Labisa
Lawyers
A boutique law firm specialized in
Shipping Law and Energy Law
About us
Labisa Advogados is a boutique law firm specialized in Shipping Law and Energy Law.
Established as an independent law firm in 2001 by António Castilho Labisa, a lawyer with over 40 years experience, our team of lawyers, graduated from the most renowned Law School in Lisbon – Faculdade de Direito da Universidade de Lisboa, is backed by highly-trained internal secretarial, translation and administrative staff.
Our office provides services in Portuguese, English, French and Spanish.
The firm has a very close relationship with major law offices in many European countries (UK, France, Spain, Italy, Germany, Luxembourg, Netherlands, Belgium, Greece, Poland and Sweden) as well as in the United States, Japan, China, Hong Kong, Singapore, Cape Verde and Brazil.
The firm also has cooperation agreements with firms acting in the Free Trade Zone of Madeira since 1991, namely in ship and mortgage registration, ship finance and corporate law.
Areas of activity
Shipping and Admiralty Law
- Arrest, cargo claims, charter party and Bill of Lading disputes
- Salvage and General Average, collision and other accidents at sea
- Towage Contracts
- Pollution and wreck removal
- Arbitration and International Sale of Goods
- Mortgage, shipbuilding and ship repair contracts
- Registration of ships and mortgages at the International Shipping Register of Madeira (MAR)
Energy and Environmental Law
(including Project Finance and Public Contracts)
- Company incorporation
- International tenders
- EPC and O&M contracts
- Financing of windfarms, PV plants, hydroelectric plants and other electricity production projects
- Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) and other contracts related to the setting up and running of electricity producing plants
Commercial and Corporate Law
- Incorporation, mergers and acquisitions
- Legal due diligencies, share purchase agreements and other collateral agreements and shareholders’ agreements
- Distributorships, agencies and franchises
- Liability of general managers and directors
Labour Law
- Labour Litigation
- Negotiation and execution of individual and collective severance agreements
- Draft of employment contracts
- Preparation and negotiation of collective employment contracts
Litigation
- Representation in civil, maritime and CMR, taxation, commercial and labour litigation matters, including insolvency proceedings in the Portuguese Courts
- Participation in Arbitration Panels
- Legal assistance and consultancy services in enforcement of foreign judgements and arbitration awards
Nationality and Residence Permits
- Representation before the Portuguese Authorities in all matters related with nationality applications
- Representation before the Portuguese Authorities in all matters related with the obtaining of residence permits
- Legalization and certification of documents at Embassies and Chambers of Commerce
Our team
António Castilho Labisa
Partner
Margarida Nunes Ferreira
Associate
Mariana Corregedor Mineiro
Associate
Miguel Labisa
Associate
Maria João Palrão
Associate
Why us
Our team has the legal knowledge, the experience and the commercial focus to advise our clients on all aspects of our specialised services.
Sectorial knowledge
We are an entirely sector-focused firm with an intimate understanding and knowledge of our clients’ businesses.
Commercial Focus
One of our primary objectives is to assist our clients In achieving their commercial ambitions.
Accessibility
Available whenever needed, all our clients are of utmost importance to us and thus receive our undivided attention and first-class treatment.
Pragmatism
Our clients’ time and money are of the essence for us. If a case can be settled in reasonable terms and time, we know how to implement it.
Commitment to Excellence
Our commitment is to be totally professional in every practice area, constantly working with our clients to maximise their satisfaction and the quality of our services.
Responsibility
We are a socially responsible law office, committed to sustainability norms, always heedful of how our actions impact on our colleagues, the legal community and the environment.
Contacts
Email: ps@labisa.com.pt
Phone +351 213 827 606
Av. Eng. Duarte Pacheco, T.2, 8º, S. 2
1070-102, Lisbon
Portugal