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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

  • Advisory to companies on commercial practices, mergers and acquisitions (merger control).

  • Litigation related to cartels or abuse of market power.

  • Consultancy on State aid and compliance with EU rules.

  • Advisory to Portuguese companies on compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) or investigations by the Portuguese Competition Authority (AdC).

Internal Market Law

  • Advisory on free movement of goods and services, exports/imports and customs barriers.

  • Regulation of free movement of workers and European citizenship.

  • Consultancy on recognition of professional qualifications.

  • Compliance with directives on cross-border trade.

  • Resolution of disputes concerning restrictions on free movement.

Consumer Law

  • Advisory on consumer rights in distance and off-premises contracts.

  • Resolution of disputes related to unfair terms or unfair commercial practices.

  • Implementation of directives such as the Consumer Rights Directive.

  • Advisory to online retailers to ensure compliance with consumer protection rules.

Environmental Law

  • Waste management and circular economy.

  • Legal consultancy on carbon emissions and compliance with the European Green Deal.

  • Legal advisory on renewable energy projects.

  • Litigation related to breaches of environmental regulations.

European Employment Law

  • Review of contracts and working conditions, gender equality and labour mobility.

  • Advisory on posting of workers to other Member States.

  • Implementation of directives on equal treatment and non-discrimination.

  • Resolution of cross-border employment disputes.

Tax and Customs Law

  • Advisory on customs rules of the single market.

  • Consultancy on VAT regimes in intra-Community transactions.

  • Advisory on the customs union and tariffs.

  • Tax litigation with cross-border impact.

  • Advisory to exporting companies on the Union Customs Code.

Digital Law and Data Protection

  • Implementation of GDPR compliance policies.

  • Advisory on cybersecurity and personal data protection.

  • Resolution of disputes related to data breaches.

European Banking and Financial Law

  • Consultancy on cross-border financial services.

  • Advisory on compliance with regulations of the European Banking Authority.

  • Litigation related to complex financial products.

  • Interpretation of the Markets in Financial Instruments Directive (MiFID).

Cross-Border Dispute Resolution

  • Representation in proceedings before the Court of Justice of the European Union.

  • International commercial arbitration under EU regulations.

  • Mediation in cross-border disputes.

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