Regulatory Offenses and compliance - Portugal
We advise clients on the prevention, detection, and mitigation of legal risks, ensuring compliance with legal and regulatory standards and minimizing exposure to sanctions and liability.
We provide defense representation in administrative offence proceedings, acting for companies and individuals before supervisory and regulatory bodies across various sectors, including ASAE, ASF, CNPD, CMVM, Banco de Portugal, AdC, MENAC, IGAMAOT, ANACOM, ERS, ERSE, among others.
We go beyond reactive defense, working alongside our clients to proactively implement robust and effective compliance programs tailored to their organizational and business context.
We develop internal policies, conduct legal audits, deliver training, and assist in implementing internal control mechanisms to ensure organizations follow best practices and comply with applicable regulations.
Our experienced and multidisciplinary team ensures strategic and cross-cutting support, from initial risk assessment to the implementation of compliance measures and representation in enforcement proceedings.
We believe that a strong compliance framework is a key differentiator for any business, promoting transparency, trust, and corporate sustainability.
Defense in administrative offence proceedings before competent administrative and regulatory authorities.
Design, implementation and monitoring of compliance programs;
Corporate governance models and business ethics.
Prevention of corruption and money laundering.
Internal legal audits and due diligence.
Training and awareness programs for directors, managers and employees.
Cybersecurity.
Drafting of internal policies and codes of conduct.
Legal advice on the implementation of whistleblowing channels and internal control mechanisms.
Registration and updating of data and documents on the MENAC Platform and monitoring of the obligations under the Compliance Plan.
Our Team
Female Associate Lawyer
Patricia Boavida
