9 law firms in Porto list English among their working languages. Compare practice areas and ratings, then contact the firm directly.
Porto is Portugal's second city, famous for port wine and a fast growing tech and startup scene. Remote workers, founders, students and retirees from the UK, US and elsewhere often look for English-speaking lawyers in Porto.
Residence is the first topic, from the D7 and digital nomad visas to renewals with AIMA. Property purchases, tenancy and urban rehabilitation projects follow, plus company formation, employment contracts and tax registration. Families ask about divorce, child arrangements and Portuguese succession rules.
Courts in Portugal work in Portuguese. Foreign certificates need an apostille and a certified translation, which lawyers and notaries can certify. Lawyers must be registered with the Ordem dos Advogados, and its regional council in Porto keeps the local list. English-speaking lawyers in Porto normally agree fees freely and should set them out in writing. Some English-speaking lawyers in Porto also advise wine businesses in the Douro valley. Compare the firms below and contact them directly.
