Antas da Cunha ECIJA

Antas da Cunha ECIJA is best for clients who need a large full-service law firm with international reach. Its dedicated Immigration Desk handles Golden Visa, D7, NHR, citizenship, residence permits, and family reunification, backed by corporate, tax, real estate, labour, and dispute-resolution teams. The ECIJA network is useful for investors with business or family interests across Portugal, Spain, and Latin America.

Antas da Cunha ECIJA & Associados is a full-service international law firm born from its founding partners' vision to create an unparalleled and revolutionary project in the Portuguese legal market. In 2017, the firm merged with ECIJA, one of Spain's leading law firms particularly renowned for TMT (Technology, Media & Telecommunications) work, creating a powerful Iberian and international legal platform. The firm reports a team of more than 200 professionals, including 25 partners, and provides comprehensive legal services across multiple jurisdictions. Antas da Cunha ECIJA's practice areas include: • Immigration Law - Dedicated Immigration Desk coordinated by Bruna Casagrande, handling Golden Visa applications, residence permits, work visas, and family reunification • Tax Law - Corporate restructuring, international tax, NHR (Non-Habitual Residency), and real estate transactions led by Joana Cunha d'Almeida • Corporate & Commercial Law - Company formation, M&A, contracts, and corporate governance • Real Estate Law - Property acquisitions, development, sales, and leasing led by Henrique Moser and João de Moraes Vaz • Labor Law - Employment contracts, disputes, and social security • Competition Law - Following integration of Cruz Vilaça Advogados, led by José Luís da Cruz Vilaça • Criminal Law - Tax fraud, corruption, cybercrime, and money laundering under Alexandra Mota Gomes • Legal Intelligence Department The firm has created specialized French Desk and Immigration Desk units with bilingual teams to serve the growing number of French investors and residents choosing Portugal. They maintain strong international partnerships in the UK and US. Recognized by Legal 500 and other international directories, the firm serves multinational corporations, financial institutions, and clients across digital, energy, pharmaceuticals, transport, infrastructure, and financial services sectors.