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International & Cross-Border Capabilities - Portugal
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What the team is known for

Cuatrecasas is a highly regarded Iberian law firm with an impressive global footprint with offices across the USA, Latin America, Europe and Asia. A full-service offering, including expertise in a broad range of transactional work, disputes and project finance. For multi-jurisdictional matters beyond its own international network, the firm readily coordinates with co-counsel to maintain an effective cross-border service. Its cross-border manoeuvrability is enhanced by the firm's non-exclusive relationships with prominent independent firms in many jurisdictions across the globe. The firm boasts a significant presence in lusophone African markets, including Mozambique and Angola.

The firm has a strong transactional practice, housing impressive M&A and private equity teams servicing an established client base of multinational corporations, financial institutions and private equity firms. Its capital markets team demonstrates notable expertise in DCM and securitisation matters. The finance team assists with a broad range of cross-border transactions, as well as refinancings. Cuatrecasas also has an active presence in the projects and energy spaces, with particular expertise in the oil and gas sector. Its disputes offering is spearheaded by a dedicated criminal law practice well versed in tax fraud and bribery, which supplements its experience in corporate litigation.

Strengths

"Cuatrecasas is strong in all jurisdictions."

"Cuatrecasas works seamlessly in a cross-border context. Its teams in Portugal and in Spain work in tandem, without any lag or delay due to the cross-border workstream."