Practice Areas
Real Estate
Immigration & Nationality
Employment Law
Commercial & Corporate
Civil Law
Criminal Law
Registry & Notarial Services
Intellectual Property
The right legal advice, exactly when you need it
We are committed to delivering a truly exceptional legal service, built on close client relationships, unwavering availability, and swift, effective action. Your concerns become our priority from the very first moment.
Our mission is to be a genuine, practical asset to those who place their trust in us — offering clear solutions, strategic guidance, and comprehensive support across every area of Law and in the everyday challenges that require reliable legal insight.
We operate across a wide range of legal fields, and we stand out as a firm recognised for its specialised expertise in real estate, residency in Portugal, employment, commercial and civil matters, as well as registry and notarial services.
— Immigration & Nationality
If you are planning to relocate abroad and Portugal is your chosen destination, we are here to guide you every step of the way.
We assist both EU and non‑EU citizens throughout the entire process of establishing residency in Portugal — from selecting the appropriate visa, scheduling appointments in the country of origin and in Portugal, gathering and preparing all required documentation, ensuring the successful approval of your visa, and providing in‑person support at appointments so that language is never a barrier. We accompany you through every stage until your residence card is safely in your hands.
The visa process can be complex, and our role is to ensure you never have to deal with the stress of lengthy bureaucracy, incorrect documents, uncertainties, deadlines, or administrative obstacles.
We have also addressed many of the practical questions that arise when moving to Portugal. It is an extraordinary country — discover whether it is the right place for you and your family.
Beyond the full residency visa process, our lawyers and legal specialists provide comprehensive legal services, legal consultancy, registry services, and notarial support.
We assist clients directly, and we also work closely with relocation companies that support families not only with the visa process but also with housing searches, setting up utilities, assistance with purchasing or importing vehicles, exchanging driving licences, finding medical specialists, researching schools, supporting enrolment, and much more. We take care of everything needed to help you settle into this welcoming and beautiful country.
We handle: residence visas, VFS appointments, AIMA appointments, NIF, NISS, health number, driving licence exchange, tax representation, residence renewals, nationality applications, and Hague Apostille services.
— Civil Law
We are fully prepared to provide legal assistance in matters relating to the Law of Obligations, Contract Law, Property Rights, Family Law and Succession Law. Our services cover divorce, parental responsibility, inheritance proceedings and asset division, succession matters, wills, property rights and specialised contracts, legal capacity and assisted decision‑making, interim measures, eviction proceedings, and civil liability.
Our aim is to offer clear, strategic and compassionate guidance in situations that often carry significant personal and emotional weight, ensuring that your rights and interests are protected at every stage.
— Registry & Notarial Services
Under Portuguese Law No. 49/2004 of 24 August and Decree‑Law No. 76‑A/2006 of 29 March, lawyers in Portugal are granted specific notarial powers. We provide support in powers of attorney, signature certification, document and copy certification, commercial registry procedures, land registry, vehicle registration, data protection authorisations, and translations.
— Real Estate
We provide specialised legal support in all matters relating to the purchase and sale of property, guiding clients through every stage of the process — from document review and due diligence to drafting or revising promissory contracts, obtaining all required documentation, and full representation at the final deed of purchase and sale.
We also advise on tenancy matters, property management, commercial leases, promissory purchase and sale agreements, donations, usufruct arrangements, lease agreements, due diligence and document procurement, AMI licence applications, IMPIC communications and annual AMI licence renewals, as well as local accommodation (AL) licensing.
Our goal is to ensure that every transaction is secure, transparent, and efficient, giving you complete confidence whether you are buying, selling, leasing, or managing property in Portugal.
— Commercial & Corporate
We provide comprehensive legal support to companies across a wide range of sectors, assisting with the many legal and operational aspects of day‑to‑day corporate activity. From the very moment a business is created, we offer strategic guidance and ensure full compliance with all legal obligations.
Our services include the incorporation of commercial companies, mergers, share transfers, commercial registry procedures, debt recovery, insolvency and PER proceedings, UBO/RCBE compliance, and service agreements.
Our goal is to support businesses at every stage of their growth, offering clear, practical and reliable legal solutions that allow companies to operate with confidence and security.
— Employment Law
We have extensive experience in Employment Law and provide support to both employers and employees. Our approach goes beyond handling employment disputes — we focus strongly on prevention, helping companies structure and manage their workforce in full compliance with legal requirements, while also advising employees on their rights to avoid lengthy and often stressful proceedings.
We offer legal assistance in employment contracts, disciplinary procedures, collective dismissals, and role redundancies.
Our aim is to ensure that both employers and employees are protected, informed, and empowered to act with confidence in any employment‑related matter.
— Intellectual Property
We offer highly specialised legal advice in Industrial and Intellectual Property, ensuring strategic, effective and innovative protection for businesses of all sizes. Safeguarding intellectual property is essential for companies and creators, as it secures exclusive rights of use and reproduction, fostering innovation and creativity.
Our services include national, EU and international trademark registration, as well as patents and design protection.
We work to ensure that your ideas, creations and brand identity are fully protected, allowing your business to grow with confidence and security.
DPA – Authenticated Private Document
Property purchases in Portugal - If you are buying property in Portugal, we can prepare the DPA for the transaction, ensuring that all documentation is properly verified and that every legal requirement is met. We also handle all subsequent property registrations, guaranteeing a secure and seamless acquisition process.
The Founding Partners
Sandra Minez
Partner
Sandra is a founding partner with more than 20 years of experience in legal practice. Throughout her career, she has worked across several areas of Law, with a particular focus on Real Estate Law, Immigration Law, Family and Succession Law, and Commercial Law.
Sandra has extensive experience providing legal counsel to commercial companies, particularly in debt recovery and employment legislation.
Sandra holds a Law degree and has been a member of the Portuguese Bar Association since October 2002.
Sandra values direct contact with clients, and when she is not at the office, she finds her escape from professional demands in family travels and swimming.
Helena Carolina de Freitas
Partner
Helena is a founding partner whose practice spans several areas of Law, with a particular focus on Employment and Social Security Law, Nationality and Immigration procedures, Real Estate Law, Family and Child Law, as well as matters relating to Civil Contracts, Enforcement Proceedings and Injunction Procedures.
She holds a Law degree from the Faculty of Law of the University of Lisbon and has completed postgraduate studies in Children, Family and Succession Law, as well as in Equality Law, both at the University of Lisbon.
When she is not at the office, Helena finds moments of balance and peace by the sea and on the beach.
"And in the end, as in all strong relationships, we build a bond with our clients that allows us to remain by their side whenever needed, in every area of their lives where legal guidance can offer value — contributing to prevention, security, understanding, and both personal and professional growth. And we are proud to say that in every client, we have found a friend."