Miguel Lima Bento Advogados is a Portuguese law firm with offices in Lisbon and Torres Novas that delivers independent and multidisciplinary legal services across a wide range of sectors. With twenty years of legal practice, the firm has developed deep expertise in Portuguese law and a reputation for rigorous analysis, practical solutions, and a strong commitment to client outcomes.

The firm places a premium on client service, combining close personal attention with efficient processes that enable tailored strategies for individuals and businesses. Its approach emphasises clear communication, transparent expectations, and proactive collaboration to resolve matters quickly, including cross border matters supported by partnerships in Angola, Brazil and Macau.

Rooted in immigration, criminal, civil and commercial law and real estate advisory, the firm serves clients from Lisbon and Torres Novas and leverages its network to handle complex transactions and disputes. This combination of expertise and proximity to clients supports practical, results oriented legal guidance.

About Miguel Lima Bento Advogados

4 people in their team


Practice areas
Immigration
Criminal Defense
Lawsuits & Disputes
Corporate & Commercial
Real Estate

Languages spoken
English

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Practice areas

Immigration

Miguel Lima Bento Advogados provides comprehensive immigration and nationality services for individuals and corporate clients, handling EU citizens, visas and residence permits, CPLP matters, asylum and international protection, and nationality applications. The team guides clients through documentation, deadlines and procedural steps, coordinates with authorities, and leverages its international network to support mobility and residency goals.
Asylum
Business Visa
Citizenship
Dependent Visa
Permanent Residency
Retirement Visa
Work Permit
Citizenship by Investment
Residence by Investment
Golden Visa

Criminal Defense

Miguel Lima Bento Advogados offers robust criminal defense and related advisory services, including compliance, white collar crime, economic crime, money laundering, corruption, embezzlement and fraud, drug trafficking, and tax criminal law and social security criminal law. The team provides strategic case assessment, representation in investigations and courts, and works with corporate clients to design and implement effective compliance programs and risk controls.
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

Miguel Lima Bento Advogados handles civil and commercial disputes, assisting with contract drafting and negotiation, labor matters, family law, inheritance, child law, urban lease and related civil matters. The firm offers proactive dispute resolution, negotiation and litigation representation, and due diligence to assess risk and inform strategy.
ADR Mediation & Arbitration
Appeal
Class Action
General Litigation
Ethics and Professional Responsibility
Commercial Litigation
Antitrust Litigation
Restructuring & Insolvency

Corporate & Commercial

Miguel Lima Bento Advogados advises on company incorporation, articles of association and capital amendments, duties and responsibilities of board members, insolvency and corporate restructuring, and related corporate and commercial matters. The firm supports clients with structuring, governance, compliance and cross border transactions, aligning legal strategy with business objectives.
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

Miguel Lima Bento Advogados assists with real estate investment operations, due diligence, asset management, urban planning and licensing, leasing operations and related documentation. The firm helps clients navigate regulatory requirements, negotiate transactions, and oversee risk management in property deals.
Commercial Real Estate
Housing, Construction & Development
Foreclosure
Land Use & Zoning
Landlord & Tenant
Mortgage
Real Estate Due Diligence
Real Estate Contracts and Negotiations
Brokerage
Conveyancing