A ‘reference’ in the Portuguese market, CS’Associados draws on its ’extensive knowledge’ to advise domestic and international banks, credit and financial institutions and borrowers on acquisition loans, bond issuances, recapitalisations and resolutions of credit institutions, NPL portfolio transactions and regulatory matters. The ‘results-oriented’ team is co-led by Maria Castelos, who frequently acts on the borrower side in cross-border transactions; Duarte Brito de Goes, who has extensive experience advising lenders on structured finance deals, particularly in the real estate and industrial sectors; and António Rocha Alves, who focuses on judicial and extrajudicial multi-creditor workouts and NPL transactions. Filipa Cristóvão Ferreira and Nuno Saldanha de Azevedo advise lenders, issuers and borrowers on domestic and cross-border financing transactions.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Nuno Saldanha de Azevedo is recognised for his competence, speed of response and integrity.’
- ‘Duarte Brito Goes and Filipa Cristóvão Ferreira are noted for their broad knowledge, availability to find solutions and close relationship with clients.’
- ‘The partners Duarte Brito Goes and Bernardo Abreu Mota are, both in the Portuguese legal market and within CS in particular, leading examples of the qualities highlighted above.’
- ‘CS Associados is an undisputed reference in the Portuguese legal market for its ability to provide highly specialised, innovative and results-oriented legal advice, particularly in financial and banking matters.’
- ‘The firm’s team combines strong academic backgrounds with extensive experience in complex domestic and international transactions, including structured finance, debt restructurings, financial instruments and M&A.’
- ‘CS Associados distinguishes itself through a strong client-focused approach, ensuring close and personalised support and building long-lasting relationships based on trust and proximity.’
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Nuno Saldanha de Azevedo
Practice head
Maria Castelos; Duarte Brito de Goes; António Rocha Alves
Other key lawyers
Bernardo Abreu Mota; Filipa Cristóvão Ferreira; Nuno Saldanha de Azevedo; João Pedro Matias