Lisbon, Portugal – CMS Portugal, a prominent law firm, has recently elevated three of its attorneys to the position of equity partners, strengthening its leadership across various key practice areas, including corporate M&A, tax, and labour law & pension funds. The promotions are a testament to the firm’s commitment to recognizing and advancing talent within its ranks according to José Luís Arnaut, the managing partner of CMS Portugal.
Margarida Vila Franca, now a partner in the corporate M&A practice, has carved out a niche in handling complex transactions, such as acquisitions, public offerings, mergers, and corporate restructurings. Her expertise spans multiple sectors, increasingly focusing on the financial services industry in Portugal where she guides both domestic and international clients through regulatory and compliance landscapes.
Nuno Figueirôa Santos, promoted to a tax law partner, brings a wealth of knowledge in tax consulting and planning for national and international companies. His expertise is diverse, covering sectors from financial services to communications and real estate. Santos is notably adept at structuring M&A transactions and assisting high-net-worth individuals with the legal and tax aspects of their investments.
On the labour law front, Sofia Mateus has stepped up as a partner in labour law & pension funds. Her role is pivotal in managing staff restructurings, orchestrating collective redundancy processes, and navigating the complexities of employment law. Mateus is also proficient in negotiating collective bargaining agreements and working closely with trade unions and worker councils, providing essential labor law guidance to firms across various industries, including finance, construction, and pharmaceuticals.
These strategic appointments underscore CMS Portugal’s robust growth trajectory and its readiness to tackle the legal challenges in a dynamic global market. The promotions not only reflect the individual accomplishments of Vila Franca, Figueirôa Santos, and Mateus but also indicate a clear strategy by CMS Portugal to bolster its leadership in key areas that are critical to its clients.
The firm’s decision to promote from within also signals a significant trust in the ability of its team to foster existing client relationships and forge new ones, setting a strong foundation for its future endeavors in the Portuguese and international legal markets. As these newly appointed partners undertake their new roles, CMS Portugal is positioned to enhance its service offerings and deepen its sectoral expertise across its operational spectrum.
This strategic alignment of internal talent with the firm’s long-term goals illustrates a clear pathway that CMS Portugal is crafting not only for its clients but also for its most important asset—its people.
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