Praised for its ‘great availability, ability to adapt to the client and very solid knowledge’, the team at CMS is particularly strong in debt capital markets, with a standout focus on sustainable bond issuances. The team is jointly led by João Caldeira and Francisco Xavier de Almeida . Caldeira is lauded for his ’solid knowledge and ability to adapt to needs’, while Almeida has extensive experience in special situations, restructuring, and transactions involving distressed assets and non-performing loans.
Testimonials
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‘I consider CMS, especially the team we work with, to be the most complete in the M&A and private equity transactions market. They have great availability, ability to adapt to the client and very solid knowledge in this area. I also note that they continue to adapt to technologies, particularly with regard to the formats of draft transactional documents.'
‘João Caldeira and Tiago Valente Oliveira - availability, solid knowledge and ability to adapt to needs.'
'André Guimarães - availability and autonomy.'
Key clients
- Gaw Capital Partners
- SWEN Capital Partners SA
- WeLink Portugal Investments
- PTB Education II
- C2 Capital Partners
- FCR C2 Medcapital
- Caixa Económica Montepio Geral - Caixa Económica Bancária S.A.
- CREST Capital Partners
- Barclays Bank Plc
- Aquila Capital Group
- Equistone Partners Europe
- Goldman Sachs
Work highlights
- Advised C2 Capital Partners on an investment in Loop in Future, S.A.
- Advised the Arrangers (and all dealers) regarding the €300m green bonds issued by REN Finance B.V., as issuer, and REN – REDES ENERGÉTICAS NACIONAIS SGPS, S.A.
- Advised WeLink Portugal Investment and STAG, as management entity, on the establishmentof a private equity alternative investment fund.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
João Caldeira, Francisco Xavier de Almeida