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Portuguese law firm technology practice expansions

Overview

Portuguese law firms are expanding their specialized services within the technology and digital sectors.

Pérez-Llorca announced the appointment of Joana Mota Agostinho as a partner in its Lisbon office to lead a new Intellectual Property, Industrial, and Technology practice. The department aims to advise clients on digital transformation, data protection, privacy, and cybersecurity.

In a broader trend, Paxlegal has also strengthened its technical capacity in innovation and technology by integrating four new professionals. Based in Braga, Paxlegal has implemented a new management model with Nuno da Silva Vieira joining Bárbara Pestana as co-Managing Partner, with new leadership roles covering the digital economy, strategic litigation, and emerging technologies such as AI.

Entities

Pérez-Llorca · Carlos Vaz de Almeida · Joana Mota Agostinho · Paxlegal · Cuatrecasas

Timeline

  1. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Portuguese law firms expand technology and digital practices

    Law firms Pérez-Llorca and Paxlegal are expanding their operations in Portugal, strengthening their expertise in intellectual property, digital transformation, and emerging technologies.

  2. [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Pérez-Llorca appoints Joana Mota Agostinho as partner

    Joana Mota Agostinho joins Pérez-Llorca as a partner in Lisbon, leading the firm's new Intellectual Property, Industrial, and Technology practice.

Sources

eco.sapo.pt · hrportugal.sapo.pt · sapo.pt