Luís Moitinho de Almeida
Europe Guide 2024
Up and Coming : Planning
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About
Provided by Luís Moitinho de Almeida
Practice Areas
Luís is Partner at Sofia Galvão Advogados, a boutique, Portugal based Territory Law firm. An experienced advocate, Luís works in all areas of Territory Law, and is especially focused on Planning Law, Tourism, Environmental Law, Real Estate and Construction, Public Procurement and Public Finance Law, EU Funds, and litigation in these fields.
Career
Partner at Sofia Galvão Advogados since 2020. Previously, Associate at Sofia Galvão (2015-2020); Advisor to the Secretary of State of Administrative Modernization (2013-2015); Associate (after concluding traineeship) at LCA – Lorena de Sèves, Abalada Matos e Associados – Sociedade de Advogados, R.L. (2010-2013).
Professional Memberships
Portuguese Bar Association
Personal
Graduated from the School of Law at the Portuguese Catholic University, in Lisbon, and holds a Master’s degree in European and International Law (LL.M, Law in a Global and European Context) from that same institution. Taught as Assistant Lecturer in Private International Law (Conflict of Laws) at the same institution. Recognized as Recommended Lawyer (2019) and Rising Star (2020 and 2021) in The Legal 500 Directory. Speaks proficiently in English and French. Written and oral comprehension of Spanish, Italian and German.
Chambers Review
Europe
Luís Moitinho de Almeida is noted for his expertise in planning, environmental and real estate issues as well as licensing. He joined PLMJ in October 2024.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Luís Moitinho de Almeida is a very responsible professional."
"Luís Moitinho de Almeida is a very responsible professional."