Dispute Resolution
Portugal
16 years ranked
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Rita Gouveia
Global 2026
Ranked in 1 practice area
About
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Practice Areas
Dispute Resolution
Career
Rita Gouveia is a Partner in the Dispute Resolution team at CMS Portugal. She advises on litigation and arbitration, concerning domestic and international disputes, including corporate disputes, M&A operations, financial and banking transactions, distribution contracts, and service agreements, among others.
Rita is also a professor of Civil Procedure and Forensic Practice at Faculdade de Direito, Universidade Católica Portuguesa since 1998.
Personal
Languages: Portuguese, English, French, Spanish
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Dispute Resolution - Portugal
Band 2
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Rita Gouveia remains a well-known name in the Portuguese market. She advises clients on commercial litigation and international arbitrations, including those under ICC rules. She also assists with enforcement proceedings.
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Rita Gouveia is technically excellent.
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