Pierre Emmanuel de Oliveira
Lawyer admitted to the Bordeaux and Porto Bars
Business law
The firm
Law firm in Bordeaux and Porto for France–Portugal projects
Our mission
Defending your rights, protecting your future, transforming your everyday life.
When I founded MDO AVOCATS, I did not want to create a firm that simply handled cases. I wanted to build a team able to understand what each situation truly represents: a business to develop, assets to pass on, a family to protect, or a project to bring to life. Behind every legal question is a person entrusting us with an essential part of their life.
Our mission is to turn that trust into safer decisions and clearer prospects. This requires expertise, of course, but also rigour, availability and courage at decisive moments. We take the time to explain, anticipate and speak frankly, so that our clients can move forward with clarity, in France and Portugal.
That is the meaning of our collective commitment: putting legal excellence to work for a tangible human impact. Together with my team, I want to nurture a practice grounded in responsibility, courtesy, teamwork and a passion for our profession. Defending your rights, protecting your future, transforming your everyday life is more than a phrase; it is the daily standard that guides everything we do.
About the firm
Guiding with precision, advocating with conviction
Based in Bordeaux, MDO AVOCATS is available by appointment from Monday to Friday. Pierre Emmanuel de Oliveira and his team advise and represent clients in commercial, business and competition law, company law, real-estate and construction law, intellectual property, tax and customs law, employment and social law, private and personal law, and personal-injury matters.
Pierre Emmanuel de Oliveira also has recognised expertise in the same areas of Portuguese law. He can assist you in France or Portugal with business-creation projects, tax returns and wealth-planning matters.
MDO AVOCATS can advise, assist and represent you before the French and Portuguese courts.
Pierre Emmanuel De Oliveira
Founding lawyer
A lawyer admitted to the Bars of Bordeaux (France) and Porto (Portugal), Mr de Oliveira holds a doctorate in law, a DEA postgraduate qualification in private and European law and a maîtrise in business law. These qualifications have been academically recognised in Portugal, granting him the corresponding Portuguese university equivalencies. He also holds a master's degree in accounting and financial sciences and techniques, and has completed university training in notarial law at the University of Coimbra.
For more than ten years, he taught at university level, notably on the second year of a master's programme in the law of business organisations and corporate assets.
Before entering the legal profession, he founded and ran several businesses over fourteen years in property, construction, new technologies and the ceramics industry. This substantial entrepreneurial experience gives him a precise understanding of the economic, financial and strategic realities faced by business leaders and investors.
His expertise at the intersection of law, management and business enables him to provide pragmatic, international support that is particularly valued in cross-border transactions involving France, Portugal and the other Member States of the European Union.
Our team
Dedicated professionals at your service
Firm president
Bordeaux office
Paula Rodrigues
Lawyer
Oumy Diane
Lawyer
Clémence Collin-Soubrenie
Lawyer
Ricardo Ferreira
Legal assistant
Jeanine de Oliveira
Accounting secretary
Porto office
Paula Rodrigues
Lawyer
Zeferino Ferreira
Lawyer
A. Von Hafe Garcia
Lawyer
Beatriz Sotto Maior
Lawyer
Giovanna Penha
Trainee lawyer
José Rodrigues dos Santos
Trainee lawyer
Sandra de Almeida
Translator, administrative and legal assistant
Katy Ferreira
Translator, administrative and legal assistant
Maria João Alves
Administrative and legal assistant
João Ferreira
Administration and accounts manager
Our firm in Portugal
A local presence to support you in Portugal
We also have an office in Porto to support you in Portugal.
- Bilingual French-Portuguese expertise for your cross-border projects
- Personalised legal support in Portugal
- Specialist advice on French and Portuguese law
Image reference: Palácio da Bolsa, Porto, Portugal
Our approach
Listening, advising and acting to exacting standards
Listening
We start by understanding your situation, your objectives and the risks that really matter.
Advice
We make clear, prioritised recommendations tailored to your needs.
Action
We bring our rigour, availability and teamwork to putting your plans into practice.
Frequently asked questions
Why choose a law firm with offices in both France and Portugal?
Our presence in Bordeaux and Porto enables us to advise individuals, investors, business leaders and companies on their cross-border projects, drawing on a thorough understanding of the French and Portuguese legal environments. Having offices in both countries ensures effective coordination and a comprehensive view of the issues involved.
Will I have a single point of contact for my matter?
Yes. Each client has a single point of contact responsible for overseeing their matter. This lead lawyer coordinates the various steps and any external professionals involved to ensure smooth, consistent and responsive support.
Which areas does the firm practise in?
The firm advises clients on business law, company law, commercial, distribution and franchise agreements, property, construction, wealth matters, international succession, France–Portugal taxation, business establishment, company acquisitions and sales, civil and commercial litigation, and intellectual property.
Does the firm advise companies looking to establish a presence in Portugal?
Yes. We assist French companies with company formation, opening subsidiaries, investments, commercial partnerships, recruitment and all the legal aspects of their development in Portugal.
Can the firm act as an outsourced legal department?
Yes. Our law firms can act as an outsourced legal department for businesses, providing contract oversight, governance support, assistance with strategic transactions, legal risk prevention and advice to business leaders on their day-to-day decisions.
Do you advise on property investments in France and Portugal?
Yes. We advise on acquisitions, sales, financing, construction and renovation projects. The firm coordinates communications with notaries, estate agents, banks, technical experts and other professionals involved in the transaction.
Does the firm advise on succession and wealth transfers?
Yes. We assist families and business leaders with organising their assets, preparing for succession, making gifts, protecting their loved ones and transferring assets located in France, Portugal or several European Union countries.
Which languages does the firm work in?
Our teams are bilingual in French and Portuguese and also work in English and Spanish. Each client can therefore communicate in the language they feel most comfortable with, helping ensure a clear understanding and legal safeguards for international transactions.
Does the firm coordinate matters in other European Union countries?
Yes. Although our offices are located in France and Portugal, we regularly coordinate matters involving other European Union Member States through our network of specialist partners and local counsel.
Why choose MDO Avocats?
Our firm combines recognised legal expertise, an operational presence in France and Portugal, a thorough understanding of the challenges facing business leaders and investors, and the ability to coordinate complex projects in an international environment. We favour a pragmatic, personalised and results-focused approach.