The Cuatrecasas Porto office offers assistance with corporate and M&A, public law, dispute resolution, tax, employment and data protection matters. João Mattamouros Resende leads the practice. Samantha Cyrne focuses on commercial, corporate and M&A matters. Filipe Duarte Geada specialises in tax litigation, while Tiago Martins de Oliveira handles tax consultancy matters. Vasco Moura Ramos left the firm in September 2025, while Tiago Amorim joined from Miranda & Associados in January 2026.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Excellent communication skills and a high level of knowledge of the subjects and issues raised. Easy to contact regular points of contact, who always show great willingness to respond to requests.’
  • ‘We work with this law firm because we believe they have some of the best professionals in the market. Integrity and seriousness regarding budgets versus invoicing, consistent communication, and dedicated support from specialists in each of the areas where they collaborate and share insight.’
  • ‘The team we worked with at the firm was very diligent and provided highly reliable responses to our queries. They offered us several alternative options and solutions.’
  • ‘Samantha Cyrne: very diligent, professional, attentive, and dependable. Tiago Martins de Oliveira: diligent and professional, as well as reliable and personable.’
  • ‘Very pleasant, professional, and creative service – a team of exceptionally high calibre.’
  • ‘Tiago Martins de Oliveira is highly creative, detail-oriented, and deeply knowledgeable in his field. He has a broad understanding of business and always keeps the client’s best interests in mind.’

Key clients

  • Cegid
  • Solubema
  • Revito
  • LSI Stone
  • Termopainel
  • EOLOS
  • CATIM – Centro de Apoio Tecnológico à Indústria Metalomecânica
  • Closer Real Estate
  • R.Power
  • Município de Santo Tirso
  • Sparkling Joy
  • Noble Faces

Work highlights

Advising Cegid Group on the acquisition of PHC Business Software.

Lawyers

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Practice head

João Mattamouros Resende

Other key lawyers

Samantha Cyrne; Joana Magina; Filipe Duarte Gaeda; Tiago Martins de Oliveira; Tiago Amorim; Tânia Santos; Beatriz Pinho