MFA Legal marks two years of activity with a change of premises, a redefinition of its strategy and a new digital communication platform

MFA Legal celebrates its 2nd anniversary today, repositioning itself as a "legal boutique" with a strong digital and technological matrix. On the day it celebrates two years of activity, it becomes "MFA Legal & Tech" - establishing itself as a firm with strong expertise in tax, criminal, technology, digital, cybersecurity and risk management law.

"It has been an intense and very challenging two years with the aim of raising the firm to a prominent position in the Portuguese market", says Samuel Fernandes de Almeida, Managing Partner of MFA Legal & Tech. "We look back with satisfaction on the path we have travelled, but with a sense of unease and the responsibility to always do more and better, maintaining our focus on high standards of excellence". Samuel Fernandes de Almeida recalls: "In two years, we have tripled our headcount and integrated Jorge Silva Martins and his team - with the creation of the Technology, Regulatory and Digital area. This was a strategic step in positioning the firm in the face of ongoing technological transformation." He reveals: "We have been fortunate to attract talent by systematically investing in excellence and innovation, which has resulted in three international awards that attest to the quality of our lawyers and the excellence of our services."

According to the Managing Partner: “International recognition translates into increased responsibility and a milestone for a project with a strategy of innovation and ongoing transformation. But we will not stop here.”

The 2nd anniversary of MFA Legal & Tech is also marked by a change of premises: "It was important to find a space that could comfortably accommodate all employees and provide visitors with a welcoming and sophisticated environment, in line with the culture and values of the firm", emphasises the Managing Partner of MFA Legal & Tech. He adds: "Innovation and technology are also at the heart of our institutional communication and relationship with our clients and the market." In partnership with LEXSTREAM, the firm has implemented a digital communication platform with personalised AVATARS created by Artificial Intelligence. "With this project, MFA Legal & Tech is taking a step forward in communicating with its clients and the market, enabling the personalisation of content through avatars of its own team, all in an interactive environment with the possibility of participating in questionnaires or scheduling meetings directly. All this in multiple languages, with content generated from AI - whether it's a legal newsletter or an alert on a topic of relevance to our clients," explains Samuel Fernandes de Almeida. He concludes: "This is a pioneering initiative that reflects our commitment to innovation, enabling the creation of bridges between technology and law, fostering proximity, value creation and the differentiation of our project."