Clara da Costa

Lawyer - Attorney at Law - Solicitor - Advocate

Portuguese Bar Association number 45229L. Degree in Law at Autónoma Law School. Graduate of Registries and Notarial Practice - Autónoma Law School. Graduate of Labour Law - Católica Law School. Member of the Portuguese Bar Association Member European Association of Lawyers.

Several distinctions by peers on international lawyers directories

Bellver and Candela group real estate lawyer until 2009

Criminal and administrative litigation lawyer practice in media covered cases at the beggining of career while working mid-size law firms.

‍United Nations Law and Justice Research Institute, Legal Adviser until 2011.

Private client and business lawyer since 2009 when the office was founded, managing an in-house team of lawyers and solicitors.

Our Team

Ana Estevas joined our firm with extensive legal experience across multiple fields. She excels in solving complex cross-border legal issues, benefiting our clients through her exceptional organizational and interpretive skills. Her expertise spans tax, real estate, commercial, and citizenship law, with notable achievements in nationality cases. Ana's ability to manage daily operations under pressure and her dedication significantly enhance our service quality and efficiency, making her an invaluable team member

Rita Pinheiro an experienced solicitor in citizenship, real estate law, legal inspections, and due diligence. Her expertise extends to citizenship and nationality law and at our firm, Rita manages a large client database with precision, ensuring seamless operations and excellent outcomes. Her approachable demeanor and comprehensive knowledge make her invaluable to our team, significantly enhancing our service quality and client satisfaction.

Conceição Zenida a highly experienced solicitor with former experience in a major electricity company and accountancy firms with advanced degrees in citizenship law and real estate management she brings diverse expertise. At our office, she is involved in resolving complex legal issues, particularly in real estate and consulting in inheritance matters and family wealth protection. Her ability to work under pressure, navigate government offices, and cover mainland territory makes her invaluable. Conceição's dedication and client-focused approach significantly enhance our service quality and effectiveness.

Mila João, a portuguese Angolan-born mathematics graduate, specializes in data management and automation at our law office. She oversees our server client database, excels in Excel automation, and manages government platform interactions. Mila's precision, organizational skills, and positive attitude streamline operations and foster an efficient work environment, making her an essential team member.

The way we work

In all Portuguese law areas, which may be critical to our clients' decisions, we work seamlessly with like-minded professionals, with the same standards of client-service culture and international exposure.

When clients request our input in other areas we may not be qualified for, we collaborate closely with the most suitable consultants.

We may remain involved in the engagement of external lawyers, acting as project managers, but we are equally happy with stepping aside, though keeping a watchful eye. We believe that what goes around, comes around anyway.