Singled out for its ‘great technical competence and commitment’, CMS assists clients across the banking, finance, real estate, retail, and telecoms sectors, offering comprehensive guidance on both transactional and contentious restructuring and insolvency matters. The practice is jointly helmed by Nuno Pena, who is noted for his expertise in Bank Recovery and Resolution Directive-related issues, and António Payan Martins, a specialist in restructurings, special situations, and transactions involving distressed assets and non-performing loans. Miguel Esperança Pina  has left the firm.

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Testimonials

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  • 'The CMS team demonstrates great technical competence and commitment, anticipating the resolution of all legal issues. They also establish an excellent relationship with the client.'

Key clients

  • Tâmega Engineering
  • BAI – Banco Angolano de Investimentos, S.A. | Sociedade Aberta
  • Davidson Kempner European Partners, LLP
  • BFI - Banco de Fomento Internacional, S.A.
  • Ondas & Neblinas, Lda.
  • ANA- Aeroportos de Portugal S.A.
  • Imoholding – Património Imobiliário, SGPS, S.A.
  • Goldman Sachs
  • Massily Portugal S.A.

Work highlights

  • Advised Davidson Kempner European Partners LLP on the corporate and debt restructuring of the companies that own and control the Quinta do Lorde resort project in Madeira.
  • Advised BAI – Banco Angolano de Investimento, S.A. on the restructuring of the facility arrangements originally granted by BAI and the refinancing of a real estate project carried out in Angola by Panservice – Promoção e Gestão de Empreendimentos, S.A. relating to Torres Kianda.
  • Advising ANA – Aeroportos de Portugal, S.A. on the restructuring of Groundforce.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Nuno Pena, Antonio Payan Martins