A Law Firm You Can Trust
Peace of mind
At SBPS legal, we understand that navigating an unknown legal landscape can often feel daunting and overwhelming, especially when it comes to investing or living in Portugal. Our mission is to make the entire process easy and effortless for our clients. With honesty, transparency, and a commitment to excellence, we provide the peace of mind you need to confidently pursue your goals in Portugal.
Trusted Partners
We specialize in providing outstanding and continuous support throughout the life cycle of your legal needs. Our team works tirelessly to take away the bureaucratic headaches and stress of managing the hurdles of the legal process in Portugal.
Real Estate
SBPS legal provides guidance to both private Clients seeking residential properties and Investors and Developers on structuring and implementing successful real estate projects. Assistance extends to real estate financing, licensing, and all necessary steps for project execution.
Visas & Immigration
With a near-perfect success rate, SBPS legal is known as the go-to law firm and trusted ally of those wishing to move to Portugal, offering expertise and personalised attention throughout the emotional and complex immigration journey.
Portuguese Citizenship
The Portuguese passport is one of the most powerful in the world. SBPS legal boasts a highly skilled team providing legal assistance in the preparation and monitoring of several types of applications for Portuguese citizenship.
Corporate & Commercial
SBPS legal works closely with both local and international startups, SMEs, and with large corporations looking to establish themselves in Portugal through direct investment in existing companies or the creation of branches or subsidiaries.
Tax
SBPS legal is committed to providing practical and comprehensive solutions for any tax or parafiscal challenges faced by its Clients, ensuring the robust protection of their personal and business interests.
Labor & Social Security
SBPS legal offers comprehensive guidance in Labour and Social Security Law, catering to both employers and employees throughout the employment journey and in legal disputes.
Family & Estate Planning
SBPS legal offers comprehensive estate planning services, its seasoned team working towards resolving disputes swiftly and providing asset protection strategies, ensuring Clients’ wishes are upheld.
Disputes & Litigation
Whether in the negotiation and pre-litigation phase or in legal proceedings before courts throughout the country, SBPS legal has been a steadfast ally to individuals and businesses over the past decade, within civil, criminal, administrative, and constitutional matters.
Notary & Registrations
SBPS legal‘s team offers comprehensive support to individuals and companies with document legalisation, including preparation, authentication, registrations, and signature witnessing for various types of documents.
How can we help you?
Call +351 217 261 165
Meet The Team
Vasco Seabra Barreira
Labor Law / Public Law / Real Estate
João Pinto Gonçalves
Immigration / Real Estate / Litigation
João Soares Oliveira
Corporate Law / Litigation / Real Estate
From Our Clients
From the lips of our cherished clients, heartfelt tributes for the bond forged through exceptional service, mutual trust, and the shared triumphs of our journey together.
“The team’s exceptional care and attention have consistently impressed us. This is a 5 star law firm. Not only has our family depended on their expertise for immigration support, but I’ve also personally reaped the benefits of their adeptness in tax and business planning. The team’s collective breadth of expertise is truly remarkable, with each member we’ve engaged proving themselves as a subject matter expert in their respective field.”
“Marlise was very supportive and outlined the process of obtaining our residency visa in a step-by-step fashion, keeping us apprised of the process at all times. This was especially useful to me since I was unable to be fingerprinted and she assured me that she would be able to help and work with the Consulate to complete the process, even with this unexpected obstacle.
Vasco helped me to complete the purchase of my apartment in downtown Lisbon and again it was a smooth and uneventful process. Next, Vasco will be helping me with my Portuguese will.”
“The firm, and specifically Vasco Barreira, has become our go-to legal partner in Portugal. Initially, they helped my wife and I immigrate to Portugal, and they really went the extra mile for us in every way. We immigrated during COVID-19, so it was a particularly challenging time with a lot of unusual obstacles, but Vasco and the team always made us feel very comfortable.
We also asked the firm to assist us in a recent real estate transaction, and they handled that beautifully as well.
Their professionalism is top-notch, their English excellent, and their communication speed up to American business standards (a rare and much-appreciated characteristic in Portugal). I couldn’t recommend them more.”
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