Dower Law Firm

Dower Law Firm is a Portugal based law firm with a broad practice portfolio spanning business, civil, corporate and regulatory matters. The firm is known for delivering quality legal services, a rigorous approach and a client focused ethos that emphasizes clarity, responsiveness and practical results for national and international clients.

The firm operates a one-stop shop model that combines legal, tax and corporate expertise to provide integrated solutions for companies and investors. With offices in Porto, Lisbon and Funchal, Dower offers proximity and timely guidance across a wide range of business matters, including corporate transactions, governance and dispute resolution.

The firm has earned recognition from leading directories for its lawyers and transactions, including Best Lawyers in Portugal and Leaders League, and it actively participates in sustainability and ESG initiatives such as the Porto Climate Pact. Its deal experience includes advising on the sale of Cerâmirupe Cerâmicas to Vallis, illustrating the strength of its corporate and transactional capabilities.

About Dower Law Firm

45 people in their team

Practice areas

Business

Lawsuits & Disputes

Corporate & Commercial

Real Estate

Employment & Labor

Languages spoken

English

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Practice areas

Business

Dower Law Firm's Business practice provides integrated support for commercial ventures, combining legal, tax and corporate expertise to help companies grow, structure deals and navigate regulatory requirements. The team leverages the firm's one-stop shop model to deliver practical, goal oriented solutions for clients across corporate, commercial and strategic matters.

Accounting & Auditing

Communications & Media Law

Employer

Health Care

International

Legal Document

New Business Formation

Office Solutions

Tax

FDA Law

Lawsuits & Disputes

The Lawsuits & Disputes practice coordinates civil and commercial litigation and arbitration, providing clients with pragmatic advocacy, risk assessment and settlement strategies to resolve disputes efficiently and protect business interests.

ADR Mediation & Arbitration

Appeal

Class Action

General Litigation

Ethics and Professional Responsibility

Commercial Litigation

Antitrust Litigation

Restructuring & Insolvency

Corporate & Commercial

The Corporate & Commercial practice assists with corporate governance, mergers and acquisitions and contractual matters, guiding clients through complex transactions with a focus on efficiency and compliance, drawing on the firm's strong reputation in corporate law and litigation.

Administrative

Admiralty & Maritime

Agriculture

Antitrust

Aviation

Business Registration

Contract

Due Diligence

Franchising

Gaming

Government Contract

Licensing

Merger & Acquisition

Transportation

Venture Capital

Cannabis Law

Nonprofit & Charitable Organizations

International Trade Law

Government Relations & Lobbying

Private Equity

Corporate Governance

Sanctions & Export Controls

Real Estate

The Real Estate practice guides clients through property transactions, leasing and development, ensuring due diligence, regulatory compliance and timely deal closure across residential, commercial and investment properties.

Commercial Real Estate

Housing, Construction & Development

Foreclosure

Land Use & Zoning

Landlord & Tenant

Mortgage

Real Estate Due Diligence

Real Estate Contracts and Negotiations

Brokerage

Conveyancing

Employment & Labor

The Employment & Labor practice advises employers and employees on contracts, disputes and compliance with Portuguese labor law, with a focus on risk management, productive negotiation and practical solutions for workplace matters.

Employment Rights

Hiring & Firing

Job Discrimination

Labor Law

Pension

Retirement

Sexual Harassment

Social Security

Wage & Hour

Wrongful Termination

Whistleblower & Qui Tam

Employment Benefits & Executive Compensation

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