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Abreu Advogados

Private Wealth Law

High Net Worth Guide 2026 : Portugal

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Abreu Advogados

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The firm’s private clients team is experienced in several areas of the law, assisting our Clients in connection to several matters, with particular emphasis on:

· asset management, planning and structuring of investments;

· transfer of family businesses across generations, including trusts and asset structuring;

· structuring family governance rules, including execution of family protocols and related documentation;

· advice on tax structuring;

· legal and family matters, including pre-nuptial agreements and property regimes, divorce and regulation of parental responsibilities, succession planning and disputes between family members with regard to family businesses;

· nationality (interfacing with our Immigration Sector);

· family regrouping.

These matters often become more complex when they are of an international nature, which involves determining which are the jurisdictions and respective internationally competent courts and applicable laws, European and non-European. Abreu Advogados is an associate member of the Associação das Empresas Familiares (Association of Family Businesses).

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Private Wealth Law - Portugal

Band 1

What the Team is Known For
Abreu Advogados is a full-service firm that advises high net worth individuals, family offices and family enterprises on a variety of private wealth matters, including family business transfers, tax and succession planning and immigration matters.
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Strengths

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  • Abreu Advogados brings deep knowledge of Portuguese private wealth law while maintaining a strong international perspective, which is essential for cross-border matters. They are highly responsive, pragmatic in their advice and demonstrate genuine commitment to understanding client needs.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

  • What distinguishes Abreu's tax department is their deep expertise in Portuguese tax residency matters and the non-habitual resident regime. The team demonstrates exceptional technical knowledge combined with practical, client-focused advice. Their ability to navigate complex residency analysis while maintaining clear communication throughout the process sets them apart. They are particularly strong in follow-up and case management, ensuring applications progress smoothly through the Portuguese tax authorities.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

  • The team is very practical, listens very carefully to the client and is very responsive.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

  • Abreu is highly efficient, with the ability to analyse over the long term and mitigate potential future scenarios.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

Notable Practitioners

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  • Nuno Cunha Barnabé
    Nuno Cunha Barnabé

    Nuno Cunha Barnabé

    Nuno da Cunha Barnabé is a leading tax lawyer who regularly advises wealthy and ultra-wealthy individuals and families, especially on international matters. Sources are particularly impressed with his technical tax expertise.

    • Nuno Cunha Barnabe handles complex, cross-border matters with confidence, and consistently demonstrates a strong understanding of the business and priorities.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Nuno is always available, gives quick answers and responses, is very knowledgeable and turns things around very quickly. Nuno is able to understand complex structures and provide solutions.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Nuno is absolutely focused on understanding and addressing market trends and the commercial aspect of the system. Also, he's very well experienced in the market.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Nuno technically brilliant, super clear and a really top guy and stands out internationally for Portugal.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
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  • Alexandra Courela
    Alexandra Courela

    Alexandra Courela

    Alexandra Courela is highlighted for her impressive work with high-profile Portuguese and international high net worth individuals. Courela has significant experience in cross-border residency and tax planning matters, as well as trusts and foundations work.

    • Alexandra Courela is very responsible, helpful and sticks to budget, and is always finding solutions in general. I'd also like to mention her clarity of advice.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Alexandra is attentive and professional.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Alexandra is a great lawyer with good experience.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
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  • Marta Costa
    Marta Costa

    Marta Costa

    Marta Costa co-heads the private clients and family businesses industry team at Abreu Advogados. She specialises in advising family offices and individuals on wealth and succession plans.

    • Marta Costa consistently provides exceptional service, demonstrating a deep understanding of my needs and delivering thoughtful, high-quality support. Her responsiveness and professionalism stand out, and she brings valuable insight and commercial awareness that greatly benefit projects.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Marta delivers excellent client service, combining responsiveness with clear and pragmatic advice. She handles complex cross-border matters with confidence, and consistently demonstrates a strong understanding of our business and priorities.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Marta Costa's legal knowledge is very strong.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
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  • Maria Inês Assis
    Maria Inês Assis

    Maria Inês Assis

    Maria Inês Assis focuses on international taxation, providing tax law advice in family businesses and reorganisations, private assets management, financial portfolios and inheritance and cross-border estates.

    • Maria Inês Assis is very knowledgeable and turns things around very quickly. She was able to understand complex structures and provide solutions.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

    • Maria supports clients in a very professional and technical manner.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
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