
Well-regarded for its ‘high-quality service’, the dispute resolution team at CS’Associados brings notable expertise in commercial and administrative proceedings, with a strong track record in financial services regulation, media sector compliance, and environmental disputes. The practice is helmed by a trio of experts: João Maria Pimentel, who is noted for his focus on complex banking and finance disputes; André Salgado de Matos, a practitioner active administrative litigation and arbitration proceedings; and Rui Pinto Duarte, who handles contentious matters across the telecoms, energy and construction sectors. Miguel Esperança Pina, who joined from CMS in October 2024, is well-versed in commercial and civil litigation, as well as national and international arbitration.
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Practice head
João Pimentel; André Salgado de Matos; Rui Pinto Duarte; Miguel Esperança Pina
Other key lawyers
Miguel Madeira; Ana Sofia Rendeiro
