Lawyers in Bordeaux and Porto: our areas of practice

Our law firms practise in areas including business law, company law, France–Portugal taxation, property, construction, wealth matters, international succession, contracts, intellectual property, and civil and commercial litigation, as well as advising business leaders and investors.

We advise businesses, business leaders and investors, as well as individuals and families, on wealth, property, succession and cross-border mobility projects between France and Portugal.

Yes. One of the firm’s distinguishing features is that it acts directly in both France and Portugal. Our teams coordinate the legal aspects in both countries to provide consistent, centralised management of the matter.

Yes. When our clients’ interests extend beyond France and Portugal, we coordinate matters with our network of local counsel and partners within the European Union.

Yes. We can act as an outsourced legal department for businesses seeking ongoing legal support without establishing an in-house legal team. This service covers contracts, governance, strategic transactions and risk prevention, among other matters.

Yes. We assist business leaders and investors with acquisitions, sales, business transfers and restructurings. We conduct or coordinate due diligence, negotiation of the legal documents and the formalities required to complete the transaction.

Yes. The firm advises on property acquisitions, sales, construction, renovation and investments. We also coordinate with notaries, estate agents, banks, technical experts and any other professionals needed for the transaction.

Yes. We assist clients with organising and passing on their assets, preparing for succession, protecting their loved ones and addressing matters involving several countries, particularly France and Portugal.

Yes. We assist clients with out-of-court and court-appointed expert assessments, particularly in property and construction matters. We prepare the expert assessment process, coordinate the participants and defend our clients’ interests throughout the proceedings.

Knowledge of both the French and Portuguese legal environments, combined with a thorough understanding of cross-border matters, enables us to offer clients smoother support, better coordination of the professionals involved and a comprehensive view of their personal, wealth-related and professional concerns.