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Dispute Resolution: The Elite - Portugal
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.
Strengths
Cuatrecasas' strategic insight and deep understanding of Portuguese law and arbitration are invaluable.
In addition to the great experience of the team, I highlight the fact that the partners are very hands-on, leading the negotiation processes.
Cuatrecasas offer expertise, speed in response and the ability to maintain a permanent dialogue with the client to articulate strategies and approaches.
Cuatrecasas' team combines very solid technical capabilities and extensive experience with a client-centric approach that truly sets it apart.
Work Highlights
Cuatrecasas represented the Republic of Portugal as respondent in an investment arbitration brought under a bilateral investment treaty between Portugal and Mauritius.
Notable practitioners
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.
Miguel de Almada is an excellent lawyer who brings a rare combination of composure, sophistication and strategic insight to his work.
Miguel de Almada offers quality of work and dedication to his clients.
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.
Frederico Bettencourt Ferreira offers flawless service.
Frederico Bettencourt Ferreira is an extremely intelligent and commercial lawyer. His advice and commercial insights are second to none.
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.