IBM Advogada - Inés de Barbosa Mendonça is an Algarve-based law practice led by Inês de Barbosa Mendonça. With more than eight years of experience, Inés specializes in real estate, civil, criminal, fiscal and corporate law. Since 2016, the office in Albufeira has served more than 5,000 clients, and the firm provides clear, client-focused service to Portuguese, English and French speaking clients.

The firm maintains a reputation for practical, tailored legal solutions across its practice areas, combining local market insight with a disciplined approach to risk management and timely outcomes for individuals and businesses alike.

Fluent in Portuguese, English and French, IBM Advogada supports cross-border matters and international clients relocating to Portugal, offering multilingual communication and personalised advice to meet diverse client needs.

About IBM Advogada - Inês de Barbosa Mendonça

Founded in 2016


Practice areas
Real Estate
Corporate & Commercial
Employment & Labor
Immigration
Lawsuits & Disputes

Languages spoken
English

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Practice areas

Real Estate

IBM Advogada provides expert guidance on real estate matters in the Algarve, including transactions, due diligence, contract drafting and negotiation, leases, and dispute resolution, with an emphasis on practical timelines and risk management.
Commercial Real Estate
Housing, Construction & Development
Foreclosure
Land Use & Zoning
Landlord & Tenant
Mortgage
Real Estate Due Diligence
Real Estate Contracts and Negotiations
Brokerage
Conveyancing

Corporate & Commercial

The firm assists clients with commercial and corporate matters, drafting and negotiating contracts, advising on corporate structures and transactions, and ensuring compliance with Portuguese law to support business operations.
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

Employment & Labor

The practice advises employers and employees on Portuguese labour law, including employment agreements, terminations, disputes, and regulatory compliance, with clear communication and outcome-focused strategies.
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

Immigration

The firm supports immigration needs including nationality, residency, residency permits and related regulatory requirements for individuals and businesses, helping clients obtain and maintain legal status in Portugal.
Asylum
Business Visa
Citizenship
Dependent Visa
Permanent Residency
Retirement Visa
Work Permit
Citizenship by Investment
Residence by Investment
Golden Visa

Lawsuits & Disputes

IBM Advogada represents clients in civil and commercial disputes, providing litigation strategy, negotiations and enforcement proceedings, as well as property related disputes, to achieve efficient resolutions.
ADR Mediation & Arbitration
Appeal
Class Action
General Litigation
Ethics and Professional Responsibility
Commercial Litigation
Antitrust Litigation
Restructuring & Insolvency
Dispute Prevention & Pre-Litigation

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