CMS provides ‘clear and well-founded’ advice on civil and commercial litigation and domestic and international arbitration, particularly in high-profile financial, energy, pharmaceuticals and construction disputes. The team also demonstrates ’technical excellence’ in class actions and product liability litigation. Rita Gouveia, who predominantly handles corporate, M&A, financial and banking disputes, co-heads the practice with Nuno Pena, who is well-versed in litigation and multijurisdictional arbitration proceedings in the financial and energy sectors. Miguel Esperança Pina is no longer at the firm.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Partners Rita Gouveia and Gonçalo Madeira are competent and highly professional lawyers.’
- ‘CMS Portugal has proven exemplary in managing the processes entrusted to it, demonstrating a high degree of rigour and technical competence.'
- 'The team provided legal support based on clear and well-founded advice regarding the best procedural strategy, always aligned with the client's interests and objectives. It also stands out for its ease and agility in communication, always clear and accessible.'
- 'The team maintains a close and available posture, without compromising the high standards and quality that characterise its services. It combines technical excellence with personalised attention, providing a high-level legal experience, based on integrity, efficiency, and respect for the client.’
Key clients
- All Win – Consultoria de Gestão Lda
- WeLink Energy (UK) Limited
- EDP Gestão da Produção de Energia, S.A.
- Goldman Sachs International
- Barclays Bank Plc
- Knorr-Bremse España, S.A.
- GALP Energia, SGPS, S.A.'s Gas Concessionaires
- REN Gas Concessionnaire
- Ferreira Construção, S.A.
- Knorr-Bremse España, S.A.
- Mercedes-Benz Group AG, Mercedes-Benz AG and Mercedes-Benz Portugal, S.A.
- Unitel, S.A.
Work highlights
Advising Unitel, S.A. on multijurisdictional litigation against a Dutch company held by Isabel dos Santos.
Representing Goldman Sachs in four administrative proceedings against the Bank of Portugal.
Representing Mercedes-Benz Group AG, Mercedes-Benz AG, and Mercedes-Benz Portugal in a class action filed in Portugal by Ius Omnibus.
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Practice head
Rita Gouveia; Nuno Pena
Other key lawyers
Gonçalo Madeira