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Dispute Resolution: The Elite - Portugal

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Band 2

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 in an investment treaty arbitration concerning a bilateral investment treaty between Portugal and Mauritius regarding the resolution of Banco Espírito Santo.

Strengths

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Cuatrecasas' team is able to adapt to the needs of the client.

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I highlight Cuatrecasas' degree of technical and practical knowledge.

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Cuatrecasas has a very close contact with client and is very available. The team discusses and addresses matters in many different ways and appreciates the reality and complexity of the case.

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The firm demonstrates good understanding of the cases with a good combination between business and commercial understanding and litigation needs.

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Cuatrecasas is very service oriented in its communications.

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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 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 on corporate arbitrations.

Luís Miguel Cortes Martins has huge experience and negotiation skills.

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Miguel de Almada
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Miguel de Almada
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Band 2
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 is a great lawyer who provides great client service.

Miguel de Almada is a very experienced and sophisticated lawyer who is able to find solutions for his clients.

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Maria Raquel Moreira
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Maria Raquel Moreira
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Band 3
Maria Raquel Moreira defends clients in arbitration and litigation arising in the banking sector. She frequently advises on corporate and commercial litigations.

Maria Raquel Moreira has extensive experience and expertise in litigation.

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Frederico Bettencourt Ferreira
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Frederico Bettencourt Ferreira
4
Band 4
Frederico Bettencourt Ferreira advises clients from the banking, construction and automotive sectors on commercial litigations, private enforcement claims and class actions. He has further experience in assisting with claw-back claims.

Frederico Bettencourt Ferreira leads the litigation team proficiently.

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Dispute Resolution
Luís Miguel Cortes Martins
S
Luís Miguel Cortes Martins
S
Senior Statespeople
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Miguel de Almada
2
Miguel de Almada
Head of Dispute Resolution
2
Band 2
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Maria Raquel Moreira
3
Maria Raquel Moreira
3
Band 3
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Frederico Bettencourt Ferreira
4
Frederico Bettencourt Ferreira
4
Band 4
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Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators
Luís Miguel Cortes Martins
S
Luís Miguel Cortes Martins
S
Senior Statespeople
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Miguel de Almada
3
Miguel de Almada
3
Band 3
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Members

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Bertha Parente Esteves

Irene Paiva e Silva

Miguel Pereira da Silva

Miguel de Almada

Miguel de Almada

Head of Department

Mónica Azevedo

Paulo de Sá e Cunha

Paulo de Sá e Cunha

Head of Department

Pedro Marques Mantas

Rita Castro Feijó