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,...
Antas da Cunha Ecija strengthens its growth and specialization strategy with the integration of AMMC Legal, taking a decisive step in consolidating a new practice area dedicated to Public Law, Urban Planning, Environment, and Energy. This move brings together, within a single team, a high level of technical expertise, scale, and execution capacity, reinforcing the...
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...
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