Corporate/M&A
Global Guide 2024 : Portugal
Band 3
About
Provided by CMS
CMS Portugal has extensive experience and strong capabilities assisting a roster of national and international clients, notably credit institutions, private equity and venture capital and corporate groups) in national and cross border transactions. They are also the go-to law firm in investment and infrastructure projects finance in Portuguese-speaking countries, particularly in Angola.
Our activity includes legal advice on:
• Mergers and acquisitions
• Private Equity (LBOs, MBOs and MBIs)
• Privatisations
• Companies restructuring (reorganisations, demergers and dissolutions)
• Corporate Finance
• Joint ventures and strategic alliances
• Corporate governance
The team has in-depth knowledge of how corporate M&A law applies across different markets and with cross-disciplinary teams. We work to provide advice close to our clients’ needs.
For a comprehensive list of the services we provide, both internationally and in Portugal, visit CMS website.
Chambers Review
CMS offers a solid corporate practice able to handle a wide spectrum of matters, including M&A and joint ventures. The team has experience in mandates across a range of industries, such as renewable energy, manufacturing, real estate and technology. The law firm is frequently appointed to advise on multi-jurisdictional mandates, primarily those involving other European jurisdictions.
Work Highlights
- The CMS team assisted VINCI Highways with a EUR27.5 million stake acquisition from Lusoponte.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They have a very strong team with diverse and strong knowledge of M&A."
"They have a very strong team with diverse and strong knowledge of M&A."
Notable Practitioners
Francisco Xavier de Almeida is frequently seen advising clients from the real estate and technology sector. He acts on share acquisitions and corporate governance matters.
"He demonstrates unique awareness of the services and has excellent technical skills."
João Caldeira often assists domestic and international companies with share purchase deals. His client list includes funds and clients from the construction sector.
Alberto Galhardo Simões frequently assists clients with foreign investment matters in Angola. He also handles energy and infrastructure-related mandates.
Ranked Lawyers at
CMS
Portugal