Your company is growing. It's time your legal support grew with it.
We work as the outside legal department of growing companies, helping them prevent risk, negotiate contracts, protect the operation and make decisions with confidence.
The problem
Does your company recognise any of these problems?
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Contracts "copied and pasted" from the internet or AI.
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Clients that don't pay.
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Difficult suppliers.
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Employees and legal questions.
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Constant doubts, not knowing when to call the lawyer.
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Important decisions made without legal support.
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Fear of making an expensive mistake.
Instead of turning to a lawyer only when there's already a problem... have a legal department on hand to support your company's growth.
I want to learn moreHow it works
Simple. Straight to the point, no back-and-forth emails.
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Fill in the form
Please share a few details about your company and your main legal challenge right now.
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Our team gets in touch
We review your case and call within one business day to schedule the session.
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Free strategy session
A strategy session of about 30 minutes for us to understand your company, map risks and set priorities. No cost, no commitment.
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Engagement proposal
If it makes sense for both sides, we will present a clear proposal tailored to your company.
Why work with us
We're not lawyers to put out fires. We're a legal partner alongside your company every day.
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Speed Answers in short time frames. No waiting, no endless email threads.
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Prevention Our mission is to anticipate risks before they become expensive problems.
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Predictability Predictable fees. You always know what to expect.
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Ongoing support Regularly available for questions, contracts and strategic decisions.
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Business acumen We know your sector. Legal recommendations that consider the impact on your operation.
Practical cases
A few examples of the impact we've already delivered for our clients.
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Client A
Designed a corporate structure that was more tax-efficient and saved them over €250,000 in taxes.
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Client B
Recovered a debt of over €125,000.
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Client C
Avoided a labour dispute that could have cost many thousands of euros.
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Client D
Restructured the relationship between three partners before conflict emerged that could have threatened the business's continuity.
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Client E
Advised on high-value real estate transactions, mitigating legal risk before signing.
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Client F
Designed bespoke contract templates that became standard across their entire operation.
... among many other success stories.
Who should fill in the form
This section is intended for companies that...
- Bill regularly
- Plan to grow
- Have employees or suppliers
- Want to prevent problems
- Value ongoing legal support
- Not suited for anyone who only needs a one-off legal question answered.
About SFBA and about João
A legal partner for growing companies.
About SFBA
At Sousa Ferreira, Borges, Amaral — Law Firm (SFBA), we believe legal support should create value for the business, not just resolve problems after they've already arisen.
We work side by side with Portuguese SMEs, supporting their decisions, preventing risk, structuring the business, and ensuring the law works as a tool for protection and growth.
More than answering legal questions, we help our clients make decisions with greater confidence and peace of mind.
About João Sousa Ferreira
Attorney and partner at SFBA, with a practice centred on ongoing legal support for companies.
Over the past few years he has helped entrepreneurs at every stage of their business's growth, from initial structuring to managing commercial relationships, corporate and labour matters, debt recovery, and dispute prevention.
The goal is simple: help companies grow with the peace of mind of having a legal partner who knows their business and is available whenever needed.
Frequently asked questions
What you need to know.
How much does it cost?
The first session is entirely free. If, at the end, we conclude it makes sense to work together, we'll present a proposal tailored to your company's needs — with no commitment.
Is the strategy session free?
Yes. The purpose of the session is to understand your company's reality, identify the main legal challenges and determine whether we can effectively help you.
How long does it take?
The form takes about 1 minute to fill in. Once you submit, our team reviews the request and gets in touch. If there's a fit, we'll schedule a strategy session of approximately 30 minutes.
Am I required to hire SFBA?
No. The strategy session comes with no commitment. We only present a proposal if we believe we can add value to your business — and only move forward if you choose to work with us.
Do you work with companies from anywhere in Portugal?
Yes. We support companies throughout the country, in person or via video call, according to each client's needs.
How does the ongoing support work?
After the strategy session, if you decide to move forward, we define the solution best suited to your company. Our goal is to act as a long-term legal partner — supporting your business's growth, preventing risk and backing the most important decisions.
What type of companies do you support?
We work primarily with small and medium-sized enterprises looking to grow sustainably and who value close, strategic and continuous legal support.
My matter is urgent. Can I be contacted quickly?
Yes. Once we receive your request, we review it as promptly as possible. If the situation is urgent, please indicate it in the form so we can prioritise accordingly.