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    João G. Gil Figueira

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    Partner and Co-founder at GFDL Advogados

    João G. Gil Figueira is a partner and co-founder of GFDL Advogados. He advises businesses on tax, investment structures, transactions and disputes, and private clients on business migration, asset protection, estate planning and wealth structuring. He began his career in London and has Big Four experience. He holds a University of Lisbon law degree, a NOVA University Lisbon master’s in Law and Management, and postgraduate training in International Taxation. Portuguese Bar registration: 56073L.

    What is on file
    Firm-published identity and role. No current official credential check.
    Record reviewed
    10 Sept 2026
    Enquiries are handled by GFDL Advogados, not directly by João.
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    What João does

    Jurisdictions
    Portugal
    Works in
    Portuguese, English, Spanish, French
    Relationship to the firm
    Partner

    Routes João handles

    • Residence Visa
    • Family Reunification
    • Citizenship

    Track record

    10
    Years since admissionDerived from admission year 2016

    Credentials

    Education

    • Law degree

      University of Lisbon, 2008

    • Master’s in Law and Management

      NOVA University Lisbon, 2012

    • Postgraduate degree in Taxation (International Taxation)

      Universidade Católica Portuguesa, 2013

    Memberships

    Ordem dos Advogados

    Working with João

    Enquiries
    Handled by GFDL AdvogadosFirm level
    First consultation
    Not stated
    Typical engagement fee
    $5,000 - $10,000Firm level
    Typical first reply
    Not stated
    Languages of engagement
    Portuguese, English, Spanish, French

    Writing and speaking

    Common questions

    What work does João G. Gil Figueira handle for private clients?

    GFDL’s official profile says he advises private clients on business migration, taxation, asset protection, estate planning and wealth structuring. The exact scope for any matter should be confirmed directly with the firm.

    What business matters does João G. Gil Figueira advise on?

    His official profile covers cross-border taxation, investment structures, mergers and acquisitions, commercial transactions, licensing and intellectual-property deals, corporate litigation and shareholder disputes.

    What are João G. Gil Figueira’s qualifications?

    GFDL publishes a 2008 law degree from the University of Lisbon, a 2012 master’s degree in Law and Management from NOVA University Lisbon, and 2013 postgraduate study in International Taxation at Universidade Católica Portuguesa.

    Is João G. Gil Figueira registered with the Portuguese Bar?

    Yes. Golden Visa Lawyers matched João G. Gil Figueira in the Portuguese Bar’s public register under cédula 56073L. Register status can change, so clients may wish to recheck before engagement.

    This record

    On file
    Firm-published identity and relationship. No current official credential check is on file.
    Record reviewed
    10 Sept 2026
    Next review
    10 Sept 2027
    Credential status
    This person is shown from firm-published material and has not passed GVL's official credential check.

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