The ‘excellent, reliable and experienced’ team at CS’Associados is trusted for its domestic and international arbitration capability, as well as for complex commercial, corporate, civil and financial services litigation. Practice leadership is shared by João Maria Pimentel, who is experienced in complex banking and finance, energy and insurance litigation; ’excellent’ litigator Miguel Esperança Pina, who joined the practice from CMS in November 2024; and André Salgado de Matos, a public and regulatory litigation lawyer.
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Testimonials
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- ‘This is an extremely well-organised law firm, staffed with excellent, reliable, and experienced professionals in their respective fields.’
- ‘CS'Associados stands out for its client-centric approach, combining deep legal expertise with a culture of close collaboration.’
- ‘This is a firm to which we entrust some of our most sensitive cases. The team we work with has extensive experience and gives us great confidence in how they manage the processes. What sets this firm apart is how they handle issues, communicate with clients, and manage information, often anticipating our requests.’
- ‘Miguel Esperança Pina is an excellent litigation lawyer, very experienced and with remarkable negotiation skills. Carolina Botelho Sampaio is a very focused, intelligent and independent professional.’
- ‘An excellent team led by João Maria Pimentel and Ana Sofia Rendeiro, with the ability to thoroughly analyse the issues at hand and rigorously evaluate the steps and decisions to be taken, followed by very meticulous monitoring of all stages of the process, preparing clients for each requirement.’
- ‘Excellent legal service. Ana Sofia Rendeiro is an outstanding professional, completely dedicated to the cases she handles. She has extensive knowledge of commercial law and offers opinions and recommendations based on what is best for the client, even if it differs from the client's own views. Her attitude and willingness to help are excellent. The firm has a strong sense of ethics and respect for the law.’
Key clients
- Ferreira Construção, S.A.
- KMS – Motorcycle Shop, Lda.
- ACP - Automóvel Club de Portugal
- Lúcios & ACA, ACE
Lawyers
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Practice head
João Maria Pimentel; Miguel Esperança Pina; André Salgado de Matos
Other key lawyers
Ana Sofia Rendeiro; Carolina Botelho Sampaio; Miguel Madeira; Joana Arnaud; António Castro e Solla