Antas da Cunha Ecija is honored to announce Ecija’s (Portugal and Spain) victory in the “Digital Strategy” category of the “FT Innovative Lawyers Awards Europe 2025.” This recognition stems from the investment that the firm has been making in recent years to become the first “Full AI Firm” in Europe, through the adoption of...

At Antas da Cunha Ecija, the law is at the service of people. With this in mind, we have developed a Practical Guide that seeks to clarify, in an objective and accessible way, the main rights of victims of public transport accidents and their families – Q&A | Rights of Victims in Public Transport Accidents....

<strong data-start=”91″ data-end=”128″>Antas da Cunha Ecija</strong> will be present at the <strong data-start=”148″ data-end=”178″>Startup World Cup Portugal</strong>, reinforcing our commitment to innovation and the startup ecosystem. In this document, we share key legal insights to support entrepreneurs in growing safely and responsibly. To learn more <a href=”https://adcecija.pt/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/Insights-Legal-Tech_LKD.pdf” target=”_blank” rel=”noopener”>click here</a>.

No legal provision or financial compensation can ever erase the profound pain suffered by families and communities when a public transport tragedy occurs. The loss of life in accidents such as the one that occurred on the ‘Glória’ funicular in Lisbon is immeasurable. National and European regulations require communities to ensure the effectiveness of protection...

Rui Mesquita, Partner in the Insurance and Civil Liability Practice, was invited by several media outlets to comment on the legal implications arising from the accident involving the Glória Funicular. In these interventions, he provided technical insight on civil liability, compensation mechanisms, and the role of law in protecting victims. To learn more: Observador –...

Yesterday Lisbon was shaken by the serious accident at the Glória Elevator/Tram. A stark reminder of how vulnerable we all are —residents and visitors alike— when faced with unexpected events that can change lives in an instant.   It is precisely in moments like this that our recent article on cross-border traffic accidents gains renewed...

  On 1 August 2025, the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) rendered a judgment of significant relevance to the current model of sports arbitration: the decisions of the Court of Arbitration for Sport (“CAS/TAS”), seated in Lausanne, Switzerland, must be subject to effective judicial review by a court of a Member State,...

  The Court of Arbitration for Sport (CAS) is the leading international arbitration body specialized in sports-related disputes. It was established in 1984 by the International Olympic Committee (IOC) with the objective of providing an independent, expedited, and technically qualified forum for resolving conflicts within the sporting context.   Headquartered in Lausanne, Switzerland, the CAS...