Catarina
Afonso
Lawyer
A member of the Portuguese Bar Association since 22 June 1999, with experience in several areas of law and a current focus on immigration and foreign nationals law.
Catarina Afonso is part of the Afonsos & Fontes team. A central part of her current practice is dedicated to assisting international clients with legal matters relating to residence and immigration in Portugal. She favours an attentive approach that takes account of each client's circumstances and the specific nature of every legal matter.
Attentive and personalised legal support
Assisting clients from different backgrounds requires clear communication, attention to detail and careful assessment of each matter.
At Afonsos & Fontes, Catarina Afonso seeks to ensure that every client understands the steps relevant to their situation and receives appropriate legal support.
The legal framework and available options always depend on the specific circumstances and the legislation in force.
Education and experience
Catarina Afonso holds a law degree from Universidade Lusíada do Porto and has been a member of the Portuguese Bar Association since 1999. She has developed professional experience in several areas of law, including civil, commercial, employment, family and succession matters.
Law degree from Universidade Lusíada do Porto.
Admission to the Portuguese Bar Association on 22 June.
Postgraduate qualification in Contract Law from the University of Coimbra.
In 2000, she was awarded the Dr Lopes Cardoso Prize as part of her admission to the Portuguese Bar Association, for her paper entitled “Cloning: a challenge to the legal order”.
Immigration Law
Matters relating to the residence and stay of foreign nationals in Portugal may involve different administrative procedures and legal requirements. Legal support makes it possible to assess each situation in light of the applicable rules.
Catarina Afonso devotes particular attention to this area as part of the work carried out by Afonsos & Fontes.
Learn more about this practice areaContact Catarina Afonso
To ask a question or request information about legal support, you may contact Catarina Afonso directly. Availability to assess each matter will be confirmed afterwards.