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About
Provided by João Maria Pimentel
Practice Areas
João Maria Pimentel is a Partner in the Litigation and Arbitration and Restructuring and Insolvency practices. He has more than twenty years of experience in court and has a deep knowledge of the ins and outs of the judicial and arbitration courts, where he represents clients interests in civil, commercial and financial disputes. He also boasts vast experience in insolvency procedures, advising on both company recovery and liquidation, and acting in the defense of creditors and investors interests, and assisting directors with compliance of their legal duties.
Career
Oporto Law School, Catholic University, 1996. Trainee Lawyer at A. Freitas Gomes e Inês Folhadela, in Oporto, 1996-97. Trainee and Associate at the firm of the lawyer Manuela António, in Macau, 1997-2002. Member of the Portuguese Bar Association, 1999. Associate at Vasconcelos, F. Sá Carneiro, Fontes & Associados, 2002-04. Deputy Minister for Justice of the XVI Constitutional Government, 2004-05. Senior Associate and Managing Associate at Uría Menéndez, 2005-10. Head of Litigation/Arbitration and Restructuring/Insolvency at Campos Ferreira, Sá Carneiro - CS Associados, 2011-12. Partner at CS'Associados, 2013.
Professional Memberships
Portuguese Bar Association
Personal
Languages: English, French
Chambers Review
Europe
João Maria Pimentel often represents clients in disputes in the banking, telecom and energy sectors. He also acts on enforcement proceedings.
João Maria Pimentel of CS'Associados joins the rankings this year thanks to strong market support. He brings experience in both restructuring and insolvency which complements his well-established litigation practice.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"We enjoy working with João Maria Pimentel, he is very proactive."
"João Maria Pimentel is a very complete lawyer who offers creative ideas and solutions. He adapts his strategy quickly."
"His availability, level of commitment and knowledge of the issues is very deep."
"He is an excellent and efficient legal partner who is focused on the client."
"We enjoy working with João Maria Pimentel, he is very proactive."
"João Maria Pimentel is a very complete lawyer who offers creative ideas and solutions. He adapts his strategy quickly."
"His availability, level of commitment and knowledge of the issues is very deep."
"He is an excellent and efficient legal partner who is focused on the client."
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