Lamares, Capela & Associados

Lamares, Capela & Associados (LACA) is a leading Portuguese law firm founded with the mission of helping those who want to live or invest in Portugal. The firm specializes in Immigration Law, Nationality Law, Real Estate Law, Corporate Law, and Tax Law, bringing together lawyers internationally recognized for their expertise in assisting foreign investors. The firm is led by founding partners Ana Sofia Lamares and Diogo Capela. In 2021, Diogo Capela was honored as one of Uglobal Immigration Magazine's Top 25 Immigration Lawyers, recognizing his expertise in residence-by-investment programs (RCBI). The firm has been featured in Bloomberg, CNN Portugal, Washington Times, and other prominent media outlets. Lamares, Capela & Associados offers comprehensive immigration services including: • Golden Visa applications and investment fund guidance • D7 Visa for passive income holders • Permanent residence applications • Short-term and long-term residence permits • Family reunification The firm provides extensive Portuguese citizenship services covering: • Citizenship by descent (children, grandchildren, great-grandchildren) • Citizenship through marriage or common-law partnership • Citizenship for descendants of Sephardic Jews • Naturalization after 5 years of residence • Birth transcripts from former colonies (Africa, India, Timor, Macao) • Civil registry services and foreign judgment reviews • Location of Portuguese ancestry records Additional practice areas include real estate transactions, corporate law, tax law including NHR registration, labor law, family law, and succession planning. The team includes lawyers André Gomes Dias, Beatriz Lopes Tavares, Sofia Batalim, Lília Emídio Carvalho, and Rúben Mendes Pires. LACA has helped hundreds of Americans and international clients successfully receive legal residency, Portuguese citizenship, and benefit from the NHR tax regime.