R. Fonseca - Advogados is a Portuguese full-service law firm led by founder Rúben Fonseca with offices in Castelo Branco, Viseu, Idanha-a-Nova and Angra do Heroísmo. The firm concentrates its practice on corporate and commercial matters, litigation and arbitration, criminal and administrative offences, family and succession issues, employment law and credit recovery, providing regional coverage across central Portugal and the Azores.

The firm draws on the founder's academic background in law and philosophy and postgraduate training in labour law and children and youth law, together with sector experience in corporate and civil liability matters. The firm publishes legal analysis through a firm blog and the principal maintains professional involvement in national bar associations, reflecting an active engagement with legal developments and professional networks.

R. Fonseca - Advogados adopts a client-focused approach that emphasizes practical solutions and case-specific strategy. The firm handles contentious and non-contentious mandates for individuals and businesses, coordinates cross-office support for multi-jurisdictional matters within Portugal and communicates with clients in English and Spanish when required.

About Rúben Fonseca - Advogados
Practice areas
Corporate & Commercial
Lawsuits & Disputes
Criminal Defense
Employment & Labor
Bankruptcy & Debt

Languages spoken
English

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Practice areas

Corporate & Commercial

Advises companies on corporate governance, commercial contracts and day-to-day corporate law matters, supporting business clients with transactional documentation, shareholder relations and regulatory compliance tailored to the Portuguese legal framework.
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

Lawsuits & Disputes

Represents clients in civil litigation and arbitration proceedings, handling civil liability claims, commercial disputes and enforcement actions with courtroom advocacy and case management aimed at securing enforceable outcomes or negotiated settlements.
ADR Mediation & Arbitration
Appeal
Class Action
General Litigation
Ethics and Professional Responsibility
Commercial Litigation
Antitrust Litigation
Restructuring & Insolvency

Criminal Defense

Defends individuals and entities in criminal and administrative offence proceedings, providing representation in police-investigations, court hearings and appeals, including matters that intersect with corporate liability and contra-ordenational regimes.
Arrests & Searches
Bail Bond Service
Criminal Litigation
Drug Crime
Drunk Driving
DUI & DWI
Juvenile Law
Sex Crime
Speeding & Traffic Ticket
White Collar Crime

Employment & Labor

Provides advisory and contentious labour law services grounded in the founder's postgraduate expertise, including employment contracts, disciplinary procedures, collective labour issues and representation before labour courts and administrative bodies.
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

Bankruptcy & Debt

Conducts credit recovery proceedings and advises creditors on enforcement strategies, extrajudicial collection and insolvency-related processes to maximize recovery and protect creditor rights within applicable Portuguese procedures.
Bankruptcy
Debt & Collection
Credit Repair
Creditor