CSC Lawyers

CSC Lawyers (Clara Silva Costa Lawyers) is a private boutique law firm based in Lisbon, providing tailored legal services to individuals, families, and companies operating nationally and internationally since 2009. The firm is known for its personalized approach, strategic legal advice, and close client involvement at every stage of the legal process. Founded by Clara Silva da Costa, who brings over 14 years of high-stakes legal experience and is regarded as one of Portugal's leading legal professionals. Clara holds a law degree from Universidade Autónoma de Lisboa, a postgraduate in Registries and Notarial Practice, and served as a legal adviser at the United Nations Interregional Crime and Justice Research Institute until 2011. Her background in criminal and administrative litigation brings sharp judgment and strategic thinking to complex matters. She is registered with the Portuguese Bar Association (No. 45229L). The firm has assisted clients in over 110 countries, providing legal advice in four languages. They work closely with leading international law firms across Europe, Asia, North America, and Africa, and have served governments, embassies, family offices, and high-net-worth individuals. Core practice areas include: • Immigration & Residency: Golden Visa, D7 Passive Income Visa, Digital Nomad Visa, D2 Entrepreneur Visa, D3 Highly Qualified Visa, Blue Card, work permits, family reunification • Portuguese Citizenship & Nationality: Citizenship by descent, naturalization, Sephardic Jewish ancestry, Goan heritage, citizenship after Golden Visa residency, passport applications • Real Estate & Property: Property purchase and due diligence, conveyancing, notary support, title verification, property disputes • Corporate & Business Law: Company incorporation, commercial contracts, corporate governance, investor and startup advisory • Litigation & Dispute Resolution: Civil suits, medical litigation, administrative litigation • Notary, Documentation & Certification: Notary services, apostille, embassy legalization, document search The team includes Ana Estevas (tax, real estate, commercial, and citizenship law), Rita Pinheiro (citizenship, real estate law, legal inspections, due diligence), and Conceição Zenida (citizenship law and real estate management). CSC Lawyers has earned 100+ five-star Google reviews and is recognized by Global Law Experts, HG.org Legal Resources, and Leaders in Law. They are members of the Association of European Lawyers.