Lauded for its ‘technical knowledge’, the dispute resolution team at Cuatrecasas is a go-to choice for clients across a range of sectors, including automotive, infrastructure, energy, real estate, telecoms, and financial services. Its expertise covers private enforcement and class actions, both of which have seen significant expansion recently, as well as complex domestic and international arbitration cases. Practice head Miguel de Almada continues to assist clients with complex and high-profile cases, focusing mainly on civil and commercial litigation. Luís Miguel Cortes Martins stands out for his expertise in arbitration proceedings, while Maria Raquel Moreira’s practice covers civil and commercial litigation, as well as insolvency and restructuring proceedings. Singled out for his proficiency in out-of-court proceedings, Frederico Bettencourt Ferreira works with clients across a range of industries and jurisdictions.
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Témoignages
Collectés indépendamment par l'équipe de recherche du Legal 500.
‘The team led by Frederico Bettencourt Ferreira is of exemplary professionalism. The technical knowledge, depth and relevance of the research they carry out to consolidate the argument of the client's defence thesis is extremely relevant.'
Clients clés
- Nike
- Republic of Portugal
- Banco de Portugal (Bank of Portugal)
- BMW Group
- Driscoll’s of Europe and Portugal
- Medway (MSC Group)
- Sociedade Central de Cervejas (SCC) – Heineken Portugal
- Banco Comercial Português/Activo Bank (Millennium BCP Group)
- Autoestradas do Atlântico
- BBVA
Points forts
- Representing the Republic of Portugal, as the respondent, in an investment arbitration brought against the Republic of Portugal under a Bilateral Investment Treaty entered into between Portugal and Mauritius.
- Advising AEA – Autoestradas do Atlântico, as the claimant, on two ad hoc arbitrations against the Portuguese State (Infrastructures Ministry – Transport Central Authority), regarding the financial rebalancing of a concession agreement.
- Representing Calm Eagle Holdings in a civil suit brought by Partran’s estate and others against Novo Banco and Calm Eagle.
Avocats
Hall of Fame
Avocats au sommet de leur profession, largement reconnus et respectés par l'ensemble du marché pour leur expertise éprouvée et leur intervention récurrente et longue date dans les dossiers les plus complexes et prestigieux.
Les grands avocats du marché
Avocats associés reconnus parmi les leaders du marché par leurs pairs et leurs clients, régulièrement présents dans les grands dossiers dans lesquels ils sont au premier plan.
Les grands avocats de demain
Jeunes associés disposant d’une reconnaissance montante sur le marché, jouant régulièrement un rôle clé dans des dossiers majeurs.
Responsable de la pratique
Miguel de Almada
Autres avocats clés
Luís Miguel Cortes Martins, Frederico Bettencourt Ferreira, Maria Raquel Moreira, Diana Simão Lourenço, Miguel Pereira da Silva, Tiago Gomes