Eurico Branca is an independent law practice based in Elvas, Portugal, serving individuals and businesses across the country with a strong cross-border focus with Spain. Led by a University of Lisbon law graduate, the practice offers representation in Portuguese, Spanish, and English, combining courtroom advocacy with practical advisory work. The firm is known for a solutions-oriented approach that begins with clear dialogue and careful strategy.

The practice covers a broad range of matters, including civil and commercial disputes, real estate transactions and leases, company formation and corporate changes, family and succession issues, and criminal defense. It also assists with nationality and European Union residency certifications, as well as recognition and enforcement of foreign judgments when needed in cross-border contexts. This breadth allows clients to rely on one point of contact for interconnected legal needs.

Client service emphasizes accessibility, consensus-building, and prevention, aiming to resolve issues efficiently and protect clients from future risk. The firm collaborates with a network of allied professionals in accounting, tax, real estate mediation, notarial services, and administrative procedures related to the Spanish legal system, ensuring that each matter benefits from coordinated, end-to-end support.

About Eurico Branca

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Practice areas
Corporate & Commercial
Real Estate
Family
Criminal Defense
Immigration

Languages spoken
English

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Practice areas

Corporate & Commercial

The practice advises entrepreneurs and companies on entity formation, corporate changes, shareholder matters, and day-to-day compliance. It prepares and reviews commercial contracts, supports governance and regulatory filings, and coordinates with accountants and tax professionals. When financial distress arises, it guides directors through restructuring options and insolvency procedures while safeguarding the business and stakeholder interests.
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 firm assists buyers, sellers, and landlords with the full lifecycle of property matters, including due diligence, purchase and sale support, lease drafting and negotiation, evictions, rights of first refusal, and promissory contracts. It coordinates notarial steps and registrations, aligns documentation with tax and municipal requirements, and manages timing so transactions proceed smoothly and securely.
Commercial Real Estate
Housing, Construction & Development
Foreclosure
Land Use & Zoning
Landlord & Tenant
Mortgage
Real Estate Due Diligence
Real Estate Contracts and Negotiations
Brokerage
Natural Resources
Conveyancing

Family

The practice represents clients in marriage and de facto union matters, divorce and division of assets, parental responsibility, and protection of minors and vulnerable adults. It prepares wills, handles heir declarations, and administers inheritances and successions. Each case plan balances legal strategy with practical safeguards to preserve family relationships and protect assets.
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

Criminal Defense

The firm defends individuals in investigations and prosecutions involving offenses against the person, reputation, privacy, and public order, as well as animal-related offenses, cybercrime, and property crimes. It engages early with authorities, prepares evidence and witness strategy, and represents clients at trial and on appeal, working to secure dismissals, acquittals, or proportional outcomes.
Arrests & Searches
Bail Bond Service
Criminal Litigation
Drug Crime
Drunk Driving
DUI & DWI
Juvenile Law
Sex Crime
Speeding & Traffic Ticket
White Collar Crime

Immigration

The practice guides clients through Portuguese nationality acquisition, dual citizenship applications, EU resident certificates, and proof-of-residence documentation. It assembles and validates civil records, coordinates certified translations and apostilles, and liaises with the relevant authorities to keep applications on track and compliant with current requirements.
Asylum
Business Visa
Citizenship
Dependent Visa
Permanent Residency
Retirement Visa
Work Permit
Citizenship by Investment
Residence by Investment
Golden Visa