New ground. Recognized. The Chambers High Net Worth Guide 2026 results mark a first for Antas da Cunha Ecija: the firm debuts in Private Wealth Law, ranked in Band 3 — a recognition that reflects the depth and consistency of our private client practice. This achievement is further reinforced at individual level, with João Ramalho...
Background The recruitment of foreign athletes and coaches within Portuguese professional sport raises specific legal challenges, particularly during transfer and registration periods. Although the employment relationship is itself a requirement for obtaining a residence permit, formalizing the contract is not enough for the professional to be able to compete – the immigration procedure must...
At Antas da Cunha Ecija, innovation has never been about following change. It has always been about helping shape it. This year, we’re proud to be shortlisted once again at the Financial Times Innovative Lawyers Awards 2026, with a total of four nominations for Most Innovative Law Firm in Europe, Innovative Lawyers in Infrastructure...
In sport, there are cases that begin in court but are also shaped outside it, such as in the media or in public opinion. This is particularly evident when the person in question is a high-profile athlete, as the association of their name with a case can affect not only their defence, but also...
On 16 July 2026, the Court of Justice of the European Union (“CJEU” or the “Court”) will deliver its judgment in Case C-209/23 – RRC Sports GmbH v. FIFA, a decision that could reshape the future of the football agent profession in Europe. At stake is the compatibility of the FIFA Football Agent Regulations (“FFAR”)...
The Regulatory Context The proposed Digital Networks Act (“DNA“), adopted by the European Commission (“EC“) as a legislative proposal on 21 January 2026[1], would, if enacted in its current form, mark a significant evolution of the European Union’s (“EU“) regulatory framework for electronic communications. Together with the Digital Omnibus Package[2] (“DOP“) simplification agenda and the...
Recognized. Ranked. Remarkable. The IP STARS (Managing IP’s rankings publication) results from Managing IP mark a first for Antas da Cunha Ecija: international recognition in Intellectual Property, an area we have been building with consistency and technical depth. The firm has been recognised as Recommended in Copyright and Related Rights and as a Notable...
For many internationally mobile families, residence is no longer a lifestyle decision. It has become a strategic decision. In an increasingly uncertain world, factors such as stability, security, access to Europe, education and long-term family planning are playing a growing role in relocation decisions. Portugal continues to emerge as one of the jurisdictions most...
As the 2026 FIFA World Cup unfolds under what is widely regarded as the most rigorous anti-doping operation in the history of football — with FIFA coordinating three national anti-doping agencies (USADA, Sport Integrity Canada and MEX-NADO) within a single tournament — the international regulatory framework already has its next reform in place. The...
After the Prompt is a series exploring some of the trends emerging at the intersection of Artificial Intelligence, operational autonomy and corporate governance. As systems gain the ability to act, decide and coordinate with increasing levels of autonomy, new questions arise around oversight, accountability, risk and control. Explore here the trends that may shape the...
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