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We are pleased to share with you the 2024 edition of the European M&A Outlook, published by CMS in association with Mergermarket.

We are pleased to share with you the 2023 edition of the European M&A Outlook published by CMS in association with Mergermarket.

What’s next? In a world of ever-ac­cel­er­at­ing change, staying ahead of the curve and knowing what’s next for your business or sector is essential. At CMS, we see ourselves not only as your legal advisers but also as your business partners. We work together with you to not only resolve current issues but to anticipate future challenges and innovate to meet them. With our latest publication, CMS Next, our experts will regularly offer you insights into and fresh perspectives on a range of issues that businesses have to deal with – from ESG agendas to restructuring after the pandemic or facing the digital transformation. We will also share with you more about the work that we are doing for our clients, helping them innovate, grow and mitigate risk. To be able to provide you with the best support, we immerse ourselves in your world to understand your legal needs and challenges. However, it is equally important that you know who we are and how we can work with you. So, we invite you to meet our experts and catch a glimpse of what is happening inside CMS. Enjoy reading this publication, which we will update regularly with new content. CMS Executive Team

On 13 January, entered into force the legal regime of the Profit Participation Loans (RJEP), approved by Decree-Law No. 11/2022, of 12 January. The Profit Participation Loan (PPL) is presented as an instrument...

Payment and electronic currency institutionsOn 9 April 2021, it was published Bank of Portugal Notice no. 2/2021 (Notice 2/2021), which sets out the regulatory framework applicable to the activity of...

In accordance with Decree-Law no.22-A/2021, March 17th, in force since 18 March:-  General meetings of commercial companies, associations or cooperatives, which must be held due to legal or statutory...

The Portuguese Tax Authorities (“PTA”) have issued a new understanding – Circular no. 2/2021 of March 3, 2021 – regarding the controversial issue of Property Tax on wind and solar power stations...

On January 26, 2021 the Regulatory Standard of the Insurance and Pension Funds Supervision Authority No. 13/2020-R was published (“Regulatory Standard”), which regulates the legal regime of insurance...

On 29 September 2020, Decree-Law 78-A/2020 amending the exceptional and temporary measures relating to the COVID-19 pandemic was published. As a result, Decree-Law No. 10-J/2020 of 26 March, which establishes...

Presidential Decree no. 146/20, of 27 May, which enacts a new Regulation on the Performance of Civil Construction and Public Works, Construction Projects and Works Inspection Activities (the "Regulation")...

On April 17, 2020, Regulation no. 2/2020 ("Regulation") of the Portuguese Securities Market Commission ("CMVM") has entered into force, regulating Law no. 83/2017, of August 18, establishing measures...

Companies with shares listed on regulated market - Transition to a self-regulatory model of corporate governanceOn March 19, 2018, the Portuguese Securities Market Commission (Comissão do Mercado de...