Miguel Pereira Coutinho Joins Pragma Advogados as Partner, Strengthening Criminal & Compliance Practice
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Primary Topic: Legal Professional Appointment
Primary Keyword: Miguel Pereira Coutinho
Secondary Keywords: Pragma Advogados, MFA Legal, cuatrecasas, criminal law, compliance, internal investigations, regulatory offences, corporate defense, legal litigation
Pragma Advogados has announced the appointment of Miguel Pereira Coutinho as a new partner, bolstering the firm’s capabilities in criminal law, regulatory offences, compliance, and internal investigations. Coutinho joins Pragma from MFA Legal, where he led the compliance and internal investigations practice as a senior counsel.This move represents a meaningful expansion of Pragma Advogados’ expertise in a critical area of legal practice.
extensive Legal Background
Miguel Pereira Coutinho brings over 20 years of experience to Pragma Advogados, having previously spent two decades at Cuatrecasas. https://www.pragmaadvogados.com/en/news/pragma-advogados-appoints-miguel-pereira-coutinho-as-partner/ His practice focuses on corporate defence, complex litigation, and advising companies, financial institutions, and individuals on a range of criminal matters.
Coutinho’s expertise encompasses:
Criminal proceedings
Internal investigations
Sanctioning procedures
Prevention of economic and financial crime
Focus on Compliance and Risk Prevention
Beyond litigation, Coutinho has a strong track record in developing and implementing robust compliance programs. He specializes in criminal risk prevention, including the creation of internal policies and procedures, training programs, and confidential whistleblowing channels. This expertise is increasingly vital for organizations navigating complex regulatory landscapes and prioritizing ethical conduct.
Notable litigation Experience
Throughout his career,Coutinho has been involved in several high-profile criminal cases in Portugal. These include:
The “Cardinal Case”
“operation Labyrinth”
the BPP case
The invasion of the Alcochete training ground.He also has significant experience in regulatory litigation before key Portuguese authorities,including:
Competition Authority (https://www.concorrencia.gov.pt/en)
Bank of Portugal (https://www.bportugal.pt/en)
CMVM (Portuguese Securities Market commission) (https://www.cmvm.pt/en/)
ASAE (Food and Economic and Social Activities Inspection Authority) (https://www.asae.gov.pt/)
ANAC (National Civil Aviation Authority) (https://www.anac.pt/en)
ANACOM (National Communications Authority) (https://www.anacom.pt/en)
Pragma Advogados’ Strategic Growth
Pragma Advogados views Coutinho’s appointment as a key step in solidifying its position as a leading firm in criminal law and compliance. https://www.pragmaadvogados.com/en/news/pragma-advogados-appoints-miguel-pereira-coutinho-as-partner/ The firm emphasizes the growing demand for legal support in navigating demanding compliance obligations and maintaining institutional integrity, areas where Coutinho’s expertise will be invaluable.
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