Portuguese law,explained to youin English.
Law firm · Lisbon
For people who live, buy property or inherit in Portugal. Our founding partners see clients in English, at the office in Lisbon or by video call. We look at your case and tell you the risks, the deadlines and what you can do next.
- 4.8★★★★★52 reviews on Google
- +70Years of practice combined between the partners
- 11Practice areas, for individuals and companies
- PT · ENAt the office in Lisbon or by video call
Who we help
Where to start
These are some of the matters people most often bring to us in English. Each page explains how it works in Portugal and what we do.
- 01Buying property in PortugalChecks on the property before you commit, the promissory contract (CPCV) and the deed of sale.
- 02Inheritance in PortugalA relative has died and left assets in Portugal. Who the heirs are, the paperwork and how the estate is divided.
- 03Divorce in PortugalInternational couples who are separating: the divorce itself, arrangements for the children and property in Portugal.
- +Something else?Other areas of law, including criminal law, contract disputes, compensation and companies
A boutique law firm
Personal by design. So that the lawyer you meet at the first consultation is the one who handles your case.
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One lawyer responsible, start to finish
Your case stays with the lawyer who works in that area. If it touches several areas, one lawyer is still answerable for all of it.
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Experience of many similar cases
In court and out of it, the partners know where a case in Portugal tends to get complicated.
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Plain English, your decisions
What is at stake, how long it may take and what it will cost, without jargon. The strategy is agreed with you.
No lawyer can guarantee how a case will end, and Portuguese law does not allow us to promise it. We commit to a careful study of your case and support all the way.
About the firmFounding partners
Three partners, three careers
Different careers, with +35, +20 and +18 years of practice. All three see clients in English, and each area is led by the lawyer who practises it.
The partners work alongside Dr. Alberto Cancelino, a lawyer in public and criminal law, a clinical psychologist and the support team.
Meet the teamHow it works
Your first consultation, step by step
You do not need to know legal terms or have every document ready. Write in English. If there is a deadline, tell us in your request.
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We read your request
We look at what is at stake and check whether a deadline is running.
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We reply within 24 working hours
We confirm availability, the format (in person in Lisbon or by video call) and the fee.
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We prepare the meeting
The lawyer who will see you reads your documents beforehand, so the meeting starts with what matters.
Clients
What clients say
Shown in their original language, mostly Portuguese.
Tive um problema em meu arrendamento e busquei a ajuda da Ribesa Advogados, fui atendido com excelência, pontuais, tiraram todas as duvidas possíveis e me deram a melhor direção para o meu…
Menez B.Nota Excelente. Escritório moderno, equipa simpática. Óptimo aconselhamento na área de família. Todo o meu processo foi conduzido pela Dra. Sara Santos, muito profissional, que sempre…
Filipa R.Fui atendida pela Dr Sara, e enalteço seu profissionalismo, sempre pronta a responder a questões relacionadas com regulação do poder parental, e sempre disponivel para me atender.
Carmen C.Excelentes profissionais, confiança e total transparência. Sempre presentes e disponíveis no acompanhamento ao longo de todo o processo e em todos os esclarecimentos.
Sofia O.
Profissionalismo alicerçado com uma boa dose de respeito pelos conflitos pessoais dos seus clientes. Informação sempre cabal e ao dispor de quem os procura.
Paulo C.
Profissionais de excelência, pela sua ética profissional, competência e confiança transmitida. Recomendo todos os serviços prestados pela Ribesa Advogados.
Mariana C.
Fiquei muito satisfeito com o excelente serviço prestado pela equipa. Ótimos profissionais, confiáveis, competentes e sempre ao dispor para ajudar.
Vitor C.
Estou bastante satisfeito com o trabalho realizado. Serviço de qualidade! Equipa competente e sempre disponível durante todo o processo.
João C.Empresa com excelentes profissionais e 100% confiável. Sempre disponíveis para ajudar, acompanhando todo o processo até ao fim!
Tatiana N.
Book a consultation
Tell us what is happening
Describe the situation in your own words, in English or Portuguese. Once we have read your request, we contact you within 24 working hours to agree the date and format of the consultation.
- Phone
- +351 21 241 0666Call to a Portuguese landline
- +351 935 718 531Call to a Portuguese mobile network
- contacto@ribesa.pt
- Office
- Av. Júlio Dinis, n.º 2, 2.º Esq.
1050-131 Lisbon, Portugal
Consultation request
A short summary is enough. Everything you send us is covered by professional secrecy.
A member of our team reads every request.
- Professional secrecy
- No obligation
- Reply within 24 working hours