Portugal Desk

The growing internationalization of wealth, investments, and business operations has increased Portugal’s relevance as a gateway to the European market. In this context, Urbano Vitalino Advogados has consolidated its presence in the country through its own operation in Lisbon, located on Avenida da Liberdade, one of Portugal’s leading business and financial centers.

Led by partner Rafaella Lôbo, the Lisbon office provides integrated legal advisory services to investors, companies, and families in matters involving real estate investments, corporate structuring, estate and succession planning, international mobility, and business expansion.

Combining knowledge of the Portuguese regulatory environment with the experience of one of Brazil’s largest full-service law firms, the firm provides strategic support for international transactions, connecting opportunities between Brazil and Europe with legal certainty and close client support.

Main areas of work:

• Real estate investments and due diligence.
• Purchase and sale of real estate.
• Corporate structuring and business reorganization.
• International estate and succession planning.
• Tax advice for investors and new residents.
• Wealth governance and international family structures.
• Incorporation and recognition of companies in the European Union.
• Investment funds eligible for residency.
• Residence by investment.
• Portuguese nationality.
• Visas and international mobility.
• International family law.
• Recognition of foreign judgments.
• Civil status updates in Portugal.
• Financing transactions and relationships with financial institutions.