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Meet our Team in Portugal

About Us

We focus on the legal matters of international clients under Portuguese jurisdiction. We use the best legal tools, communicate clearly across multiple platforms, pay close attention to detail, build long-term relationships with our clients and offer a one-stop service.

14+

Years of experience

1000+

Clients represented

110+

Countries in services

8+

Team members

Founder · Bar No. 45229L

Lawyer - Attorney at Law - Solicitor - Advocate

Clara da Costa

With over 14 years of experience, Clara is a leading Portuguese legal professional who gives strategic advice on complex matters. She has advised multinational corporations, governments, embassies, family offices and high-net-worth individuals, and is known for her discretion and her cross-border work.

Qualifications

  • Degree in Law
  • Graduate of Registries and Notarial Practice
  • Graduate of Labour Law

Memberships

  • Portuguese Bar Association (No. 45229L)
  • European Association of Lawyers

Career

  • Real estate lawyer at the Bellver and Candela group, until 2009.
  • Criminal and administrative litigation early in her career at mid-size firms, including media-covered cases.
  • Legal Adviser at the United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute, until 2011.
  • Founder of the office in 2009 as a private client and business lawyer, managing an in-house team of lawyers and solicitors.

Clara has also received several distinctions from peers in international lawyer directories.

Our people

Meet Our Legal Team

The whole CSC team in one place. Open any card to read more.

Clara da Costa, Founder of CSC Advogada Lisbon

Clara da Costa

Founder, CSC Advogada Lisbon

Over 14 years of experience advising companies, governments, embassies, family offices and individuals on complex, cross-border matters.

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Degree in Law, graduate of Registries and Notarial Practice and of Labour Law. Member of the Portuguese Bar Association and the European Association of Lawyers. Founded the office in 2009.

Ana Estevas, Lisbon office

Ana Estevas

Tax, real estate, commercial and citizenship law

Joined the team with broad legal experience and works on complex cross-border issues, including notable nationality cases.

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Ana also manages day-to-day operations and is known for staying effective under pressure.

Conceição Zenida, Solicitor

Conceição Zenida

Solicitor

Works on complex real estate matters and advises on inheritance and family wealth protection.

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Previously worked at a major electricity company and at accountancy firms. Holds advanced degrees in citizenship law and real estate management. Works with government offices and covers mainland Portugal.

Ilda Vila

Ilda Vila

Real estate and authenticated documents

Law degree from the University of Westminster, London. Works with real estate, powers of attorney, wills and foreign nationals establishing residency.

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Previously at Teresa Patrício & Associados and, most recently, Private Lawyers in Lisbon.

Madalena Tibum, Solicitor graduate

Madalena Tibum

Solicitor graduate

Organised, proactive and people-oriented, with a multicultural outlook.

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Educated at St. Peter's International School, with experience at EDGE Sociedade de Advogados and Plataforma Legal.

Mila João, operations

Mila João

Operations

Runs data management and automation behind the scenes, so every file moves smoothly.

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Portuguese, born in Angola, with a mathematics degree. Maintains the client database, Excel automation and interactions with government platforms.

Approach

The way we work

We work with like-minded professionals in other areas of Portuguese law that may affect your decisions. Where needed we bring in outside consultants and act as project manager, or step back while keeping oversight of your matter.

Project manager

Trusted partners

Full oversight

Service

What we offer

Initial evaluation of your case

We start by assessing your situation and explaining your options.

Digital transformation

Modern digital tools keep your matter moving and you informed.

Office in Centre of Lisbon

Within walking distance of public services: Immigration, registries, tax and courts.

Available Mon - Sat: 8:00 - 19:00

Extended opening hours, six days a week.

Legal professionals

A team dedicated to serving international clients.

Available 24/7

We aim to reply on the same day.

Contact

Speak to our team

Tell us about your matter and the right member of the team will get back to you.

Contact Us
Avenida António Augusto de Aguiar, N183, 1º Esq, Lisboa, Portugal