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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. He is a member of the Portuguese Bar Association.

    Regulator
    Ordem dos Advogados (Portugal)
    Registration
    56073L
    Admitted
    2016
    Status
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    12 Oct 2026
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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

    Professional registration

    Ordem dos Advogados (Portugal)

    Registration 56073L · Admitted 2016

    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

    Working with João

    Enquiries
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    Languages of engagement
    Portuguese, English, Spanish, French

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    Common questions

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

    GFDL's profile says he advises private clients on business migration, taxation, asset protection, estate planning and wealth structuring.

    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. He is a member of the Portuguese Bar Association (Ordem dos Advogados), admitted in 2016.

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    Record reviewed
    12 Oct 2026
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    12 Oct 2027
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