CMS Portugal has secured 10 nominations across 5 key practice areas in the newly published Leaders League 2026 rankings for Intellectual Property, Innovation, and Technology.
A major highlight of this year's results is the firm's promotion to Excellent in the Technology category, alongside top individual recognition for partners José Luís Arnaut and João Leitão Figueiredo.
Standout Ratings Across Key Practice Areas
CMS Portugal achieved strong rankings across all evaluated legal sectors:
- Technology: Practice area rated Excellent, with individual recognition for José Luís Arnaut and João Leitão Figueiredo (both rated Excellent).
- Data Protection: Practice area rated Excellent, with individual recognition for José Luís Arnaut and João Leitão Figueiredo (both rated Excellent).
- IP Litigation: Practice area rated Excellent, with both partners receiving individual Excellent ratings.
- Life Sciences (New Category): Practice area rated Highly Recommended, with individual recognition for both partners (João Leitão Figueiredo rated Highly Recommended).
- Trademark Prosecution: Practice area rated Highly Recommended, highlighting both José Luís Arnaut and João Leitão Figueiredo as Highly Recommended.
Expanding Expertise in Emerging Sector
The 2026 edition of the directory introduced a dedicated Life Sciences category, reflecting growing regulatory and technological demands in healthcare and biotechnology. CMS Portugal's strong showing underlines its capability to handle complex legal matters at the intersection of law, technology, and innovation.
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