José Rocha & Advogados, RL is a Portugal-based general practice law firm that blends ethics, innovation and proximity to deliver client-centered legal solutions. The firm emphasizes personalized service across the national territory, including autonomous regions, with a Portugal-based approach that places the client at the center of every engagement. The team is led by founder Dr. José Godinho Rocha, whose practice spans criminal, civil and road traffic law, reflecting a disciplined and pragmatic approach to advocacy and client outcomes.

The firm relies on a multidisciplinary team of specialists who bring extensive experience to bear for each client matter. Dr. José Godinho Rocha is a founder and senior lawyer with expertise in criminal law, civil proceedings and traffic law; Dr. Rito Pereira is a partner focusing on banking, public and private law and real estate; Dr. Sofia Peixoto de Meneses is a partner with a background in forensic law and notarial practice; Dr. Teresa Rodriguez Correia supports civil litigation including debt recovery and insolvencies. This combination ensures tailored strategies, transparent communication and a commitment to delivering solid, timely results.

José Rocha & Advogados positions itself as a reliable partner for clients seeking pragmatic, efficient solutions across Portugal. The firm emphasizes excellence, integrity, continuous knowledge and the use of modern technology, including artificial intelligence, to optimize processes and provide fast, precise responses. This approach, together with a client focused culture and ongoing institutional collaboration, enables the firm to handle a broad range of legal challenges with clarity and confidence.

About José Rocha & Advogados, RL

Founded in 2018

4 people in their team


Practice areas
Criminal Defense
Lawsuits & Disputes
Banking & Finance
Real Estate

Languages spoken
English

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Practice areas

Criminal Defense

Criminal Defense - The firm's criminal practice is led by founder Dr. José Godinho Rocha, who specializes in criminal law and criminal procedure, providing strategic, rights focused representation for individuals and organizations in criminal matters.

Arrests & Searches
Bail Bond Service
Criminal Litigation
Drug Crime
Drunk Driving
DUI & DWI
Juvenile Law
Sex Crime
Speeding & Traffic Ticket
White Collar Crime

Lawsuits & Disputes

Lawsuits & Disputes - The civil litigation team handles disputes across civil and commercial matters, including debt recovery and insolvencies, combining rigorous analysis with client focused communication to secure efficient, effective resolutions.

ADR Mediation & Arbitration
Appeal
Class Action
General Litigation
Ethics and Professional Responsibility
Commercial Litigation
Antitrust Litigation
Restructuring & Insolvency

Banking & Finance

Banking & Finance - The banking and finance practice concentrates on banking disputes and related finance matters, drawing on the firm's experience in public and private law and real estate to offer comprehensive dispute resolution and regulatory guidance for banks, lenders and borrowers.

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

Real Estate

Real Estate - The real estate practice covers complex real estate transactions, property disputes and related commercial matters, backed by the team's experience in real estate deals and mortgage matters to help clients negotiate, secure and implement property related opportunities.

Commercial Real Estate
Housing, Construction & Development
Foreclosure
Land Use & Zoning
Landlord & Tenant
Mortgage
Real Estate Due Diligence
Real Estate Contracts and Negotiations
Brokerage
Conveyancing