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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‘The CS litigation department offers a high-quality service, supported by in-depth knowledge of the procedural dynamics, functioning and trends of the courts, combined with technical/legal knowledge of the topics under monitoring. It is also worth highlighting the ability to allocate and adapt the team of lawyers to monitor cases according to needs and to present innovative and disruptive solutions.'
‘I would highlight João Pimentel for his technical capacity and knowledge, leadership of the team in highly complex situations, availability, and capacity for constructive dialogue.'
‘The dispute resolution team is very proactive in dealing with multijurisdictional litigation.'
‘Miguel Madeira excels at handling cases involving several jurisdictions and understanding the needs of foreign lawyers for handling the proceedings in their respective jurisdiction. He is extremely careful to keep the focus on the client's ultimate interest.'
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Practice head
João Pimentel; André Salgado de Matos; Rui Pinto Duarte
Other key lawyers
Miguel Esperança Pina; Miguel Madeira; Ana Sofia Rendeiro