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CCA Law Firm Offices
Edifício Diogo Cão
Doca de Alcântara Norte
1350-352 Lisbon
Portugal
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CCA Law Firm > The Legal 500 Rankings
Portugal > Intellectual property Tier 2
Praised for its ability to offer clients a ‘comprehensive knowledge of the law’, CCA Law Firm counts major domestic and international brands among its client roster. The practice is adeptly positioned to assist with both contentious and non-contentious IP matters, including patent and trade mark infringements, licensing agreements and the management of IP portfolios. The practice is jointly steered by Filipe Mayer and Martim Bouza Serrano. Mayer is a key port of call for advertising agencies, media outlets and agencies on a host of IP-related matters, while Serrano regularly handles tech, privacy, IP and other TMT-related mandates. Senior counsel Cláudia Xara-Brasil assists national and multinational corporates across the media, IT, commerce, telecoms, retail, real estate and financial sectors.Practice head(s):
Filipe Mayer; Martim Bouza Serrano
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The team has a comprehensive knowledge of the law and an ability to provide global legal services efficiently.’
‘I particularly value the availability and involvement of partners and associates, their technical competence and market knowledge, the ability to perceive and respond to client needs and the overall quality of the advice provided.’
‘Constant availability and in-depth technical knowledge.’
‘I highlight Martim Bouza Serrano for his empathy, proximity, availability, creativity and in-depth technical knowledge.’
‘We feel that in terms of IP we are in good hands with CCA Law Firm in terms of expertise, cost and agility.’
‘Cláudia Xara-Brasil is our preferred contact and we are in good hands. I think she stands out for her organised and succinct thinking and writing.’
Key clients
Cofina Media, S.A.
Vodafone
Havas Group
Corbário – Minerais Industrais, S.A.
Neosanté Health Solutions, S.A
OW Offshore
Encostas de Estremoz – Sociedade Agrícola, S.A.
A Padaria Portuguesa
Segur Estates
Align Technology, INC
Accor Hotels
Oceano Fresco
Chapters Holding, SGPS, S.A
Colep Portugal
Judas
Spinach Tours, Lda.
Trius Hotels
Portugal > Data privacy and data protection Tier 3
The team at CCA Law Firm, lauded for its ‘in-depth knowledge’, stands out for its experience advising companies in the TMT sector on GDPR compliance, privacy policies and data processing arrangements. Lawyers earn further praise for their ability to act for clients operating in the financial, pharmaceuticals, banking, and retail industries. Filipe Mayer and Martim Bouza Serrano, the latter of whom focuses on tech, privacy, IP and other TMT-related matters, jointly head up the practice. Eduardo Magrani stands out for his strong performance in data protection, IP, AI and cybersecurity mandates.Practice head(s):
Filipe Mayer; Martim Bouza Serrano
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Constant availability and in-depth knowledge of the topics covered.’
‘Martim Bouza Serrano stands out for his proximity, empathy, availability and technical knowledge.’
Key clients
Vodafone
IBM
Sephora
P&G
Havas Group
Cofina Media
Farfetch
C&A
JTI – Tabaco
Sendit
Special Variable
Zuvi Nova
Clinica Bexiga
Jimpisoft
Europcar
Eat tasty
Portugal > Fraud and white-collar crime Tier 3
With a diverse roster of clients on its books, comprising financial institutions, foreign individuals and medium-sized companies, CCA Law Firm boasts vast experience in criminal cases. The team is well versed in proceedings involving money laundering, tax fraud, corruption and cybercrime. The practice is jointly steered by Henrique Salinas and Marta Duarte. Salinas is praised for his ‘technical competence’, while Duarte is noted for her focus on dispute resolution, particularly civil and criminal litigation matters.Practice head(s):
Henrique Salinas; Marta Duarte
Other key lawyers:
Francisco Pimenta
Testimonials
‘Quality and clarity of the information provided. Provision of a specific platform for managing complaints. Good synthesis and organisation skills.’
‘Marta Duarte stands out for her professionalism, rigour and availability.’
‘Henrique Salinas stands out for his technical competence, knowledge of different legal areas and availability to the client.’
Key clients
Vidrala Group
Portuguese Competition Authority
Sofia Catarino
Cofina Media
Eurocrane
Raúl Schmidt
Cíntia Martins
888 Portugal Limited
Bene Farmacêutica, Lda.
Aldi
Kade Global Limited
Work highlights
- Advising the Portuguese Competition Authority on the proceedings initiated against the Portuguese Professional Football League and several football clubs.
- Assisting Aldi with the design and review of the compliance programme for its group companies in Portugal.
- Representing Imorequerente in a €1.2m criminal proceeding against a former shareholder and manager of the company.
Portugal > Real estate and construction Tier 3
The ‘truly innovative’ CCA Law Firm handles an array of real estate matters, from acquisitions, financings, and joint ventures, to property sales and leases. The team provides assistance to a diverse client base, including developers, investors, lenders, and underwriters, across sectors such as urban development, industry, environment, health, and tourism. The real estate division is co-led by Madalena Azeredo Perdigão, 'an exceptionally up-to-date and experienced lawyer' who possesses extensive experience in real estate developments and transactions, and Tomás Assis Teixeira, who is adept at advising on the entire life cycle of real estate, tourism, and energy projects in Portugal.Practice head(s):
Madalena Azeredo Perdigão; Tomás Assis Teixeira
Other key lawyers:
Vera Martinez
Testimonials
‘CCA is a truly innovative and disruptive firm in the Portuguese legal market. Its dynamic offices and solid reputation in the market attract highly qualified young lawyers, which makes it easier to retain talent.’
‘CCA stands out for its advanced technological approach.’
‘Madalena Azeredo Perdigão is an exceptionally up-to-date and experienced lawyer in the real estate market. Her support and advice were fundamental in unexpected moments, and she demonstrates a remarkable availability, actively participating in crucial moments of our projects.’
Key clients
Onyria Group
Redevco
Iberis Capital
Fundo FCR C2 Medcapital
Imosaúde das beiras, Unipessoal, Lda.
Solstice Investments
Rock Capital Fund
LINCE Capital
Feels Like Home
Tan Investments
Tayan Energy
Arish Capital Partners
Friendly Pattern, Lda.
Lxci – Lx Capital Investimentos, Lda.
Enfinity Global
Optylon Krea
IMOFID (fund managed by Fidelidade)
Finsolutia
Limestone Capital
Europar
C&A Modas
Primosfera
Esqina hotel
AP Wireless
Accor Hotels
Global Citizen Solutions
Colep Consumer Products
Colep Packaging
LotusOlhar
Monarque Funds
FSG Saúde (fund managed by Fidelidade)
PRMT TEJO, S.A.
Work highlights
- Advised on Onyria Hotels & Resorts on the acquisition of Martinhal Cascais Hotel and its conversion and integration into the Onyria Hotels and Resorts Group under the Onyria Marinha Boutique Hotel brand.
- Provided legal and tax advice to Imosaúde das Beiras, Unipessoal, Lda. on the purchase of a property for development into a hospital centre and nursing home.
- Assisted Solstice Investments with a €6m real estate acquisition.
Portugal > Tax Tier 3
Lauded for its ‘technical knowledge’ and ‘intelligent, effective and quick solutions‘, the tax group at CCA Law Firm regularly handles the tax structuring of domestic and cross-border investments. Under the leadership of Tânia De Almeida Ferreira, the practice has established a distinctive expertise in online gambling tax, often acting for clients in this sector in transactions and litigation proceedings. Focusing particularly on financial and real estate taxation, Ferreira’s practice covers M&A, corporate reorganisations and restructuring procedures. Associate Filipe Gomes da Silva specialises in indirect tax, most notably VAT, while João Pedro Albuquerque has strong credentials in both non-contentious and contentious tax mandates.Practice head(s):
Tânia de Almeida Ferreira
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘The technical knowledge of the partners is admirable. They propose objective and direct solutions, aligned with the market and business needs.’
‘Partners are always available and actively participate in all discussions, not being replaced by associates. The team provided intelligent, effective and quick solutions.’
‘Tânia Ferreira stands out for her technical, assertive and creative approach in the proposed solutions.’
Key clients
Onyria Group
Imofid – Fundo de Investimento Imobiliário Aberto
Arish Capital
Ibérica Partners
Sidefarma
Iberis Capital
Solstice
Redevco
Ydata
Ap Wireless
Primosfera
Invillia Group
Accor
Servdebt
Tayan Energy
Go4mobility
Abarca
Associação Salvador
Aegon
Mycareforce
Havas Group
Fullsix
C&A Modas
Lloyds
Work highlights
- Assisted Tayan Energy Portugal with the development of €275m solar energy projects in Portugal, providing advice on the investment and financing structure.
- Assisted Solstice Investments with a real estate transaction.
- Assisted Friendly Pattern, Lda. with the acquisition of a real estate building located in Lisbon to be transformed into luxury villas.
Portugal > TMT Tier 3
Lauded for its ‘technical knowledge’, the team at CCA Law Firm handles a range of matters for its diverse portfolio of clients, including advertising agencies and start-ups. The team possesses the capabilities to assist on the entire spectrum of work, with a particular focus regulatory and contractual matters as well as litigation in the media sector. Filipe Mayer is a key contact for advertising agencies, media outlets and agencies, offering expertise across a range of TMT matters. He leads the team alongside Martim Bouza Serrano, who is entrusted by a diverse mix of blue-chip clients on matters relating to media, privacy, marketing, social media and IT. Senior associate Alcina De Oliveira Alves is also recommended for mandates involving the worlds of online gambling, advertising and new technologies.Practice head(s):
Filipe Mayer; Martim Bouza Serrano
Other key lawyers:
Alcina de Oliveira Alves
Testimonials
‘The CCA team is multidisciplinary and has the ability to quickly respond to daily needs and requests effectively.’
‘Martim Serrano is specialised in TMT, which ensures the effectiveness of the response and quality of the service provided in these areas.’
‘Young team which is close to clients and very agile.’
‘Martim Bouza Serrano – good relationship with clients, close and affable. Technically very good.’
‘CCA stands out in the TMT area due to its technical knowledge, experience and dedication of the team. ’
‘The team demonstrated responsiveness and great knowledge. Special appreciation for working with Alcina de Oliveira Alves.’
Key clients
IBM
Vodafone
Reckon.Ai
3CSEC
Ydigital Media
Loggi Tecnologia Ltda
Sendit
Ndse Cyber
Jimpisoft
FBCPS – LDA
PDM
Special Variable, Lda
Musiverse, Lda
Portugal > Commercial, corporate and M&A Tier 4
Possessing the capabilities to advise on M&A, venture capital investments, private equity deals, and investment funds-related matters, the team at CCA Law Firm assists clients across the e-commerce, fintech, insurance, software and renewable energy sectors. Standing out for its strong presence in the start-ups and emerging growth business scene, the group is jointly led by managing partner Domingos Cruz, recommended for his expertise in private equity, corporate governance and M&A transactions, and Sara Reis, who handles a mix of strategic M&A, demergers, corporate restructuring processes and venture capital mandates.Practice head(s):
Domingos Cruz; Sara Reis
Other key lawyers:
Filipa Correia Henriques; Joana Bugia
Key clients
Onyria Resorts
Shilling Capital
Snowfall Capital
Biocol Labs
Promptly
Iberica Partners
M4 Capital
Probe.ly
Ged Ventures
Fastinov
QuintoAndar
Evio
IBM
Valgenesis
Lince Capital
D&LR Media ltd
C2 Capital Partners
Tayan Energy Investments S.L.
Frotcom International
Europcar
PRMT Tejo
APW
Cudo Ventures Ltd
Fita Preta Vinhos
LS Retail
Boost
Quest Group
Salis
Solarprofit
VWR
Work highlights
- Assisted the Probe.ly with Series A and secondary investment rounds.
- Advised SV ONE SAS on a €4m Series A investment round in Universal Cover, S.A.
- Assisted Lince Innovation Fund with a $4m Series A-5 investment round in Kencko Foods.
Portugal > Dispute resolution Tier 4
Well-regarded for its ‘in-depth knowledge’ and ‘attention to detail’, the litigation team at CCA Law Firm possesses capabilities across a wide variety of contentious matters, including class actions, administrative cases, criminal law as well as media, IP, corporate and insurance disputes. The practice is jointly steered by Marta Duarte and Catarina Limpo Serra. Duarte is praised for her ‘great technical capacity and availability’, while Serra’s caseload includes criminal proceedings, IP litigation and media law disputes. Rita Cruz is recommended for her expertise in litigation, arbitration, corporate restructuring and insurance matters.Practice head(s):
Marta Duarte; Catarina Limpo Serra
Other key lawyers:
Carlos Cruz; Rita Cruz
Testimonials
‘The CCA team is excellent. From tax litigation, to corporate issues, hospitality, commercial, data protection and sustainability, their level of knowledge is exceptional, they excel in all subjects.’
‘Technical capacity, proximity and proactivity.’
‘Rita Cruz and Marta Duarte are recommended. What distinguishes them is their great technical capacity and availability.’
‘The experience with the law firm was extremely positive, especially Rita Cruz and Marta Duarte. Their exceptional commitment, attention to detail and in-depth knowledge of legal matters are of particular note. The service is personalised and of the highest quality.’
‘Rita Cruz and Marta Duarte form an extremely competent and complementary team, with maximum dedication and attention to the client.’
Key clients
Cofina Media
ABARCA
Nonius
Xeniam, S.A
Hiscox
Onyria Group
Sicame, S.A.
Vodafone
QBE UK Limited
Corbário
Sport TV
Lloyd’s
Work highlights
- Represents SICAME SAS in an arbitration case for the reimbursement of the amount overpaid for the acquisition of 100% of the share capital of a Portuguese company.
- Representing Xeniam and Nonius in a €6m civil lawsuit against Oxy Capital based on the interpretation of the clauses of an investment agreement entered into by the parties.
Portugal > Employment Tier 4
Covering both non-contentious and litigation matters, CCA Law Firm’s 'young, dynamic and multidisciplinary team' is well positioned to advice on employment contracts, workplace policies, wrongful terminations, discrimination, and immigration issues. The firm is sought after by clients from a number of sectors, including real estate, insurance, pharmaceuticals, and technology. With a strong following of companies from the IT space, Pedro Antunes leads the practice, concentrating on dispute prevention and resolution. Maria Luís Guedes de Carvalho offers day-to-day employment and social security advice, and also showcases notable strength in restructurings.Practice head(s):
Pedro Antunes
Other key lawyers:
Maria Luís Guedes de Carvalho; Joana Enes
Testimonials
‘This firm stands out for the quality-to-price ratio of the services provided.’
‘Pedro Antunes is completely available and reveals high theoretical knowledge combined with common sense and practical sense. As a consultant, I highlight Joana Enes.’
‘The CCA team is a young, dynamic and multidisciplinary team. Always available, with great efficiency and excellent legal quality.’
‘Pedro Antunes is a professional and high-quality lawyer.’
‘They give responsive, pragmatic and concise recommendations.’
Key clients
IT People
Teya
Harsco
Get Manta
Bonduelle
TripAdvisor Group
Hiscox
Time Out
Europcar
Aldi
Mycareforce
Landing Jobs
Loggi
Bairro
Go4Mobility
C&A
Alcon
A Padaria Portuguesa
Pleo
Sport TV
Allianz
EGEO
Lince Capital
Alvarez & Marsal
Enhesa
Salsify
Sidefarma
Ascent
Saverglass Ibérica
VWR International
Luca Learning Systems
FCR M4 Ventures
Genesis Studio
Cemark, S.A.
Barkyn
Feels Like Home
Probe.ly
InvoiceXpress
4Tune Engineering
Jimpisoft
Consulteer
QuintoAndar
Onyria Resorts
Universal Cover
Rina Group
Bhout Boxing
The Fork
Work highlights
- Assisted Teya with its downsizing, which required a redundancy procedure.
- Assisted Coverflex with due diligence performed before an investment round in the company.
- Provides day-to-day assistance to GM Gamimg in all human resources matters.
Portugal > Porto: Leading commercial firms
CCA Law Firm > Firm Profile
CCA law firm has been focused on the future and on helping organizations to obtain the best, most daring and effective solutions.
Being innovative is a part of us. Our culture helps us to break down barriers and stereotypes. We are courageous in finding new ways to deliver value and knowledge to our clients and to create an exceptional work environment that attracts the best talent.
We support innovation and we work with people and companies driven by great ideas, regardless of their size or sector. Our clients range from technology multinationals, SMEs and Startups backed by venture capital, to family businesses or private clients.
We are a team of business oriented professionals, focused on the digital economy and united around the same purpose: to change the way legal work is carried out.
A team of experts, a responsive attitude.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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Corporate/M&A | Domingos Cruz | dc@cca.law | |
Litigation, Arbitration, Insurance | Rita Cruz | rc@cca.law | |
Fraud and white-collar crime | Henrique Salinas | hs@cca.law | |
Tax | Tânia de Almeida Ferreira | taf@cca.law | |
Employment | Pedro Antunes | pa@cca.law | |
Personal data and privacy | Martim Bouza Serrano | mbs@cca.law | |
Real estate, projects and tourism | Madalena Azeredo Perdigão | map@cca.law | |
Technology, media and telecommunications (TMT) | Filipe Mayer | fm@cca.law | |
Intellectual property | Filipe Mayer | fm@cca.law | |
Online Gambling | Filipe Mayer | fm@cca.law | |
Private Clients | Carla Matos | cm@cca.law | |
Real Estate | Tomás Assis Teixeira | tat@cca.law | |
Public Law | Miguel Neiva de Oliveira | mno@cca.law |
Lawyer Profiles
Photo | Name | Position | Profile |
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Carlos Cruz | Founding partner of CCA. Carlos Cruz practice covers a wide spectrum of… | View Profile | |
Domingos Cruz | Managing Partner of CCA. Domingos Cruz focuses his practice on Corporate Law,… | View Profile | |
Rita Cruz | Partner of CCA. Rita advises clients in all types of litigation procedures,… | View Profile | |
Tânia De Almeida Ferreira | Tânia is CCA’s Partner and Head of the Tax Department, having started… | View Profile | |
Alcina De Oliveira Alves | Alcina is a TMT (technologies, media and telecommunications) Senior Associate at CCA… | View Profile | |
Filipe Mayer | Partner of CCA. Filipe is responsible for the Gaming area, dealing with… | View Profile | |
Henrique Salinas | Henrique Salinas is Partner of CCA since 2007. He specialized in the… | View Profile |