OTHER ÁREAS OF PRACTICE
Other Practice Areas
In addition to its core fields, Fernando Messias Lawyers has a multidisciplinary team working across more than 20 areas of law, ensuring specialised advice and representation in cross-cutting matters and regulated sectors.
Business & Financial Law
Corporate Governance – advice on best practices in corporate governance.
Private Equity & Restructuring – support in complex transactions, mergers, acquisitions, corporate reorganisations and insolvencies.
Banking & Finance Law – assistance with structured financing, debt restructuring, guarantees and real estate credit.
Insurance & Investment Funds – advising insurers and pension funds, drafting and updating policies, claims handling and litigation.
Foreign Investment – legal support in international operations, including joint ventures, cross-border mergers and acquisitions.
International Trade & Exports – legal assistance in international contracts and export frameworks.
Brochure
https://www.fernandomessias.pt/uploads/documents/Business_Financial_Law_0ngC1NO.pdf
Individuals, Family & Wealth
Private clients and family businesses – tailored solutions addressing the specific challenges of family-owned enterprises.
Family & Succession Law – divorce, parental responsibility arrangements, inheritance planning, wills, donations and nationality.
Consumer Rights – representation of both consumers and companies in consumer-related matters and disputes.
Intellectual Property – protection of trademarks, patents and copyright, as well as enforcement against infringements and unfair competition.
Notarial Services & Registries – notarial acts and registrations carried out by lawyers under Portuguese law.
Brochure
https://www.fernandomessias.pt/uploads/documents/Individuals_Family_Wealth.pdf
Litigation & Regulation
Litigation – representation before all courts, with extensive experience in civil, commercial and administrative disputes.
Regulatory Offences Law – defence in administrative offence proceedings (tax, social security, road traffic, environmental, etc.).
Employment Law – legal support in labour relations, HR management and employment disputes.
European & Competition Law – advice on EU law, antitrust practices and market regulation.
Leadership & Management Litigation Risk – bespoke service to support decision-making and prevent legal risks in organisational leadership.
Brochure
https://www.fernandomessias.pt/uploads/documents/Litigation_Regulation_VYaJnIf.pdf
Specific Sectors & Regulation
Sports Law – legal assistance in contracts, transfers, sponsorship and sports regulation.
Environmental Law – advice on environmental impact assessments, licensing, waste management and environmental offences.
Administrative Law & Public Procurement – support in public tenders, administrative contracts and relations with public authorities.
Brochure
https://www.fernandomessias.pt/uploads/documents/Specific_Sectors_Regulation.pdf
