Real Estate, Urban Planning and Investment
Advice on buying and selling property, structuring investments and managing real estate transactions. Urban planning, licensing and regularisation of assets.
Law Firm · Sintra, Portugal
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We are a law firm in Sintra. We support individuals and businesses with clear, strategic and personalised advice — from the first contact to conclusion, always with the direct involvement of a partner.
Members of the Portuguese Bar Association
Over a decade of experience
Service in Portuguese, English and French
The firm
Truly close, personal support.
Seruya & Melo was founded in 2025 with a clear idea: to deliver demanding legal work built on closeness and trust. We favour clear, simple and rigorous communication, following every matter with direct, personal attention, in Portuguese, English or French.
What we do
Practice Areas
Advice and representation across the main areas of law.
Private Clients, Golden Visa and International Mobility
Support for private clients and HNWIs investing in Portugal. Golden Visa, non-habitual resident regimes and residence procedures.
Corporate Law and Investment Structuring
Company formation, reorganisations and the legal structuring of real estate and business investments. Ongoing support for companies and investors.
Taxation (personal and international)
Tax planning, non-habitual resident framework and support in meeting tax obligations in Portugal.
Labour and Social Security
Employment contracts, terminations and the legal framework for employees and employers in Portugal.
Litigation and Dispute Resolution
Representation in court proceedings and arbitration, with a particular focus on civil, real estate and contractual matters.
Who we are
Our team
Dedicated lawyers — experienced and approachable.
Sofia Távora Seruya
Partner
João Botelho de Melo
Partner
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