Legal Practices

We provide legal advice to national and international companies throughout all stages of their business lifecycle, from incorporation and corporate housekeeping to complex strategic transactions. We support our clients in corporate structuring and reorganization, seeking effective solutions aligned with their business objectives.

• Incorporation of commercial and professional companies
• Establishment and approval of investment funds and Real Estate Investment Management Companies
• Incorporation of associations and foundations
• Registration of foreign companies with the National Registry of Legal Entities
• Drafting of shareholder agreements
• Corporate restructuring, mergers, acquisitions, and demergers
• Commercial contracts
• Strategic advisory and business planning
• Legal support for companies and investment funds

We provide legal assistance at all stages of real estate investment, from acquisition and licensing to sale or lease. Our experience includes residential, commercial, and tourism projects, as well as transactions involving real estate funds and private equity.

• Planning and structuring of real estate investments
• Legal due diligence on real estate assets
• Negotiation and drafting of promissory purchase and sale agreements, deeds, lease agreements, commodatum, business transfer agreements, construction contracts, and others
• Real estate leasing contracts
• Urban licensing and administrative proceedings

We assist private clients and investors in obtaining visas, residence permits, and Portuguese nationality, ensuring rigorous and personalized support throughout the process.

• Golden Visa / Residence Permit for Investment (ARI)
• Visas and residence permits, including D7 (passive income), D2 (entrepreneur), and D8 (digital nomad)
• Portuguese nationality by naturalization, origin, or Sephardic ancestry

We provide legal advice on financing and investment transactions, assisting companies, investors, and financial institutions in structuring solutions tailored to their needs.

• Financing of real estate and corporate transactions
• Real estate leasing contracts
• Structuring of investment vehicles
• Advisory on the negotiation of banking and credit agreements

We advise individuals and companies on tax structuring for their investments and on fulfilling their tax obligations, seeking efficient solutions in compliance with applicable regulations.

• Tax planning for companies and individuals
• Taxation of real estate and corporate investments
• Tax due diligence and restructuring

We represent clients in judicial and arbitration proceedings, ensuring a strategic and results-oriented approach to defending their interests.

• Civil and commercial litigation
• Arbitration and alternative dispute resolution
• Debt recovery and insolvency proceedings

We provide legal support to companies and employees on employment matters, offering guidance on labor relations management and dispute resolution.

• Drafting of employment contracts
• Corporate restructuring and dismissals
• International mobility and expatriation regimes
• Employment litigation

We assist clients in asset management and succession planning, ensuring legal protection and security in the transfer of assets and the regulation of family relationships.

• Estate planning and wills
• Probate and asset partition
• Matrimonial property regimes and prenuptial agreements
• Divorce and parental responsibility agreements

We support our clients in ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory requirements applicable to their businesses, mitigating risks and enhancing corporate governance practices.

• Implementation of compliance policies and corporate governance
• Anti-money laundering (AML) and counter-terrorist financing (CTF) compliance
• Whistleblower protection framework
• Conflict of interest registration and prevention