About us

Get to know Alves & Associados

We are a team of lawyers dedicated to providing legal services, prioritizing on our clients’ needs and guided by values of ethics, transparency, and professionalism. With extensive experience in various areas of law, we are recognised for our personalised and effective approach in defending our clients’ interests. We work closely and clearly at every stage of the process, ensuring effective and innovative solutions, always with the goal of achieving the best results.

Rita GUERRA Alves

Managing Partner

Rita Guerra Alves is the Founder and Managing Partner of the firm, with over 30 years of experience in the legal sector, and a member of the Portuguese Bar Association since 1995.

She has extensive expertise in strategic management and leadership of legal teams, combining technical excellence in civil, tax, corporate, labor law, and litigation, providing a strategic and tailored approach to each case.

Throughout her career, Rita has distinguished herself through her commitment and competence in legal advisory, working with both national and international clients from diverse sectors.

Her vast experience and in-depth market knowledge make her a trusted reference for companies and individuals seeking high-quality legal guidance.

É Juíza Árbitra no Centro de Arbitragem Administrativa e Tributária.

Languages: Portuguese, English, French and Spanish

Paula Bruno

Principal Associate

Paula Bruno is an Associate and a member of the Portuguese Bar Association since 1997, with 30 years of experience in civil, criminal, and healthcare law.

Since 2011, she has served as a professor responsible for the Legal Module of the Patient Safety Course, developed for hospitals within the National Health Service and Local Health Units.

She is a guest lecturer at Católica Porto Business School, in the Postgraduate Program in Health Management, and serves on the Ethics Committee of the Alcoitão Rehabilitation Medicine Center, part of the Santa Casa da Misericórdia de Lisboa, as well as the Ethics Committee of CADIN – the Child Development Support Center.

Languages: Portuguese, English and Spanish

Pedro Guerra Alves

Principal Associate

Pedro Guerra Alves is an Associate and a member of the Portuguese Bar Association, with over 15 years of experience advising national and international clients from various industries and sectors.

He specializes in legal advisory in corporate, tax, and civil law. He holds a MBA from the Lisbon MBA and a Postgraduate Degree in Tax Law from the Institute of Economic, Financial, and Tax Law.

He is also an Arbitrator at the Administrative and Tax Arbitration Center.

Languages: Portuguese, English and Spanish

The firm is part of an international network with a presence in over 100 jurisdictions, providing access to highly qualified professionals across various areas of law, with notable expertise in Corporate Law, Business Law, M&A, and Real Estate. Additionally, collaborates with specialists in auditing, consulting, and outsourcing, ensuring a multidisciplinary and comprehensive approach to meet the needs of its clients.

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