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\nMember of the Portuguese Bar Association since 2010.<\/p>\nPostgraduate in Labour Law and Labour Procedure.<\/p>\n
Postgraduate in Domestic Violence.<\/p>\n
MBA in Legal and Business Management.<\/p>\n
Advanced training in Immigration and Nationality Law.<\/p>\n
Recognised as Gender Equality Expert by the Commission for Citizenship and Gender Equality.<\/p>\n
Trainer in several areas of Law, namely Labour Law, Family Law and Real Estate Law.<\/p>\n
Professional experience in several law firms, advising national and international clients, particularly in civil and labour litigation, regulatory matters, immigration law and real estate operations.<\/p>\n
Advises international clients on mobility and investment processes in Portugal, with particular focus on residence regimes, namely Golden Visa (ARI), D2, D3, D7 and D8 visas, as well as nationality proceedings.<\/p>\n
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