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Provided by João Maria Pimentel

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João Maria Pimentel is a Partner in the Litigation and Arbitration and Restructuring and Insolvency practices. He has more than twenty years of experience in court and has a deep knowledge of the ins and outs of the judicial and arbitration courts, where he represents clients interests in civil, commercial and financial disputes. He also boasts vast experience in insolvency procedures, advising on both company recovery and liquidation, and acting in the defense of creditors and investors interests, and assisting directors with compliance of their legal duties.

Career

Oporto Law School, Catholic University, 1996. Trainee Lawyer at A. Freitas Gomes e Inês Folhadela, in Oporto, 1996-97. Trainee and Associate at the firm of the lawyer Manuela António, in Macau, 1997-2002. Member of the Portuguese Bar Association, 1999. Associate at Vasconcelos, F. Sá Carneiro, Fontes & Associados, 2002-04. Deputy Minister for Justice of the XVI Constitutional Government, 2004-05. Senior Associate and Managing Associate at Uría Menéndez, 2005-10. Head of Litigation/Arbitration and Restructuring/Insolvency at Campos Ferreira, Sá Carneiro - CS Associados, 2011-12. Partner at CS'Associados, 2013.

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Portuguese Bar Association

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Languages: English, French

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João Maria Pimentel often represents clients in disputes in the banking, telecom and energy sectors. He also acts on enforcement proceedings.

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