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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' team is able to adapt to the needs of the client.
Cuatrecasas is very service oriented in its communications.
The firm demonstrates good understanding of the cases with a good combination between business and commercial understanding and litigation needs.
I highlight Cuatrecasas' degree of technical and practical knowledge.
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.
Work Highlights
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.
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 on corporate arbitrations.
Luís Miguel Cortes Martins has huge experience and negotiation skills.
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.
Maria Raquel Moreira has extensive experience and expertise in litigation.
Frederico Bettencourt Ferreira leads the litigation team proficiently.