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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‘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.'
Key clients
- 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
Work highlights
- 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.
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Practice head
Miguel de Almada
Other key lawyers
Luís Miguel Cortes Martins, Frederico Bettencourt Ferreira, Maria Raquel Moreira, Diana Simão Lourenço, Miguel Pereira da Silva, Tiago Gomes