarte Pinto is speedy in the execution of the work and sticks to deadlines. He is flawless in that regard and we get technical quality from him at the same time.
Rui Pinto Duarte is one of the best Portuguese arbitrators. He is very experienced and clever.
João Maria Pimentel often represents clients in disputes in the banking, telecoms and energy sectors. He also acts in enforcement proceedings.
He has enormous experience and is able to understand the various dimensions of each case, adapting the response not only to the complexity of the problem but also to the client's profile.
João Maria Pimentel has in-depth knowledge and strategic thinking.
João Maria Pimentel is available and provides timely responses.
Head of Dispute Resolution
Head of Dispute Resolution
Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators
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Miguel Madeira
Ana Sofia Rendeiro
Joana Arnaud
Rui Pinto Duarte
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