Award-Winning Portuguese Solicitors
At Giambrone & Partners, our award-winning Porto and London solicitors provide expert legal advice across all key areas of Portuguese law. With over 20 years of experience, we deliver multilingual, practical guidance for individuals, families, and businesses navigating legal matters in Portugal and internationally. Known for our professionalism, approachability, and strategic insight, we help clients achieve successful outcomes across complex legal disputes, immigration, citizenship, property, and corporate matters.
BEST FULL SERVICE LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR
Finance Monthly Awards
LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR IN THE ISLES
Top Legal Awards
CONTENTIOUS TRUST AND ESTATES TEAM OF THE YEAR
British Legal Awards (Shortlisted)
CROSS BORDER LITIGATION LAW FIRM OF THE YEAR 2024
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Expert Portuguese Legal Services
Our team includes specialist employment solicitors, family law solicitors, probate and inheritance solicitors, financial fraud lawyers, immigration lawyers, and litigation experts, providing comprehensive support for individuals, families, and businesses. We combine local expertise in Portugal with international reach, ensuring clear, strategic, and multilingual advice for every client.
Portuguese Citizenship Lawyers
Giambrone & Partners provides end-to-end guidance for Portuguese citizenship applications, including citizenship by descent, marriage, cohabitation, residency, and through former Portuguese territories. We carefully assess eligibility, prepare and verify all documentation, submit applications via the official online portal, and handle all communication with Portuguese authorities.
Benefits of Portuguese citizenship include:
- Visa-free travel to 188 countries
- Full access to healthcare, education, and social security
- The ability to work and reside freely in Portugal and across the EU
- Dual nationality, preserving your current citizenship
- Eligibility to pass Portuguese nationality to your children
Our lawyers provide multilingual support in English, Spanish, Greek, French, Italian, and Portuguese, guiding clients through complex legal requirements and cross-border matters.
Portuguese Immigration & Visa Services
Our immigration specialists assist individuals, families, and businesses to live, work, and invest legally in Portugal, providing tailored support for multiple visa pathways:
Digital Nomad Visa (D8)
- For remote workers and freelancers wishing to live in Portugal while working for foreign companies or clients
- Full support with eligibility, applications, NIF registration, bank accounts, insurance, and Consular appointments
Golden Visa (Investment Residency)
- For non-EU/EEA/Swiss citizens seeking residency through qualifying investment
- end-to-end assistance from investment selection to SEF submissions, renewals, and eventual citizenship applications
Other Immigration Services
- Work permits and corporate relocation
- Residency and long-term visas for families and retirees (D7 Visa)
- Appeals for rejected applications
Our lawyers provide personalised, results-oriented guidance, ensuring compliance with Portuguese immigration law while minimising administrative burden. Offices in London, Porto, and across the UK allow us to coordinate cross-border applications efficiently.
Portuguese Employment Law
Leading employment solicitors in Porto provide support for employees and employers in disputes including:
- Unfair dismissal, redundancy, and constructive dismissal claims
- Workplace discrimination, harassment, and bullying
- Settlement agreements, employment contracts, and bonus disputes
- Misconduct, grievance, and disciplinary issues
We provide practical solutions to protect your rights, resolve disputes efficiently, and reduce workplace stress.
Portuguese Divorce & Family Law
Our specialist family law solicitors assist with:
- Divorce and separation (including international cases)
- Child custody, welfare, and access arrangements
- Financial settlements, pre- and post-nuptial agreements
- Cohabitation agreements and alternative family structures
- Enforcement of court orders across jurisdictions
We tailor advice to each client to ensure the best outcomes for your family.
Portuguese Real Estate Law
Our real estate lawyers provide comprehensive support for residential and commercial property purchases, including:
- Due diligence, verifying ownership, encumbrances, and legal compliance
- Drafting and executing Sales and Purchase Agreements (SPA)
- Transfer of ownership, registration, and tax compliance
- Visa and residency guidance for property buyers (D7, Digital Nomad)
We ensure your investment is secure and legally compliant.
Portuguese Probate & Inheritance
Managing estates and inheritance matters requires specialist knowledge. Our probate solicitors assist with:
- Probate and estate administration
- Contesting a will or disputing inheritance claims
- Trust and estate disputes
- Court of Protection matters
We guide beneficiaries, property owners, and executors through every stage of the probate process with professionalism and compassion.
Portuguese Litigation & Debt Recovery
Our litigation team provides support in:
- Debt collection for Portuguese and international creditors
- Cross-border enforcement of debts and judgments
- Commercial dispute resolution, mediation, and arbitration
- Financial fraud investigations and recovery
- Employment disputes under litigation
We combine strategic advice with court representation, ensuring your interests are defended at every stage.
Portuguese Criminal Defence
Our criminal defence lawyers represent clients in serious and complex cases, including:
- Manslaughter, murder, sexual offences, and road traffic offences
- Corporate crime, financial fraud, money laundering, and cybercrime
- Immigration offences, assault, robbery, firearms, and professional misconduct
We provide immediate guidance, cross-border support, and representation from arrest through trial and appeals, protecting your rights, freedom, and reputation.
Portuguese Company Setup & Corporate Services
Our corporate lawyers assist clients with establishing and managing businesses in Portugal, ensuring full compliance with local regulations:
- Company Incorporation: Guidance on setting up limited companies, branches, or subsidiaries
- Registration with Tax Authorities: Assistance obtaining NIF, VAT registration, and tax compliance
- Bank Accounts & Payments: Support opening business accounts and managing corporate finances
- Licenses & Regulatory Compliance: Advice on sector-specific licenses and ongoing compliance requirements
- Corporate Governance: Structuring boards, shareholder agreements, and internal policies
- Ongoing Legal Support: Continuous legal guidance to maintain regulatory compliance and mitigate business risk
- Additional Corporate Services: We can also advise on business structuring, D2 Visa applications, trademark registration, or any other specific requirements tailored to your company.
What Our Clients Say
Why Choose Giambrone & Associados?
With over 20 years of experience, Giambrone & Partners is a leading Portuguese law firm providing expert legal assistance in citizenship, immigration, employment, family, probate, real estate, litigation, debt recovery, and criminal defence. Our award-winning, multilingual lawyers offer tailored guidance for individuals, families, and businesses, ensuring clear communication and personalised support.
We combine the comfort of speaking to a lawyer in your own language with the convenience of offices in London, Porto, Manchester, and Glasgow, making us the ideal partner for both local and international clients. Known for our professionalism, transparency, and strategic approach, we help clients achieve successful outcomes in complex Portuguese and cross-border legal matters.
Contact us today for personalised, multilingual advice and take the first step towards protecting your rights, securing your family’s future, or achieving Portuguese citizenship and residency with confidence.
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