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CS’Associados

CS’Associados

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Portugal

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Commercial, corporate and M&A

CS’Associados provides a ‘high-level service’ to leading Portuguese and international companies on significant M&A, private equity and venture capital transactions, acting for both buyers and sellers. The team, praised for its ’technical rigour’, is jointly led by Maria Castelos, who is active in M&A, private equity and financings; Martim Morgado, recognised for his ‘dedication’ to corporate reorganisations, joint ventures and high-value transactions; Bernardo Abreu Mota, a regular adviser to private equity firms; and David Oliveira Festas, who demonstrates ’excellent’ knowledge across corporate governance, JVs and M&A.
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Accolades

Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Client satisfaction: NPS ®

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘David Oliveira Festas has excellent legal knowledge and a strong passion for business, possessing a deep understanding of market players. He works closely with clients, always seeking to assist in decision-making. He is also a valuable asset in supporting the negotiation of transaction documents, with a highly focused, problem-solving, and consistently pragmatic approach.’
  • ‘The firm's differentiating factors are: deep involvement of the partners, excellence in legal knowledge and market practices of the entire team (from partners to associates), negotiating skills and good judgment, and availability.’
  • ‘I would like to highlight the role of partner Martim Morgado, whose dedication, cordiality, and strategic approach were crucial. His constant presence, combined with a deep understanding of the dynamics of the real estate and corporate markets, ensured close and highly professional support.’
  • ‘Negotiation skills and creativity regarding the topics.’
  • 'In international transactions, they have an excellent network of contacts. In particular, the partners provide very close client support, demonstrating high availability and an excellent relationship of trust.’
  • ‘CS’Associados demonstrated exemplary conduct throughout this acquisition. They distinguished themselves through constant availability, technical rigour, and a genuine focus on client service.'

Key clients

  • BCPE

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Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Practice head

Maria Castelos; Martim Morgado; Bernardo Abreu Mota; David Oliveira Festas