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.Experts in Tax, Business & Global Mobility

Tailored Legal Solutions for a World in Motion.
Excellence in international mobility, asset protection, and strategic structuring.

.Experts in Tax, Business & Global Mobility

Tailored Legal Solutions for a World in Motion.
Excellence in international mobility, asset protection, and strategic structuring.


Excellence
Integrity
Innovation



We are a boutique law firm with offices in Lisbon and Porto. Our multidisciplinary team of highly qualified professionals addresses the global legal needs of high-net-worth individuals, expatriates, and businesses.

Specialists in tax, business, and international mobility, we bring extensive experience in strategic advisory for asset protection, corporate reorganizations and structuring, as well as legal and tax planning for globally operating families and enterprises.

We take pride in our client-focused approach, offering sophisticated and tailored solutions to national and international clients seeking legal security and excellence around the world.

 

.Committed to Global Mobility, Innovation, and Asset Protection

Our mission is to deliver personalized and innovative legal solutions that ensure security and peace of mind for global clients.

Committed to Global Mobility, Innovation, and Asset Protection

Our mission is to deliver personalized and innovative legal solutions that ensure security and peace of mind for global clients.


.Founders


Miguel Bento Ribeiro

BRF Legal Managing Partner 

Tax & Business

Expertise in Structuring National and International Businesses

Focus on Legal Management for Businesses and HNWIs

Expertise in Asset Protection within Global Mobility Contexts

Lawyer specializing in Tax & Business, with over a decade of solid experience in prestigious national and international organizations — including the Court of Justice of the European Union, Eversheds Sutherland, PwC, Forvis Mazars, and TELLES.

He has led projects in corporate and individual tax structuring, tax benefits, tax litigation, and ongoing advisory for HNWIs, multinationals, and startups. He also serves on the boards of several Portuguese companies.

Author of numerous published articles on taxation, he is frequently invited as a lecturer and speaker at specialized courses and industry events.


.Founders


Miguel Bento Ribeiro

BRF Legal Managing Partner

Tax & Business

Expertise in Structuring National and International Businesses

Focus on Legal Management for Businesses and HNWIs

Expertise in Asset Protection within Global Mobility Contexts

Lawyer specializing in Tax & Business, with over a decade of solid experience in prestigious national and international organizations — including the Court of Justice of the European Union, Eversheds Sutherland, PwC, Forvis Mazars, and TELLES.

He has led projects in corporate and individual tax structuring, tax benefits, tax litigation, and ongoing advisory for HNWIs, multinationals, and startups. He also serves on the boards of several Portuguese companies.

Author of numerous published articles on taxation, he is frequently invited as a lecturer and speaker at specialized courses and industry events.

Roberta Fraser

BRF Legal Managing Partner

Investment & Global Mobility

Expertise in Golden Visa, Residence Permits, and European Citizenship

Focus on Global Mobility, Strategic Planning, and Foreign Investment

Certified Member of the Investment Migration Council

Lawyer with over 10 years of experience in international mobility, including European Residency and Citizenship by Investment Programs — such as the Golden Visa — and a certified member of the Investment Migration Council (IMC).

She served as Chief Operating Officer at Atlantic Bridge Consulting & Investment, where she managed and coordinated thousands of European citizenship and residence permit applications for Portugal, Spain, and Italy, ensuring service quality and internal process efficiency.

With a multidisciplinary background and international experience, she has worked in both the public and private sectors across Portugal, Brazil, the United States, and Timor-Leste. An author and co-author of books and articles across various fields, her recent publications have focused on international mobility and foreign investment.

.Legal Solutions
for a World in Motion


.Solutions


Tax & Fiscal Incentives
  • Comprehensive tax advisory services at both national and international levels, including tax structuring of corporate and real estate transactions, tax due diligence, and tax litigation.

     

  • Analysis of clients' assets and income portfolios to optimize tax efficiency through incentive programs aimed at attracting foreign investment to the country.

     

  • Advisory and support in applying for the tax incentives currently in force, including the “NHR 2.0” regime.

Business & Startups
  • Company incorporation, corporate restructurings, mergers and acquisitions, support for internationalization, and the establishment of subsidiaries or branches in Portugal.

     

  • Advisory services in due diligence operations, financing, contracts, and ongoing corporate legal support.

     

  • Support for entrepreneurs and startups throughout all stages of development — from concept to business consolidation — including compliance model implementation, investment round structuring, and intellectual property protection.

Global Mobility & European Citizenship
  • Advisory in Golden Visa processes in Portugal and other European countries.

     

  • Comprehensive legal support for foreign investors — from feasibility analysis to implementation and monitoring of investments — ensuring the success and legal compliance of each project.

     

  • Personalized assessment and identification of the best options for European residence and citizenship, with full support throughout the process for investors, entrepreneurs, digital nomads, and highly skilled professionals.

Real Estate
  • Comprehensive advisory for corporate and individual clients, both national and international, in real estate transactions involving the purchase and sale of residential and commercial properties in Portugal.

     

  • Support in the development and operation of commercial, residential, and tourism real estate projects.

     

  • Property Management for Expatriates: Services for the regularization and ongoing management of properties acquired by foreign nationals.

     

  • Consulting for Real Estate Investors as a strategy for obtaining residence.

Labor & Employment
  • Advisory on labor and social security law matters, including employment contracts, restructurings, and labor compliance.

     

  • Support in dismissal processes, disciplinary procedures, and internal investigations.

     

  • Consulting on compensation policies, remote work, collective bargaining, and harassment prevention.


.Why Choose BRF Legal?


Specialized Team

Highly qualified legal team with years of proven experience.

Personalized Approach

Tailored solutions for each client, taking into account their individual profile, objectives, and the international landscape.

Recognition

Certifications and partnerships with leading institutions in the global mobility of people and capital.

Integrated Approach

Comprehensive legal advisory, combining International, Tax, Corporate, and Real Estate Law to deliver smart solutions.

Focus on High-Quality Client

Expertise in serving HNWIs, Expats, and Strategic Investors.

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.Where We Are


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+351 22 540 2008

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Lisbon Office

Passeio de Neptuno, 5-B
1990-193 Lisboa

Porto Office

Rua José Maria Pedroto, 11
4200-351 Porto

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