Practice Areas

Practice Areas

Broad legal coverage

We work across the main areas of law in Portugal and Brazil.

  • Civil and Contracts

    Drafting and reviewing contracts, civil liability and obligations.

  • International Contracts

    Drafting and reviewing contracts governed by Portuguese law, Portuguese-Brazilian partnership agreements and franchising contracts.

  • Corporate and Commercial

    Company formation, shareholder agreements and management support.

  • Tax

    Tax planning and dealings with the tax authorities.

  • Employment

    Employment contracts, dismissals and labour relations.

  • Litigation

    Court representation and dispute resolution.

  • Real Estate

    Buying, selling, letting and regularising property in Portugal. Due diligence, promissory contracts (CPCV), deeds and NHR.

  • Family and Inheritance

    Divorce, parental responsibilities, inheritance and estates.

  • International Family Law

    Divorce with a Portugal–Brazil connection, international parental responsibility, adoption and cross-border maintenance.

  • Citizenship and Immigration

    Citizenship applications, visas and residence permits.

  • Recognition of Qualifications

    Recognition of academic and professional qualifications in Portugal, across Europe and in Brazil.

  • Criminal

    Defence and support at every stage of proceedings.

Portugal–Brazil Bridge

When your matter involves both countries

With offices in Portugal and Brazil, we support situations that span both legal systems.

  • Citizenship

    Citizenship applications and required documents.

  • Inheritance and assets

    Estates and assets in both countries.

  • Foreign judgments

    Recognition of court decisions.

  • Investment

    Legal framework for property and business.