Filipe Pereira Duarte promoted to partner at CRS

CRS Advogados has promoted Filipe Pereira Duarte, coordinator of the Porto office, to the position of partner. “This recognition reflects his dedication, professional excellence and significant contribution to the firm’s success, particularly in the areas of litigation and real estate”, states the Portuguese law firm in a press release.

Duarte has been with CRS Advogados since 2020. He is also the President of the Porto Regional Board of ANJAP – the National Association of Young Portuguese Lawyers. Between 2009 and 2020, he was a trainee and later an associate lawyer at Abreu Advogados. According to CRS, since taking over the coordination of the Porto office, Filipe Pereira Duarte has played a crucial role in the development of highly complex projects. He is the first lawyer to achieve partner status in addition to the founding partners.

“It is with great pride that we promote Filipe to partner at CRS Advogados. We are confident that his leadership will continue to bring value to our clients and strengthen our position in the market. With this appointment, CRS Advogados reinforces its commitment to recognizing and valuing internal talent, consolidating the strategic position of the Porto office and guaranteeing the continuity of an excellent legal service”, says Nuno Pereira da Cruz, managing partner.