ABOUT US
Sardinha Advogados Associados is a full-service law firm based in Portugal. We are a team of lawyers who act in several areas of expertise, providing legal advice to national and overseas clients, with creativity, rigour and commitment.
ATTENTION TO DETAIL
Sardinha Advogados Associados takes a critical and careful look at the business of its clients. Such a deep insight into clients’ business enables us to provide high level legal advice, outlining effective solutions which accommodate clients’ needs.
AREAS OF EXPERTISE
The multi-disciplinary expertise of our specialized lawyers enables us to provide high quality, responsive and cost-effective services to our clients, mainly in the areas of real estate, foreign investment, corporate law, tax law and labour law.
PRACTICE AREAS
Our team of lawyers represents clients in legal disputes in all areas of practice and also provides legal advice in real estate projects, commercial transactions and foreign investment.
CORPORATE AND COMMERCIAL LAW
Our team is known for providing high quality services in relation to corporate governance matters, as well as in diverse business transactions: incorporation of companies, mergers and acquisitions, corporate restructurings, joint ventures, as well as in general commercial agreements.
LITIGATION
Our litigation lawyers have comprehensive knowledge of all aspects of Portuguese procedural law. We have experience in representing clients in a wide range of judicial disputes across several areas of law and across three levels of jurisdiction.
Employment Law
Our lawyers provide advice on a daily basis to entrepreneurial clients in all legal matters related to labour law. Efficient labour advice is important to reduce the risk of employment litigation and to avoid disruption in the life of clients’ companies.
TAX LAW
Tax law is relevant to all business transactions. As Portuguese tax law becomes increasingly complex, businesses and individuals need expert lawyers who are able to identify, estimate and anticipate taxes in clients’transactions.
REAL ESTATE AND CONSTRUCTION
We assist developers, investors, contractors, sub-contractors, banks, investment funds and individuals acting in the Portuguese real estate market, specifically in:
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DUE DILIGENCE
Advising on the legal and regulatory rules applicable to the operation of different commercial and industrial activities. Assisting in the purchase and sale of real estate, mergers and acquisitions and the performance of respective due diligences. Creating real estate investment vehicles and drafting civil work and supervision agreements.
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MANAGEMENT OF PROPERTIES
We provide our clients specialized advice in drafting and negotiating real estate agreements, especially purchase and sale, commercial leases and agreements regarding the use of space in shopping malls. We also liaise with condominiums and manage private properties and tourism projects, such as hotels, serviced apartments, resorts, golf courses, hostels and marinas.
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URBAN PLANNING
We have experience providing assistance on public concessions and administrative licensing for different types of industries. We also handle urbanistic due diligences before the Land Registrar, Tax Department and Portuguese City Council.
FOREIGN INVESTMENT
Our team provides legal advice to overseas clients – private clients and companies – who intend to stay and operate in Portugal.
SETTING UP BUSINESS
Incorporation of companies, setting up branches and granting Portuguese nationality and residence permits to individuals.
RESIDENCE PERMIT FOR INVESTMENT ACTIVITY (GOLDEN VISA)
The Residence Permit for Investment Activity allows non-European citizens to invest in Portugal and obtain a residence permit. We are able to advise clients on the specifics of each type of investment, in particular in the purchase and rental of properties in Portugal.
OUR TEAM
In addition to proficiency in several languages, our lawyers have diverse academic backgrounds and different professional careers, which enables us to represent clients in complex and strategic legal cases, as well as in cross border transactions.
Contact usJOSÉ ALBERTO SARDINHA
jas@sardinhaadvogados.com
Lawyer with 40 years of professional experience. His cunning legal insights combined with extensive and recognised trial experience makes him a reference in our litigation department. He has been very active representing many clients in judicial proceedings in various areas of law.
JOSÉ MARIA SARDINHA
jms@sardinhaadvogados.com
His academic background combined with legal knowledge acquired throughout his international work enable him to advise companies on corporate matters, foreign investment and labour law matters. He is proficient in English, French and Italian, which strengthen his relation with overseas clients.
TERESA MOTA LOURENÇO
teresamotalourenco@sardinhaadvogados.com
As head of our real estate and construction practice area, Teresa has an extensive experience in advising contractors, developers, investors and individuals acting in the Portuguese real estate market.
FRANCISCO AUGUSTO PIGNATTA
fpignatta@sardinhaadvogados.com
Francisco practices in the areas of international commerce, private international law, contractual law and non-lucrative associations law. Author of several books related to the United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods (Vienna 1980) (CISG) and Brazilian Law.
TERESA DOS SANTOS SILVA
tsilva@sardinhaadvogados.com
Teresa is a very active litigation lawyer. With more than 10 years of professional experience, she has gained extensive trial skills, having represented and assisted many clients in judicial proceedings involving civil, criminal, bankruptcy and probate matters.
CONTACTS
Address:
Rua Serpa Pinto nº 18 – 1º andar, 2560-363 Torres Vedras – Portugal.
Address:
Rua de Baixo nº 17, 2655-237 Ericeira – Portugal.
Phone Number:
+351 261 322 973
Email:
jms@sardinhaadvogados.com