Cuatrecasas fields an ‘excellent’ team, highlighted by clients for its ’high technical competence’. The practice, which is continuously expanding, excels in a diverse range of matters, including corporate and M&A, public law, dispute resolution, tax, employment and data protection. At the helm sits Vasco Moura Ramos, who is an expert in public and administrative law. The ‘diligent’ Samantha Cyrne focuses on commercial and M&A matters, cross-border investments and real estate transactions, while Alexandra Sequeira specialises in employment and social security law, and is regularly involved in disciplinary proceedings. Dispute resolution is a core specialism for Mónica Azevedo.

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Testimonials

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'The general level of service is excellent, as they have a team that demonstrates good knowledge, high technical competence and possesses a particular ability to reach solutions, placing the client's interest at the centre of the analysis and resolution of each problem.'
‘We have been working mainly with Mónica Azevedo. She is an expert in her practice, with in-depth knowledge of the general legal framework, ensuring that all matters are handled professionally and efficiently.'
‘The consultancy service is always provided quickly and efficiently. The professionals involved demonstrate great analytical capacity and critical thinking.’
'I particularly highlight Joana Magina for her availability, technical competence and quality of the work provided.’
'They are proactive and always available.’
‘Mónica Azevedo and Samantha Cyrne stand out for their proactivity and availability.'
‘Deep knowledge of the local market, legal, regulatory, and related conditions. '
‘Samantha Cyrne - dedication to assisting the client and ensuring successful transactions. Diligent protection of the client.'

Key clients

Transdev
APDL – Administração dos Portos do Douro, Leixões e Viana do Castelo
CEP – Correos Express Portugal
Municipality of Porto (Município do Porto)
Amarenco
Public Works Management of Porto’s Council, E.M. (GO Porto)
Ecoibéria (4NISI)
Centro Hospitalar Universitário do Porto, EPE
Empresa Municipal de Ambiente do Porto
Eurofacilities
Lival
Faurecia
Panhard International SAS
Novasol
Symtomax
The Fladgate Partnership
Manitowoc
Gaw Capital
Lear Corporation
Invacare
Dorel Portugal
Manuel Champalimaud Group
Fantasy Revolution
Ágora
CVC Group
Amorim Cork Service
Utrust Group (Symbolic Protocol)
Yilport Group
The Student Hotel Group
Iskay Pet
Taikai
Farfetch
Doctor Pedro Jorge Gomes de Sousa
Doctor Isabel Couto Guerra and others
Doctor Inês Lameiras Couto Soares
Doctor Maria Luísa Simões Proença
Viamapa
Opturi Development LLC

Work highlights

Advising Group Transdev on several international public tenders for procurement of road passenger transport service in the centre and north regions of Portugal.
Advising Amarenco on the acquisition of several companies developing portfolios of solar photovoltaic projects.
Advising the Municipality of Porto and several municipal companies on numerous matters.