Algarve Advocaten is a boutique law firm based in Carvoeiro, Algarve, Portugal, led by Dr Ana Fermin Melo and Dr Bruno Fermin Melo, who are admitted to the Portuguese Ordem dos Advogados. The firm provides multilingual legal services to clients in Portugal and across the Portuguese speaking community, including Dutch and English clients who purchase property or conduct business in the Algarve. Their practice focuses on cross border private law and advisory services for individuals and businesses, with emphasis on Real Estate, Business and Family law.

The firm earns trust through a specialized, client centered approach that combines legal expertise in cross border private law with direct engagement of the two partners. The practice is presented as a two attorney Assoc. Law Firm with access to email contact, signaling a responsive service for international clients requiring Dutch, Portuguese or English language support.

They assist with cross border Real Estate transactions, Business matters, and Family law, with a focus on clear communication, practical advice, and efficient coordination with Portuguese authorities, notaries and other professionals to help clients achieve efficient outcomes.

About Adv. Bruno Fermin Melo (PT)(NL)(UK)

Founded in 2015

2 people in their team


Practice areas
Business
Family
Real Estate
Criminal Defense

Languages spoken
English

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Practice areas

Business

Algarve Advocaten provides cross border business and corporate advisory services in Portugal, including contract review and negotiation, corporate formation and ongoing regulatory compliance; the firm emphasises Dutch speaking support for international clients and leverages its private international law expertise to facilitate cross border transactions.
Accounting & Auditing
Communications & Media Law
Employer
Health Care
International
Legal Document
New Business Formation
Office Solutions
Tax
FDA Law

Family

The firm handles family law matters for individuals with cross border ties, including support for Dutch speaking clients, with translation and coordination with Portuguese authorities and notaries when needed.
Adoption
Child Abuse
Child Custody
Child Support
Child Visitation
Collaborative Law
Divorce & Separation
Domestic Violence
Father's Rights
Marriage
Military Divorce
Same Sex & LGBT
Annulment

Real Estate

The firm assists with buying and selling real estate in the Algarve, including due diligence, contract review, and coordination with notaries; they work with Dutch and English speaking clients and provide cross border private international law guidance.
Commercial Real Estate
Housing, Construction & Development
Foreclosure
Land Use & Zoning
Landlord & Tenant
Mortgage
Real Estate Due Diligence
Real Estate Contracts and Negotiations
Brokerage
Conveyancing

Criminal Defense

The firm offers criminal defense services in Portugal and supports international clients with cross border criminal law issues.
Arrests & Searches
Bail Bond Service
Criminal Litigation
Drug Crime
Drunk Driving
DUI & DWI
Juvenile Law
Sex Crime
Speeding & Traffic Ticket
White Collar Crime
Extradition
International Criminal Law