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The ‘exceptional’ team at CMS regularly acts for a diverse roster of clients, including leading domestic and international clients operating in the TMT sector. The team excels in M&A, software licensing, sponsorship contracts, data protection and litigation issues. The practice is jointly steered by José Luís Arnaut and João Leitão Figueiredo. Arnaut is adept in IP matters, while Figueiredo provides regular advice on contentious, transactional and day-to-day matters in the fields of IP, IT and data protection. Key support is offered by associate Sara Rocha, whose expertise covers the media, technology, e-commerce, IP, and data protection spaces.

Legal 500 Editorial commentary

Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘All of the team's work is exceptional, revealing great proximity and ability to resolve the most complex issues. I highlight, in particular, João Leitão Figueiredo.’

  • ‘From the team, I highlight partner João Leitão Figueiredo, not only for his unquestionable knowledge in the TMT area, but for his team leadership capacity and proximity to clients.' 

Key clients

  • SRT Group (Stuart)
  • Solera Group (Audatex)
  • Comcast & Paramount Global
  • RTB House
  • Galp Group
  • Super Bock Group
  • Bensaude Group
  • Essilor Portugal
  • DaVita Group
  • Inveready
  • Vinci Energies
  • Savills
  • FCR C2 Medcapital
  • Delta Cafés (Nabeiro Group)

Work highlights

  • Advising SRT Group (Stuart) on its incorporation in Portugal, which included licensing procedures and compliance issues.
  • Advising Solera Group (Audatex ) on the restructuring of its business in Portugal, namely in the revision of contractual minutes, advertising, data protection and information security.
  • Monitoring and reviewing the Super Bock Group's advertising campaigns, assisting with the fulfilment of obligations regarding advertising and consumer law.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

José Luís Arnaut, João Leitão Figueiredo

Other key lawyers

Sara Rocha, Ricardo Pintão