CMS excels in sectors such as pharmaceutical, hospitality, technology and energy. The firm is well-versed in advising clients on a broad array of corporate and tax matters. Alberto Galhardo Simões focuses on infrastructure, project finance and M&A; he co-heads the practice with Nuno Alves Mansilha, who advise on FDI and restructuring mandates, and Tiago Machado Graça, who represents domestic and international entities in tax and investment work.
Testimonials
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- ‘Their availability and capacity to work under pressure. Excellent legal skills at reasonable costs. One of their main advantages is knowing both the local market and the European way of working.’
‘CMS offers its clients a wide range of legal expertise across the various sectors in which we operate, which is why we turn to CMS whenever we need support, both legal and consulting. We also recommend CMS to all our clients.'
‘We primarily work with Nuno Mansilha, who has been providing us with strong support. However, depending on the subject, Nuno directs us to the right specialists. We have great confidence in Nuno Mansilha’s experience and ability to assist us whenever needed, and we recommend Nuno to our clients whenever they require legal advice.'
Key clients
- Vantage Drilling
- CPU Consultores International, S.A
- SPIE Oil & Gas Services
- Enterprise Philippe Lassarat
- Orey Group
- Tereos Group (Companhia do Sena)
- Keyplan
- Altus Management Group
- Saipem SpA
- Vinci Energies, S.A.
- Voith Hydro
- Boluda Towage, S.L.
Work highlights
- Advised Enterprise Philippe Lassarat on the drafting and development of the contract template for the rental of scaffolding to be used in its activity in Mozambique.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Alberto Galhardo Simões, Nuno Alves Mansilha, Tiago Machado Graça