Antas da Cunha ECIJA

Full-service international law firm with a dedicated Immigration Desk, 789 Golden Visa applications, Legal 500 recognition, and ECIJA network reach.

Lisbon, Portugal

Firm Snapshot

Founded: 2015
HQ: Lisbon, Portugal
Offices: 5
Team Size: 51-200
Programs: Golden Visa, D7/Passive Income Visa, Work Permit, Family Reunification, Citizenship, D2/Entrepreneur Visa
Notable: Full-service international firm with offices in Lisbon, Braga, Porto, and 10+ countries

About 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 has submitted 789 Golden Visa applications and maintains a team of 137 employees including 10-25 partners (36% female). With approximately $3 million in annual revenue, the firm 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.

Areas of Practice

Countries

Portugal Chile Honduras Brazil China Mexico Ecuador Argentina

Visa Types

Golden Visa

D7/Passive Income Visa

Work Permit

Family Reunification

Citizenship

D2/Entrepreneur Visa

Frequently Asked Questions about Antas da Cunha ECIJA

What is Antas da Cunha ECIJA and what is their track record?

Antas da Cunha ECIJA is a full-service international law firm that merged with Spanish firm ECIJA in 2017. They have submitted 789 Golden Visa applications and employ 137 people including 10-25 partners. The firm is ranked by Legal 500 and operates across Portugal, Spain, and Latin America.

What Golden Visa services does Antas da Cunha ECIJA provide?

The firm has a dedicated Immigration Desk coordinated by Bruna Casagrande that handles Golden Visa applications, residence permits, work visas, and family reunification. They provide end-to-end support from investment selection through citizenship acquisition.

What makes Antas da Cunha ECIJA unique?

The firm offers specialized French Desk and Immigration Desk units with bilingual teams, strong Iberian presence through ECIJA merger, Legal 500 recognition, and offices across 9 countries. ECIJA is considered the best law firm in Spain for TMT (Technology, Media & Telecommunications).

Where are Antas da Cunha ECIJA offices located?

The main office is in Lisbon at Edificio Amoreiras Square. The firm also has offices in Spain, Chile, Honduras, Brazil, China, Mexico, Ecuador, and Argentina through the ECIJA network.

What practice areas does Antas da Cunha ECIJA cover?

The firm covers immigration, tax, corporate, real estate, labor law, competition law, criminal law, and has a Legal Intelligence Department. They serve clients in digital, energy, pharmaceuticals, transport, infrastructure, and financial services.

Who leads the immigration practice at Antas da Cunha ECIJA?

Bruna Casagrande is the Lawyer and Coordinator of the Immigration Department. The firm also has key partners including Paulo Morgado, Henrique Moser (Real Estate), Joana Cunha d'Almeida (Tax), and José Luís da Cruz Vilaça (Competition).