European Union Law
Our firm provides legal services in European Union Law, offering advisory to national and international clients on legal issues involving multiple jurisdictions. We act with in-depth knowledge of European and international norms, treaties and conventions, delivering effective solutions in areas such as trade, human rights, arbitration and judicial cooperation.
Practice Areas
Competition Law
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Advisory to companies on commercial practices, mergers and acquisitions (merger control).
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Litigation related to cartels or abuse of market power.
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Consultancy on State aid and compliance with EU rules.
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Advisory to Portuguese companies on compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) or investigations by the Portuguese Competition Authority (AdC).
Internal Market Law
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Advisory on free movement of goods and services, exports/imports and customs barriers.
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Regulation of free movement of workers and European citizenship.
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Consultancy on recognition of professional qualifications.
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Compliance with directives on cross-border trade.
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Resolution of disputes concerning restrictions on free movement.
Consumer Law
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Advisory on consumer rights in distance and off-premises contracts.
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Resolution of disputes related to unfair terms or unfair commercial practices.
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Implementation of directives such as the Consumer Rights Directive.
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Advisory to online retailers to ensure compliance with consumer protection rules.
Environmental Law
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Waste management and circular economy.
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Legal consultancy on carbon emissions and compliance with the European Green Deal.
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Legal advisory on renewable energy projects.
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Litigation related to breaches of environmental regulations.
European Employment Law
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Review of contracts and working conditions, gender equality and labour mobility.
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Advisory on posting of workers to other Member States.
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Implementation of directives on equal treatment and non-discrimination.
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Resolution of cross-border employment disputes.
Tax and Customs Law
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Advisory on customs rules of the single market.
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Consultancy on VAT regimes in intra-Community transactions.
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Advisory on the customs union and tariffs.
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Tax litigation with cross-border impact.
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Advisory to exporting companies on the Union Customs Code.
Digital Law and Data Protection
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Implementation of GDPR compliance policies.
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Advisory on cybersecurity and personal data protection.
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Resolution of disputes related to data breaches.
European Banking and Financial Law
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Consultancy on cross-border financial services.
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Advisory on compliance with regulations of the European Banking Authority.
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Litigation related to complex financial products.
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Interpretation of the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID).
Cross-Border Dispute Resolution
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Representation in proceedings before the Court of Justice of the European Union.
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International commercial arbitration under EU regulations.
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Mediation in cross-border disputes.
