About

Provided by Ferreira Pinto Cardigos

Ferreira Pinto Cardigos has a comprehensive practise in dispute resolution (both on litigation and arbitration), combining technical excellence with commercial awareness and providing clients with sophisticated solutions in respect to complex cases. We represent clients in the most sensitive disputes, being often called in "bet-the-company" cases and our lawyers are experienced litigators from the pre-contentious advisory stage to trial. When necessary, our litigators work together with other practice areas to better serve our clients' needs.


Fernando A. Ferreira Pinto has been appointed to serve as chairman in numerous arbitrations (total above 40 cases in the last 5 years). Fernando A. Ferreira Pinto also serves as chairman arbitrator in ICC arbitration cases.

This serves as evidence of the acknowledgement by the peers of Fernando’s ability and integrity to serve in such capacity.


We are known for our expertise in complex litigation and arbitration proceedings, both at national and international level, focusing mainly on financial derivative disputes, banking related issues and commercial and administrative litigation. At Ferreira Pinto Cardigos we frequently work along with other teams in proceedings involving several jurisdictions and have developed a well-known strategic oriented approach to all aspects of a litigation. 


Chambers Review

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Dispute Resolution: Highly Regarded - Portugal

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Ferreira Pinto Cardigos has notable experience in financial litigation and payment claims. The highly regarded team has experience in commercial proceedings and also handles cases relating to the private enforcement of competition law. It acts for clients on domestic arbitrations, with further activity in tax appeals.

Work Highlights

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  • Ferreira Pinto Cardigos assisted Prosegur with a cartel investigation led by the Portuguese Competition Authority.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Fernando Ferreira Pinto
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Fernando Ferreira Pinto
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Band 1
Fernando Ferreira Pinto is adept at representing clients in commercial litigations, with further activity acting as an arbitrator and chair in arbitration proceedings.

Fernando Ferreira Pinto is a professional with a recognised competence in solving issues of enormous complexity.

Fernando Ferreira Pinto is a dedicated and knowledgeable lawyer.

Rui Simões
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Rui Simões
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Band 6

Rui Simões represents clients from the energy, TMT and insurance industries. He has experience in data protection, intellectual property and commercial disputes.

He is an excellent professional who is highly competent and objective, with immense legal creativity. He is also always available to the client and skilled at listening.

Rui Simões is totally available and confident in his answers.

Rui Simões is experienced and has the ability to synthesise information.

Ranked Lawyers at
Ferreira Pinto Cardigos

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Portugal

Dispute Resolution

Fernando Ferreira Pinto
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Fernando Ferreira Pinto
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Band 5
Rui Simões
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Rui Simões
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Band 6
Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators

Fernando Ferreira Pinto
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Fernando Ferreira Pinto
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Band 1

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