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Independent and responsible action aligned with the duties of the legal profession.
Boutique law firm in Lisbon
CRCGS Advogados brings together an experienced and multidisciplinary team of lawyers, providing integrated and specialised legal support to corporate clients, public entities and private individuals across a wide range of areas of law.
The firm advises corporate, public and private clients across a wide range of specialised areas of law.
About us
Founded in Lisbon in 2017, CRCGS Advogados provides legal services across several areas of law, with a focus on prevention, efficient solutions and the rigorous protection of clients' interests.
Our work is based on a full understanding of context, a clear assessment of risks and a close relationship with each client, whether in advisory work, negotiation or litigation.
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Independent and responsible action aligned with the duties of the legal profession.
Objective responses, close follow-up and informed decisions in useful time.
Careful preparation, demanding legal analysis and strategy tailored to each matter.
An up-to-date reading of law and of clients' changing needs.
Practice areas
Advice on procedures, bids, contract performance and relations with contracting authorities.
Support before public entities, administrative procedures and regulated relationships.
Real estate transactions, due diligence, contracts, registrations and asset protection.
Advice for operators, accommodation, investment and economic activity connected with the sector.
Planning-law opinions and legal advice on planning procedures, licensing and relations with administrative authorities.
Contracts, negotiation, default and legal management of tenancy relationships.
Contracts, civil liability, property rights, succession and protection of patrimonial interests.
Advice on employment-law matters, contracts, workplace relations and representation in employment disputes.
Companies, commercial relations, business contracts and ongoing legal support to companies.
Tax analysis, compliance, planning and support in tax disputes.
Restructuring, creditor protection and support in insolvency proceedings.
Procedural strategy and court representation in the defence of clients' interests.
Judicial and extrajudicial collection with prior assessment of viability and risk.
Preparation, formalisation and follow-up of notarial and registration acts, including certifications, signature authentications, powers of attorney and civil, commercial and land registrations.
Advice on immigration regularisation, visas, residence permits and the attribution or acquisition of Portuguese nationality.
Protection of trademarks, distinctive signs, intangible assets and related disputes.

Team
The team brings together three legal professionals, working closely and in a structured way with legal analysis, negotiation skills and procedural preparation.
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A selection of publications by CRCGS Advogados on relevant developments in public law, public procurement, planning law and tax.
View all insightsA legal update selected by Carlos Ricardo, relevant to public entities and private operators working with the public sector.
Read on LinkedInA note on Circular Letter no. 25117/2026 and the reverse-charge mechanism for construction services following the amendments introduced by Decree-Law no. 97/2026.
Read on LinkedInAn overview of the reduced rate applicable to certain residential construction or rehabilitation contracts, focusing on the conditions and limits of the new regime.
Read on LinkedInMethod
Assessment of context, documents and goals
Definition of options, risks and priorities
Execution with close follow-up and clear communication
Contacts
Send us a message identifying the matter and the essential information. The initial contact allows us to frame the issue and indicate possible next steps.