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A large team of lawyers advising on all types of national and international deals.

We advise on M&A deals, joint ventures, distressed M&A and all types of corporate transactions throughout the process. We also advise on national and crossborder corporate restructurings, as well as on all types of commercial agreements.

We have teams specializing in capital markets, and private-equity and venture-capital investments, as well as in incorporating regulated and unregulated funds and other investment vehicles. We also have expert teams handling transactions with a strong sectoral focus, such as energy and infrastructure, the real estate sector, and financial services and insurance.

We also advise clients on all ongoing aspects of their business and corporate activities, from their incorporation to their dissolution and liquidation, and we act as secretaries of the board of directors. We assist our clients with all matters relating to regulatory compliance and corporate governance.

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Corporate/M&A: The Elite - Portugal

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What the Team is Known For

Cuatrecasas is a strong practice group handling a broad spectrum of domestic and cross-border corporate matters for clients including domestic groups and multinational corporations. Its notable areas of expertise include acquisitions, shareholding deals and joint ventures. The law firm's industry expertise extends to media, banking, pharmaceuticals and renewable energy. The lawyers additionally assist clients with expansions into the Portuguese market. Cuatrecasas is well placed to assist clients with international mandates in Latin America and Mozambique.

Work Highlights

  • Cuatrecasas advised Partners Group on the acquisition of a majority stake in FairJourney Biologics. The transaction was valued at approximately EUR900 million.

Strengths

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The firm's excellence in terms of the level of service and responsiveness is based on total availability and proximity to the customer and a clear mastery of the issues addressed.

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Cuatrecasas offers experience, know-how and credibility to the clients.

Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondent
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Cuatrecasas provides attention to detail and the ability to quickly see the impacts of any new situation arising in transactions. There is good articulation between the team and the client.

Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondent
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The advice we receive from Cuatrecasas is impeccable.

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Notable Practitioners

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Luís Miguel Cortes Martins
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Luís Miguel Cortes Martins
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Senior Statespeople

Luís Miguel Cortes Martins is highly experienced in re-privatisation and bidding processes. He boosts additional expertise in complex share sales and acquisitions.

Luís Miguel Cortes Martins is customer-focused and always promotes the overall level of service of the teams.

He is an excellent legal professional and a person who is very attentive to what is happening in the market.

Luís Miguel Cortes Martins is very knowledgeable and pragmatic.

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Mariana Norton dos Reis
2
Mariana Norton dos Reis
2
Band 2

Mariana Norton dos Reis is a dual-qualified lawyer in both Portugal and Spain. She is skilled at handling shares and assets acquisitions and sales, with further activity advising on joint ventures.

Mariana Norton dos Reis is extremely knowledgeable on subjects and risk issues, and gives very accurate feedback. She delivers fast and without delaying deadlines.

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Francisco Santos Costa
3
Francisco Santos Costa
3
Band 3

Francisco Santos Costa is active in M&A transactions across a variety of sectors, including energy and transportation.

Francisco Santos Costa has excellent knowledge of the market and its players, as well as strong communication skills and clarity. He is a professional with a foreseeably bright future.

Francisco Santos Costa is an established and well-developed lawyer.

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João Mattamouros Resende
3
João Mattamouros Resende
3
Band 3

João Mattamouros Resende is dual-qualified in Brazil and Portugal. He often assists with domestic as well as multi-jurisdictional transactions, including share acquisitions and capital investments.

João Mattamouros Resende is extremely competent and always very clear and objective.

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Rafael Lucas Pires
3
Rafael Lucas Pires
3
Band 3

Rafael Lucas Pires is adept at handling share deals and acquisitions. He assists both international and domestic investors.

Rafael Lucas Pires is efficient, creative and is always searching for a solution. He is a pleasure to work with.

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Luís Miguel Cortes Martins
S
Luís Miguel Cortes Martins
S
Senior Statespeople
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Mariana Norton dos Reis
2
Mariana Norton dos Reis
2
Band 2
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Francisco Santos Costa
3
Francisco Santos Costa
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Band 3
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João Mattamouros Resende
3
João Mattamouros Resende
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Band 3
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Rafael Lucas Pires
3
Rafael Lucas Pires
3
Band 3
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Members

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Alexandra Martins

Mariana Norton dos Reis

Head of Department

Martim Anahory

Rafael Lucas Pires

Rafael Lucas Pires

Head of Department

Vasco Bivar de Azevedo