Expertise

Our work is carried out in contexts of high technical complexity and sophistication, covering various sectors of activity, from financial institutions and insurance companies to energy, retail, telecommunications, health, food and beverages, sport and real estate, granting us the required expertise and sophistication to design innovative tax strategies that create value for our clients.

We collaborate with several renowned international law firms, enabling a global and integrated approach to provide innovative tax services in an increasingly complex and sophisticated environment.

We manage our clients' tax risk, both in designing their tax policies and in defining the best strategies to address tax audits.

Recognised as one of the most talented teams in the market, MFA Legal & Tech's Criminal, Misdemeanour and Compliance team has extensive experience in conducting criminal proceedings, with a greater focus on the field of economic and financial crime, and its members, over the years, have actively participated in the most complex criminal proceedings that have unfolded in the Portuguese judicial landscape.

At MFA Legal & Tech, we offer an integrated and innovative vision that connects the digital and regulatory universe to the protection, management and defence of intellectual property rights. With over 20 years of experience, our team acts as strategic allies to technology-driven and innovation-oriented companies, supporting them in asset valuation, litigation management, complex transactions and cybersecurity.

We combine legal rigour with a deep understanding of technological subjects and regulated sectors. Our team includes lawyers who have led cutting-edge legal projects and held in-house positions at multinationals with a strong focus on Intellectual Property. This experience allows us to navigate and cross-reference legal complexity with technical precision and a comprehensive view of the commercial landscape.

We provide strategic consultancy on highly technical projects, supporting clients in innovative sectors, including electronic communications, energy, pharmaceuticals, Life Sciences, MedTech, HealthTech, biotechnology, retail, and mobility.

In the Life Sciences field, our team monitors the entire lifecycle of innovative products and solutions from research, development, and regulatory approval to commercialisation, monitoring, and post-market compliance.

Our Technology practice covers critical areas such as cybersecurity, data, blockchain, software, and artificial intelligence. We offer comprehensive legal support from conception and structuring to implementation, ensuring continuous guidance across different regulatory frameworks. Furthermore, we provide strategic advice on innovation and regulation, helping clients mitigate risk, protect value, and navigate complex litigation, arbitration, and strategic negotiations.

We are more than legal advisors: we are an extension of our clients' teams. We work side-by-side with our clients to develop innovation strategies that safeguard corporate value, integrating legal solutions that drive technological development and sustainable growth.

Recognised for our integrated approach, our team operates across all areas of innovation, anticipating risks and designing policies, governance frameworks, and legal solutions tailored to rapidly evolving technological and regulatory environments.

MFA Legal & Tech's Criminal Tax team offers a highly specialised and innovative service, integrating deep experience in both Criminal and Tax Law.

At MFA Legal & Tech we propose an innovative and integrated approach to our practice areas in the management of our Clients' tax, criminal and administrative risks.

Our commitment to sustainability has led us, since our foundation, to make a commitment to actively contribute to the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) of the United Nations 2030 agenda, in particular SDG 16 (Peace, Justice and Strong Institutions), in particular with regard to targets 16.3 (Promote the rule of law, at national and international level, and ensuring equal access to justice for all) and 16.10 (Ensuring public access to information and protecting fundamental freedoms, in accordance with national law and international agreements), responding to the SDG call for the involvement of civil society, including the business community.