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CMS
About
Firm profile: We are part of the CMS global team, a world leader in the ranking of the Top 10 Global Law Firms with in-depth local knowledge and local experience in over 40 countries.
Clients from CMS Portugal benefit from the experience, the legal know-how, the deep knowledge of several sectors in the industry and also an international coverage, unique in Portugal, that allows us to provide a truly global service with a rapid response capacity.
The high standards required by the digital and traditional world are transforming the markets and boosting new business models. At CMS we provide a monitoring focused on the client, anticipating the market tendencies in order to develop quick and efficient solutions in the face of constant challenges.
Our office has been active for nearly 50 years combining an international outlook with deep local roots. CMS lawyers are recognized leaders in the field and ranked by the most prestigious international directories.
CMS, the largest organization of law firms in Europe, aims to be the best European organization for legal services, capable of providing legal and tax advice of undisputed quality and agility.
The unique way in which CMS is organized provides its clients with high quality and consistent advice that is absolutely client-focused and coordinated across borders.
CMS is present in 74 cities, 44 countries.
Main areas of practice: CMS offers a wide range of expertise through 19 practice area and sector groups, providing advice on local, national and international issues. These expert groups are firmly established across CMS.
- Antitrust, competition and trade
- Banking and finance
- Commercial
- Consumer products
- Corporate/M&A
- Dispute resolution
- Employment and pensions
- Energy and climate change
- Funds
- Hotels and leisure
- Infrastructure and projects
- Insurance
- Intellectual property
- Life sciences and healthcare
- Private equity
- Public procurement
- Real estate
- Tax
- Technology, media and communications
Clients: The firm’s clients include large and mid-sized companies, banks, public, national and multinational institutions active in Portugal or conducting cross-border business. They include several important national and multinational enterprises, operating in industries ranging from energy, oil and gas, renewables, construction, steel, automotive, car rental, transportation, pharmaceuticals and electronics, to general and credit insurance, brokerage and banking. It also represents a number of public entities and private individuals.
CMS: Founded in 1999, CMS is an integrated, multi-jurisdictional organisation of law firms that offers full-service legal and tax advice. With 70+ offices in 40+ countries across the world, employing over 5,000 lawyers, CMS has longstanding expertise both at advising in its local jurisdictions and across borders. CMS offers specialist, business-focused advice to clients - from major multinationals and mid-caps to enterprising start-ups - operating in complex business and constantly changing regulatory environments.