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...
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...
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...
Antas da Cunha Ecija is attending the 114th Session of the International Labour Conference, the world’s most important forum on labour matters. Tiago Cochofel de Azevedo, counsel in the Labour and Social Security practice group at Antas da Cunha Ecija, is part of the Portuguese delegation, representing national employers and the Portuguese Tourism Confederation,...
Antas da Cunha Ecija contributed to the Chambers & Partners Global Practice Guide – Debt Finance 2026, one of the most authoritative international legal publications in the field. The chapter on Portugal – Trends and Developments, authored by associate Ana Peixoto and Head of Innovation, AI and Knowledge Management, Carlota Lima Raposo, provides...
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,...
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