Ana Sofia Catarino, managing partner of TFRA, took part in the central meeting of international investors in Portugal.
Ana Sofia Catarino, managing partner of TFRA, took part in the central meeting of international investors in Portugal, organised by Iberian Property. It was an excellent opportunity to exchange ideas with professionals in the Real estate sector and especially to meet WIRE (women in real estate) Portugal members. The presence and leadership of women in […]
New Urban Planning Framework: simplification and greater legal certainty
Decree-Law no. 108/2026 introduces a comprehensive revision of the Urbanization and Building Legal Framework, built on three key pillars: reduced prior control, increased responsibility of stakeholders, and a stronger focus on ex post supervision. With direct impact on urban licensing and real estate operations, the new regime enhances procedural efficiency and legal predictability—while requiring greater […]
TFRA at Ally Law AGM 2026
From Technology to Trusted Relationships TFRA participated in the Ally Law 2026 Annual Global Meeting, held in Dublin from 19–23 May, one of the most significant gatherings within the Ally Law global network. The event brought together over 100 participants from 80 law firms across 40 countries, providing a unique forum for strategic discussion, knowledge […]
Amendments to the Portuguese Nationality Act: What Changes and How to Prepare
On 1 April 2026, the Portuguese Parliament approved Decree No. 48/XVII, introducing major amendments to the Portuguese Nationality Act. These legislative changes will directly affect both new nationality applications and pending procedures, altering key requirements such as minimum residence periods, integration criteria, and the method for calculating legal residence. Our Immigration Department, coordinated by Catarina Bastos, has prepared a legal newsletter, providing a clear and […]
Best Lawyers 2026
TFRA has been recognized by the prestigious publication Best Lawyers, which ranked the firm among the best in in Tax Law, Corporate Law, and Real Estate Law. This nomination reinforces TFRA’s commitment to excellence, ethics, and the technical quality of the legal services provided to its clients. Among the distinguished lawyers are Luiz Augusto Teixeira […]
TFRA proudly represented Portugal at the Ally Law 2025 EMEA
Our firm was represented by partners Ana Sofia Catarino and Delfim Vidal Santos, who joined fellow Ally Law member firms from across Europe and UAE for a few inspiring days of connection and collaboration. During the EMEA conference, they explored legal innovation, cross-border cooperation, and the latest technologies shaping our profession. The sessions offered valuable […]
Artificial Intelligence is a Reality in the Legal Sector!
At 𝗧𝗙𝗥𝗔, we believe continuous training is essential to maintaining our excellence. Therefore our lawyers are participating in a Practical Course on Artificial Intelligence for the Legal Sector. This course will ensure that our team is at the forefront of best practices, utilising the latest technologies to provide exceptional service to our clients. AI is […]
Ana Sofia Catarino Represents TFRA at Patron Capital’s Winter Conference
Ana Sofia Catarino recently had the privilege of attending Patron Capital’s Winter Conference, representing one of the nine law firms present. The conference brought together key relationship lawyers from nine law firms across five jurisdictions. These lawyers have been instrumental in supporting Patron’s Legal Team, consisting of Kendall Langford, Farhod Moghadam, and Daniel Cohn, in […]