Academic Background

Postgraduate degree in Information Society Law and Copyright Law, coordinated by Professor José de Oliveira Ascensão, in 2015.

Degree in Law from the Faculty of Law of the International University of Lisbon in 1998.

Professional experience

Partner at Schiappa Cabral & Associados, Law Firm, RL since September 2026.

Treasurer of the Margem Tejo Concessionaires’ Association since 2009.

Provides regular legal advice to domestic and foreign commercial companies on matters of company law, commercial law and contract law, assisting with the respective processes of negotiation, drafting and contractual performance.

Represents clients in court and arbitration proceedings, with a particular focus on civil, commercial, corporate and employment disputes.

Advises on matters of intellectual property and copyright, including the protection and exploitation of trade marks and other proprietary rights.

Monitors and provides close legal support in the development and implementation of projects of significant national interest, actively participating in the relevant foreign investment processes and transactions, particularly in their negotiation and subsequent execution.

From 2010 to 2026, was a Partner at Albuquerque & Almeida Advogados (formerly Albuquerque & Associados).

From 2005 to 2010, was a Partner at Rita Delgado & Associados.

From 2004 to 2007, was a Legal Adviser and Case Law Analyst at Wolters Kluwer Portugal.

From 2003 to 2006, was Head of the Legal Department at a leading commercial company in the wine sector.

From 2001 to 2003, worked as an Associate Lawyer at the law firm Ferreira Pinto, Olavo Cunha & Associados.

Began his professional career at the law firm Olavo Cunha, Franqueira Dias, Barros de Figueiredo, Vaz Pinto & Associados, and has been a member of the Bar since 2001.

Member of

• Portuguese Bar Association
• Association of Tagus Riverbank Concessionaires

Languages

• Portuguese
• English
• French
• Spanish