Horácio Lages & Carlos Lages - Sociedade de Advogados

Horácio Lages & Carlos Lages - Sociedade de Advogados is a long established law firm based in Northern Portugal, with offices in Viana do Castelo and Braga. Founded on 1 August 1988, the firm has developed a strong reputation for professional legal service across the Minho region and for its ability to handle complex matters for both companies and private clients.

The firm maintains a multidisciplinary team led by Horácio Lages and Carlos Lages, supported by associates and trainees with expertise across corporate, banking, employment, family and dispute resolution. Client service is characterized by direct involvement of senior lawyers and a pragmatic, results oriented approach to resolving matters.

HCL has historically collaborated with other European law firms and with partners in Angola and Mozambique, enabling it to assist clients with international investments and cross border issues. The firm has a tradition of quality work, reliability and tailored advice to meet the diverse needs of its client base.

About Horácio Lages & Carlos Lages - Sociedade de Advogados

Founded in 1988

15 people in their team

Practice areas

Corporate & Commercial

Banking & Finance

Bankruptcy & Debt

Employment & Labor

Family

Languages spoken

English

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Practice areas

Corporate & Commercial

HCL provides corporate and commercial law advisory including company formation, governance, contracts and commercial dispute resolution, tailoring solutions to the needs of both private and public sector clients.

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

Banking & Finance

The firm advises banks, financial institutions and corporate borrowers on banking, financing and insurance matters, with a focus on risk assessment and regulatory compliance.

Investment

Securities

Financial Services Regulation

Tax Increment Financing

Project Finance

Structured Finance

Acquisition / Leveraged Finance

Debt Capital Markets

Equity Capital Markets

Sustainable Finance

Public-Private Partnerships (PPP)

Funds & Asset Management

Bankruptcy & Debt

The firm assists clients through insolvency proceedings, debt restructuring, creditor relations and enforcement actions to protect value and recover opportunities.

Bankruptcy

Debt & Collection

Credit Repair

Creditor

Employment & Labor

HCL counsels on employment contracts, employee relations, dismissals and labor disputes, helping clients navigate regulatory requirements and maintain workplace compliance.

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

Family

HCL handles family law matters including marriage, separations, divorce, child custody and succession planning, delivering practical solutions that respect clients' interests and privacy.

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

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