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Paulo de Sá e Cunha

Paulo de Sá e Cunha

Europe 2026

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Ranked in 1 practice area

White-Collar Crime

Portugal

3 years ranked

About

Provided by SRS Legal

Europe

Practice Areas

White Collar Crime, Corporate Governance and Compliance. Litigation

Career

Of Counsel heading SRS Legal's Criminal and Sanctions Law Department.

Widely recognised as one of the leading specialists in Economic Criminal Law and Compliance in Portugal. With more than 30 years' experience, Paulo’s career includes leading prestigious legal teams, intervening in highly complex cases and having a consolidated strategic vision in providing preventive advice and monitoring sensitive cases involving natural and legal persons. His work includes advising on matters related to the criminal liability of directors and corporate officers, economic and financial crimes, as well as the implementation of compliance programs in large organizations. Paulo de Sá e Cunha is also a reference in the training of new generations of lawyers, actively contributing to the development of legal practice in Portugal. Paulo is currently President of the Superior Council of the Portuguese Bar Association.

Professional Memberships

Member of the Portuguese Bar Association. Founder member and former vice-president of OSCOT (Portuguese Observatory on Security, Organized Crime, and Terrorism). Member of the Lisbon Council of the Portuguese Bar Association (2011-2013). Founder and Chairman of Fórum Penal (Portuguese Criminal Lawyers Association).

Personal

Law degree from the School of Law of the University of Lisbon, 1988.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

White-Collar Crime - Portugal

Band 1
Band 1

Individual Editorial

Paulo de Sá e Cunha of SRS Legal is a well-regarded white-collar crime practitioner. He is experienced in acting for private defendants as well as for major companies seeking the prosecution of former directors. He possesses demonstrable experience in allegations of tax fraud, bribery and corruption.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Paulo de Sá e Cunha provides high-quality representation to his clients. His ability to manage complex cases is one of his distinctive marks.

    White-Collar CrimeChambers European Guide
  • Paulo de Sá e Cunha is an excellent lawyer.

    White-Collar CrimeChambers European Guide

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Porto

Portugal

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