Miguel Pinto Cardoso

Ranked in 1 Practice Areas

Band 1

Dispute Resolution

Portugal

19 Years Ranked

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About

Provided by Miguel Pinto Cardoso

Europe

Practice Areas

Litigation & Arbitration

Career

Joined VdA in 2013 and is the head partner of the Litigation & Arbitration practice. His activity is focused in international and domestic arbitration and he has a broad experience in commercial litigation. He handles construction, Oil&Gas, finance, distribution, professional negligence and shareholders disputes, among others. He is often appointed as arbitrator.

Professional Memberships

Portuguese Bar Association. Member of the board of the Lisbon Commercial Association Arbitration Centre. Founder member and former member of the board of the Dispute Resolution Lawyers Association. Founder member of the Portuguese Arbitration Association. Member of the ICC Comission on Arbitration and ADR.

Publications

Author of various publications on matters within his fields of expertise.

Chambers Review

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Chambers European Guide

Dispute Resolution - Portugal

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Miguel Pinto Cardoso has standout experience in complex cross-border arbitrations, including ICC commercial arbitration and investment treaty cases brought against African states. He acts for construction companies and for clients operating in the banking and energy sectors.

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