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Cuatrecasas

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Cuatrecasas

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Combining extensive experience as leading legal experts and in-depth market knowledge with high capacity to work efficiently across the Iberian Peninsula and in Latin America.

Our leadership position in litigation enables us to advise national and multinational companies from all sectors and represent them at all court levels. We defend their interests in legal proceedings and use alternative dispute resolution methods, providing tailored and specialized advice on all commercial, civil, and public law issues.

Our large team comprises lawyers specializing in all areas of business law that have recognized experience and in-depth knowledge of the local courts in the countries where we operate. This enables us to apply the most efficient defense strategy to each case. In addition, we carry out intense preventive counseling with a view to avoiding court proceedings and, if the case does go to trial, to guaranteeing the client a strong procedural position.

We advise on a wide range of disputes, including corporate disputes and disputes arising from sales transactions; damages claims for breaches of competition law; claims based on product liability and safety; large-scale litigation and collective action; disputes arising in building, real estate and infrastructure projects; banking and insurance litigation; and litigation funding.

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What the Team is Known For

Cuatrecasas has a dedicated dispute resolution practice which frequently handles cases involving banking and commercial issues. The elite firm offers support in post-M&A disputes, competition damages claims and enforcement claims. It assists with domestic and international arbitration proceedings arising in relation to the termination of commercial agreements and concession contracts. Clients include major banks, state-owned companies and private individuals.

Work Highlights

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  • Cuatrecasas represented the Republic of Portugal as respondent in an investment arbitration brought under a bilateral investment treaty between Portugal and Mauritius.

Strengths

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  • Cuatrecasas offer expertise, speed in response and the ability to maintain a permanent dialogue with the client to articulate strategies and approaches.

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  • Cuatrecasas' strategic insight and deep understanding of Portuguese law and arbitration are invaluable.

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  • Cuatrecasas' team combines very solid technical capabilities and extensive experience with a client-centric approach that truly sets it apart.

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  • In addition to the great experience of the team, I highlight the fact that the partners are very hands-on, leading the negotiation processes.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Senior StatespeopleLuís Miguel Cortes Martins
    Senior StatespeopleLuís Miguel Cortes Martins

    Luís Miguel Cortes Martins

    Luís Miguel Cortes Martins is a highly experienced and respected lawyer and remains widely recognised for his prowess in complex commercial litigation. He also has experience acting as an arbitrator in corporate arbitrations.

    • Luís Cortes Martins is a reference who inspires respect and trust in his clients and peers. He is a born negotiator, very assertive and combative.

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  • Band 3Miguel de Almada
    Band 3Miguel de Almada

    Miguel de Almada

    Miguel de Almada is frequently seen advising on banking and post-M&A litigation. He also assists with complex commercial arbitration proceedings, including those relating to construction contracts. His client list comprises companies from the transportation and technology sectors.
    • Miguel de Almada offers quality of work and dedication to his clients.

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    • Miguel de Almada is an excellent lawyer who brings a rare combination of composure, sophistication and strategic insight to his work.

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  • Band 3Frederico Bettencourt Ferreira
    Band 3Frederico Bettencourt Ferreira

    Frederico Bettencourt Ferreira

    Frederico Bettencourt Ferreira advises clients from the banking, construction and automotive sectors on commercial litigation, private enforcement claims and class actions. He has further experience in assisting with claw-back claims.

    • Frederico Bettencourt Ferreira is an excellent lawyer with absolute technical mastery of the matters he handles and unique commercial awareness.

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    • Frederico Bettencourt Ferreira is an extremely intelligent and commercial lawyer. His advice and commercial insights are second to none.

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    • Frederico Bettencourt Ferreira offers flawless service.

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  • Band 3Maria Raquel Moreira
    Band 3Maria Raquel Moreira

    Maria Raquel Moreira

    Maria Raquel Moreira defends clients in arbitration and litigation arising in the banking sector and often in the context of restructuring and insolvency proceedings. She frequently advises on corporate and commercial litigation.

    • Maria Raquel Moreira has extensive experience advising clients from various sectors in matters of particular complexity.

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