CS’Associados demonstrates ‘high technical expertise’ in intricate corporate and economic crime matters, including corruption, money laundering and bribery, covering both litigation and regulatory and administrative offences. The practice is also well positioned to handle compliance and internal investigations in regulated and unregulated sectors. Practice head Pedro Duro is ’very competent and experienced’ in high-profile criminal investigations. Duro is supported by Mariana Proença Lobo, praised for her ‘high level of knowledge’ of criminal investigations, proceedings initiated by regulatory authorities and compliance in regulated sectors.
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Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
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Testimonials
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- ‘CS'Associados stands out in the Portuguese legal market for its client-centric approach, offering multiple points of contact, such as dedicated chats and real-time information sharing, ensuring proximity and peace of mind in complex and disruptive legal processes. The team combines high technical expertise, masterfully navigating the most intricate legal challenges, with personalised support, assisting clients at all stages, even in adverse times.'
- ‘A firm with high technical expertise and personalised client support.’
- ‘CS'Associados provided services in a complex criminal process. It demonstrates a high level of professionalism, technical rigour, and client collaboration.’
- ‘Pedro Duro is a very competent and experienced lawyer, with a pragmatic vision and a critical approach to risks.’
- ‘Pedro Duro has strong and recognised experience in providing services across the entire area of criminal law, being recognised as one of the leading figures in the field. Pedro Duro maintains a close and good relationship with his clients, focuses on the legal issue raised, and is concerned with providing direct and concrete answers.'
- 'It is also worth recommending lawyer Mariana Proença Lobo, who has demonstrated a high level of knowledge, dedication, and professionalism throughout her work with us.’
Key clients
- Afonso Salema
- Jessica Antunes
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Pedro Duro
Other key lawyers
Mariana Proença Lobo; Joana Avelino Gomes