LAWYER PROFILE

Paulo Farinha Alves

Europe 2026

PLMJ

Ranked in 1 practice area

White-Collar Crime

Portugal

3 years ranked

About

Provided by PLMJ

Europe

Practice Areas

Criminal Law; White Collar Crime; Compliance; Sports law

Career

Paulo is a partner in the Dispute Resolution practice. He has more than 30 years’ experience in criminal law, white-collar crime, compliance and sports law.

Paulo was vice-president of the Disciplinary Council of the Lisbon Football Association between January and November 2012, when he joined the professional football board of Sporting Clube de Portugal SAD. He completed a postgraduate course in accounting and legal advice at the Faculty of Law of Universidade Católica Portuguesa. He also attended a postgraduate course in European economic crime law at the Faculty of Law of the University of Coimbra and the executive course in football law at the Portugal Football School of the Portuguese Football Federation.

Paulo has contributed to conferences and seminars on criminal law, criminal procedure, administrative offences and sports law.

Professional Memberships

ECBA – European Criminal Bar Association

IBA

Fórum Penal - Association of Criminal Lawyers

UIA - Union Internationale des Avocats

APDD - Portuguese Sports Law Association

Personal

Languages: Portuguese, English and Spanish

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

White-Collar Crime - Portugal

Band 1

Individual Editorial

Paulo Farinha Alves offers support to clients in white-collar crime cases, including embezzlement, money laundering and corruption matters. He also has standout experience in administrative offence proceedings.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Paulo Farinha Alves is an excellent lawyer. He has extensive knowledge about local procedures and helps clients understand what to expect in dealing with local authorities.
White-Collar CrimeChambers European Guide
Paulo Farinha Alves is highly experienced and savvy. He has a deep understanding of the enforcement landscape in Portugal, which translates into seasoned judgment to guide clients.
White-Collar CrimeChambers European Guide
He has very good technical knowledge, based on his extensive experience.
White-Collar CrimeChambers European Guide