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Corporate Lawyers

The life of a business never remains static. Corporate activity drives the business world and attracts ever increasing scrutiny and regulation. The outlook for M&A is changing and the biggest issue is how to deal with more distressed M&A than ever before, while focusing on thinking on green field investments versus international acquisitions.

Way beyond the boundaries of any prediction, different scenarios are now unfolding, from the optimisation of processes and cash flow to stabilisation programmes or, in some cases, bankruptcy. Companies face the emergency of another level of complexity from the sudden arrival of a raft of previously unforeseen circumstances with far-reaching implications for businesses and their people.

Whatever your opportunities or challenges may be, our team is specially designed to understand your business needs and provide crucial advice in each transaction.

We can help you shape your strategy, manage risks and make the most of business opportunities in these areas:

  • Mergers, Acquisitions and Investments
  • Private Equity (LBOs, MBOs and MBIs)
  • Companies Restructurings
  • Corporate Finance
  • Joint Ventures and Strategic Alliances
  • Corporate Governance
  • Privatisations
  • Restructuring and Reorganisations of National and International Groups

We have an in-depth knowledge of how corporate M&A law applies in practice across different markets and with cross-disciplinary teams, we work to provide advice close to our clients’ needs.

 
Francisco Xavier de Almeida
Francisco Xavier de Almeida
Partner
Lawyer
Portugal, Lisbon
Francisco Xavier de Almeida is a Partner in the Corporate M&A team. He is also a member of CMS Portugal's Board of Directors. With 25 years’ experience, he develops his activity mainly in corporate...
Nuno Mansilha
Nuno Mansilha
Partner
Lawyer
Portugal, Lisbon
Nuno Alves Mansilha is a Partner in the Lusophone Africa team. With 20 years of experience, he advises in the areas of privatizations, concessions, mergers and acquisitions, cross-border transactions...
João Caldeira
João Caldeira
Partner
Lawyer
Portugal, Lisbon
João Caldeira is a Partner in the Corporate M&A team. With 30 years’ experience, develops his activity mainly in commercial companies, mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructuring, venture capital...
António Payan Martins
António Payan Martins
Partner
Lawyer
Portugal, Lisbon
António Payan Martins is a Partner in the Corporate M&A and in the Banking & Finance teams. With over 25 years’ experience, he develops his activity mainly in banking and finance law, in particular...
Margarida Vila Franca
Margarida Vila Franca
Partner
Lawyer
Portugal, Lisbon
Margarida Vila Franca is a Partner in the Corporate M&A team. With over 20 years’ experience, she advises a roster of national and international clients on M&A processes, public offerings and corporate...
David Apolónia
David Apolónia
Senior Associate
Lawyer
Portugal, Lisbon
David Apolónia is a Senior Associate in the Corporate M&A team. With 10 years’ experience, he develops his activity mainly in commercial law, corporate law, capital markets and civil law. He provides...
Catarina Arriaga Sampaio
Catarina Arriaga Sampaio
Senior Associate
Lawyer
Portugal, Lisbon
Catarina Arriaga Sampaio is a Senior Associate in the Corporate M&A team. With over 5 years’ experience, she develops her activity mainly within Corporate M&A, capital markets and banking and finance...
Filipa Gaspar Branco
Filipa Gaspar Branco
Senior Associate
Lawyer
Portugal, Lisbon
Filipa Gaspar Branco is a Senior Associate in the Corporate M&A team. With about 9 years experience, she develops her activity mainly in banking and finance law, in particular in acquisition finance...
André Guimarães
André Guimarães
Senior Associate
Lawyer
Portugal, Lisbon
André Guimarães is a Senior Associate in the Corporate M&A team. With almost 10 years’ experience, he develops his activity mainly in corporate law, capital markets and private equity. He advises...
Gonçalo Cabral Moncada
Gonçalo Cabral Moncada
Associate
Lawyer
Portugal, Lisbon
Gonçalo Cabral Moncada is an Associate in the Corporate M&A team. He develops his activity mainly in the area of banking and finance law, private equity and corporate M&A. He provides legal advice to...