Uncompromising defense of your rights and legitimate interests. Independent legal advice and representation in Lisbon for immigration, AIMA, and Portuguese nationality.
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Degree in Law from the Lisbon Law School (1983). Registered with the Portuguese Bar Association (Ordem dos Advogados) since February 1986, offering over four decades of dedicated, independent legal practice.
Key Practice Areas:
Immigration & Foreigners Law, AIMA Proceedings, Portuguese Nationality & Citizenship, Foreign Investment, Real Estate & Conveyancing, Corporate Law, Criminal Law, Family Law, Employment Law, and Civil Litigation.
We provide comprehensive support and guidance for Schengen and Residence Visas, residence permits, family reunification, Portuguese nationality, protection of immigrants' rights, injunctions, administrative and judicial appeals, and NIF & NISS acquisition.
Incorporation and acquisition of companies, mergers, branch setup, property acquisition, bank account opening, and NIF acquisition.
Incorporation of companies, corporate changes, headquarters relocation, appointment and removal of directors, capital increase or reduction, contracts, general assemblies, and RCBE registration.
Real estate operations, promissory agreements, purchase and sale agreements, mortgages, establishment of horizontal property, lease agreements, contract resolution, and eviction.
Civil, commercial, and property registration, authentication of private documents, notarizations, certified copies and translations, and document apostille.
Legal representation and counsel in all stages of criminal proceedings.
Marriages and transcriptions, definition of matrimonial property regimes, divorce, child custody and support regulation, wills, and asset distribution.
Employment contracts and associated rights, termination of employment contracts, dismissals, disciplinary processes, and negotiations.
Civil and commercial lawsuits, debt collection, injunctions, debt negotiation and restructuring, corporate recovery and revitalization, and insolvency.
Authoritative legal guides on Portuguese immigration, AIMA court injunctions, Portuguese citizenship, and hiring a lawyer in Lisbon.
Learn how to compel AIMA through urgent Administrative Court injunctions to schedule biometric appointments and issue residency cards.
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Read full guideEssential legal guide in English for foreign citizens moving to or investing in Portugal: property conveyancing, residence visas, and business setup.
Read full guideClear answers to common questions about hiring a Portuguese lawyer, AIMA immigration delays, citizenship applications, and remote legal consultations.
Under Portuguese law, only registered attorneys (Advogados) accredited by the Portuguese Bar Association (Ordem dos Advogados) are empowered to provide formal legal counsel, file court lawsuits, and represent clients in administrative bodies. Working directly with a licensed lawyer ensures maximum competence, professional insurance, and total confidentiality.
If your residency permit or family reunification process is delayed without justification by AIMA, an immigration lawyer can issue formal legal demands and, when necessary, lodge an Injunction for the Protection of Rights, Freedoms, and Guarantees in the Administrative Court (TAC). This urgent judicial mechanism compels AIMA to schedule biometric capture or issue the due residency title.
Portuguese nationality can be claimed based on ancestry (children or grandchildren of Portuguese citizens), 3 years of marriage/cohabitation with a Portuguese national, 5 years of legal residency, or Sephardic lineage. If your process is stuck at the Central Registry Office (CRC) or received a notice of intent to reject, we provide rigorous legal intervention to rectify filings or appeal the decision in court.
You can schedule an appointment with Dr. António Mousinho by filling out the contact form below, emailing us at geral@mousinhoadvogados.pt, or calling / messaging on WhatsApp at +351 967 879 319. Consultations are available in person at our office on Avenida da República, 48 - 3º esq., Lisbon, or remotely via Zoom, Google Meet, or WhatsApp.
Yes. We offer full legal support for international clients, including property title checks, promissory contracts (CPCV), deeds, company formation, tax number (NIF) acquisition, and general civil representation throughout Portugal.
Your peace of mind is our priority. Contact us to schedule a meeting and assess your legal situation with absolute confidentiality, clarity, and professionalism.
Get in TouchAvenida da República, nº 48 - 3º esq.
1050-195 Lisbon, Portugal
+351 210 517 774
+351 967 879 319
geral@mousinhoadvogados.pt