Antas da Cunha Ecija has once again seen the work of its teams recognised by Leaders League, a result that reflects the firm’s consistent standing in particularly demanding areas of the market. In the latest edition, the firm has been recognised in the practice areas of Civil & Commercial Litigation and International Arbitration...
Joana Pinto, partner in the TMT – Technology Transaction practice at Antas da Cunha Ecija, writes an article for Justice Trends Magazine analyzing the impact of the AI Act on criminal justice and its implications for the right of defense. In a context where artificial intelligence is playing an increasingly significant role in justice systems,...
The current political and military instability in several Middle Eastern jurisdictions may have direct legal implications for player and coach contracts. I – What is at stake? a) Force majeure or supervening objective impossibility may justify contract termination. b) Mere political instability is not sufficient – proof of concrete impact is required....
At the heart of football, where talent, opportunity and dreams intersect, order and justice are essential. To fulfil this purpose, FIFA has a statutory obligation to regulate all matters relating to the football transfer system. To this end, the FIFA Clearing House (FCH), as an independent entity, was designed to protect the core objectives...
Background Sustainability has taken center stage in fashion brand communications. Terms such as ‘eco-friendly’, ‘conscious’ and ‘responsible’ have become commonplace in marketing discourse, reflecting consumers’ growing appreciation of environmental and ethical criteria. However, this trend has brought with it a significant legal risk: greenwashing. Greenwashing occurs when a brand communicates environmental practices or sustainability...
The CSA2 proposal (revision of the Cyber Security Act) will face intense discussions among the Council, European Parliament, and Commission, with several provisions contested due to identified weaknesses. José Luís da Cruz Vilaça, coordinating partner of the European Union Law and Competition practice at Antas da Cunha Ecija, Paulo de Almeida Sande, partner...
Increase in the National Minimum Wage As from 1 January 2026, a new increase in the National Minimum Wage (Salário Mínimo Nacional – SMN) entered into force, within the framework of the policy for the progressive enhancement of earned income, with the SMN being updated from €870.00 in 2025 to €920.00 in 2026....
The use of artificial intelligence (AI) in video games provides more immersive, challenging and personalized experiences for players. Through AI, it is possible to program behaviors and decision-making by computer-controlled characters or elements to make decisions and interact with the player in a more realistic way. Although it may seem like a recent...
As a creative sector, the fashion industry is constantly evolving. With a view to increasing revenue, the organizations that form the fashion ecosystem are looking to consolidate their position in the market, become more competitive and keep up with trends, particularly the digital transformation, which is advancing at a rapid pace. Within this...
We are proud to announce that Antas da Cunha Ecija & Associados has been ranked in the Chambers and Partners Europe Guide 2025, reinforcing our position as a reference in the legal sector. Our firm has been recognized in the following practice areas: – Employment – Band 4 – White-Collar Crime – Band 3...
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