When clients contact me looking for a real estate lawyer in Lisbon, they are rarely just buying or selling a property. They are making a major financial and personal decision.
A real estate agent sells property. A lawyer protects your legal position. My job is to replace uncertainty with clarity and legal security.
Free ConsultationWhen clients come to me, they often say the same thing: “Everything looked fine until it suddenly wasn’t.”
Portuguese property law is highly formal, document-driven, and technical. On paper, many transactions appear straightforward. In practice, however, I have seen that most legal problems only become visible after the deed has already been signed — when reversing a mistake is expensive, slow, or impossible.
As a real estate lawyer in Lisbon with over 14 years of continuous practice, I review property transactions every week. Many of them involve buyers who acted in good faith, relied on professional intermediaries, and still ended up exposed to serious legal risks.
In Portuguese law, assumptions are dangerous. Only what is legally registered, properly licensed, and contractually protected matters.
My role as your lawyer is to verify, question, and protect — not to facilitate a sale, not to rush a closing, and not to rely on promises. I work exclusively in your legal interest, independently from agents, sellers, or developers.
For foreign buyers in particular, the risks are amplified. Language barriers, unfamiliar legal concepts, and different expectations about professional roles often lead clients to believe that someone else is “handling the legal side.” In reality, no one is — unless you have your own independent property lawyer.
"A real estate agent sells property. A lawyer protects your legal position."
I approach every transaction with the same principle: if something cannot be clearly verified in official records, it must be treated as a legal risk until proven otherwise. This is why independent legal representation is not a formality in Portugal. It is a protective measure for your investment, your future, and your peace of mind.
I founded CSC Advogada in 2009, and since then I have practiced continuously as a private client and business lawyer, advising individuals, families, and organizations on complex legal matters that require discretion, precision, and sound judgment.
My legal career has never been limited to a single area of law. From the beginning, I have worked across disciplines that demand a deep understanding of how legal systems operate in practice — not just in theory. This breadth of experience directly informs the way I advise clients today, particularly in real estate transactions where multiple legal, administrative, and sometimes cross-border elements intersect.
"Legal authority is not claimed — it is built over time through consistency, responsibility, and the quality of one’s work."
At CSC Advogada, real estate law is not an additional service we offer occasionally. It has been a core area of my legal practice since the firm was founded in 2009.
Advising on purchases and sales, legal due diligence on ownership, charges, licensing, and protection of deposits.
Analysis of complex ownership structures, long-term lease agreements, and risk allocation for retail and office assets.
Feasibility assessments, review of licensing and planning status, and contractual structuring for development projects.
Drafting binding legal instruments, managing rights/obligations, and resolving disputes without standard templates.
Representing clients in disputes surfacing after deeds or licensing issues, informed by extensive early-career litigation practice.
Thorough, clearly documented reports focused on identifying material legal risks to support investment or financing.
A significant part of my practice involves advising foreign buyers, family offices, and international investors. My experience advising international clients allows me to bridge legal and cultural gaps effectively for those purchasing property remotely or requiring representation through power of attorney.
My responsibility is to apply legal judgment, structured risk analysis, and strategic decision-making at every stage.
I personally supervise this foundation. We verify Land Registry records, Tax Authority registration, full ownership history, mortgages, and zoning compliance.
"Legal due diligence is not a formality — it is where most risks are identified and avoided."
I draft and review Promissory Purchase Agreements (CPCV), deposit protection clauses, and conditions precedent. Every clause has financial implications.
We coordinate notary execution, final deed review, ownership registration, and tax settlement. I remain involved until the process is fully concluded.
Many of my clients rely on me to act as their local legal representative throughout the entire process. In these cases, my role goes beyond standard conveyancing. I act as the point of legal certainty in a system that can otherwise feel unfamiliar.
Small misunderstandings — particularly around registration, licensing, or tax compliance — can later result in serious legal or financial consequences. I regularly assist foreign clients with:
My responsibility is to ensure that nothing is assumed and nothing is left unresolved. For international clients, legal clarity is not just about compliance — it is about confidence.
Real estate law is not only about legal knowledge — it is about process, verification, continuity, and execution. At CSC Advogada, I work closely with a dedicated in-house team whose roles are clearly defined.
As a real estate attorney in Lisbon, I believe transparency builds trust. Our fees are clearly explained before engagement and fixed or structured depending on the transaction.
Independent from real estate agents or developers.
There are no hidden commissions or referral incentives. You should always know who your lawyer works for — and that is you.
If you are considering buying, selling, or investing in property in Portugal, I invite you to speak with me directly. Real estate law is about protecting your future — not just closing a deal.
Av. António Augusto de Aguiar 183 1º Esquerdo, 1050-014 Lisboa, Portugal
+351 215 896 071
info@cscadvogada.com
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