Online sports betting is, in Portugal, a lawful activity when provided by duly licensed operators. As a general rule, its lawfulness depends essentially on the platform used, and not on the identity of the bettor. However, this framework changes substantially when the bettor has a direct or indirect connection to the competition, whether...
No artigo publicado no ECO, Alexandra Mota Gomes, sócia da Área de Criminal, Contraordenacional e Compliance da Antas da Cunha Ecija, comenta o aumento expressivo das comunicações de operações suspeitas de branqueamento de capitais nos últimos anos. A advogada destaca que este crescimento reflete, em grande medida, o reforço dos mecanismos de controlo...
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...
Portugal continues to position itself as a prime destination for foreign investment, offering a stable, transparent legal framework fully integrated within the European Union. The Portuguese legal system provides efficient solutions for setting up businesses, including fast-track incorporation mechanisms such as “Empresa na Hora”, alongside a competitive tax environment featuring tools like the participation...
We remind you that the 31 March 2026 was the legal deadline for the approval of the annual accounts of commercial companies for the financial year 2025 for commercial companies that do not prepare consolidated accounts. Under the Portuguese Companies Code (Código das Sociedades Comerciais), the annual general meeting must be held within the...
Football multi-club ownership (“Multi-Club Ownership” or “MCO“) is an increasingly present reality on the international stage. This business model involves a single individual or entity holding stakes in two or more football clubs, whether through direct shareholding or indirect control structures. Indeed, the phenomenon is not unfamiliar in Portugal. Several clubs are currently...
A historic recognition that places ECIJA at the top of the European and Iberian legal landscape: Law Firm of the Year in Europe, Law Firm of the Year in Iberia, and TMT Firm of the Year in Iberia. ECIJA has achieved a historic milestone in European legal practice by being named Law Firm of...
The discussion around the centralization of television rights in Portuguese football has once again gained momentum — and rightly so. The topic, which has long circulated through the corridors of Liga Portugal and club boardrooms, is now back on the table as the Government admits it may legislate if no consensus is reached among...
On 25 September 2025, the Council of Ministers approved a set of tax measures – in particular concerning Personal Income Tax (“PIT”), Value Added Tax (“VAT”), and Property Transfer Tax (“IMT”) – with the aim of promoting the supply of and access to housing in Portugal, through tax reductions for developers, landlords, and tenants....
Antas da Cunha Ecija provided legal counsel to Femacosa, a shareholder in Science4you, an educational toy company with a presence in more than 45 international markets. The transaction involved the preparation and negotiation of an investment agreement and a shareholders’ agreement, as well as the corporate and financial restructuring of the company, including the respective...
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