LEGAL • ESTRATEGY • RESULTS
25+
Years of combined expertise
200+
Matters successfully closed
100%
Client confidentiality
3
Practice areas
Sacadura Law & Business was founded on a simple principle: the most significant opportunities demand more than legal advice alone. By combining legal expertise, business acumen, and strategic judgment, we help investors, entrepreneurs, institutions, and family offices structure growth, manage complexity, and achieve meaningful results in Portugal and beyond.
The Knowledge Behind Every Direction
"The best outcomes emerge where legal expertise, strategic judgment, and commercial insight converge."
PRACTICE
AREAS
Corporate
& Commercial Law
Company formation, shareholders' agreements, M&A, due diligence, and corporate governance. We structure transactions that protect your interests and create lasting value.
Business Strategy
& Advisory
Market entry, restructuring, investment strategy, and board advisory. We bring rigour and foresight to your most critical strategic decisions.
Regulatory
& Commercial Law
Navigating complex regulatory environments across Portugal and the EU. We anticipate risk, ensure compliance, and position your business to operate with confidence.
Dispute
Resolution
Litigation, arbitration, and mediation handled with strategic intelligence. We resolve disputes efficiently — and when necessary, with decisive force
Cross-Border
Transactions
International structuring, foreign investment, and cross-border M&A. We guide clients through multi-jurisdictional complexity with clarity and precision.
Real Estate
& Investment
Acquisition, development, and financing of real estate assets. From residential portfolios to landmark commercial developments — legal and commercial counsel under one roof.
OUR
TEAM
José Maria Cabral Sacadura
FOUNDING PARTNER | LAW
José Maria Cabral Sacadura is an international business lawyer focused on complex transactions, strategic investments, and cross-border legal matters. Over the course of his career, he has advised multinational corporations, entrepreneurs, private investors, and family offices on matters involving corporate structuring, taxation, governance, and long-term business growth. His practice combines international perspective, technical rigor, and a pragmatic approach to solving sophisticated legal challenges across multiple jurisdictions.
FOUNDING PARTNER | BUSINESS
International business strategist and growth leader with extensive experience developing market opportunities, forging strategic alliances, and supporting high-impact ventures across multiple industries.
Recognized for bridging innovation and execution, helping organizations unlock new revenue streams, expand internationally, and create long-term sustainable value.
With professional experience spanning Asia, Africa, Europe, and Latin America, combines global insight, entrepreneurial thinking, and a strong ability to navigate complex business environments and multicultural ecosystems.
Pedro Dias Marques
FOUNDING PARTNER | REAL ESTATE
International business strategist and growth leader with extensive experience developing market opportunities, forging strategic alliances, and supporting high-impact ventures across multiple industries.
Recognized for bridging innovation and execution, helping organizations unlock new revenue streams, expand internationally, and create long-term sustainable value.
With professional experience spanning Asia, Africa, Europe, and Latin America, combines global insight, entrepreneurial thinking, and a strong ability to navigate complex business environments and multicultural ecosystems.
FOUNDING PARTNER | BUSINESS
International business strategist and growth leader with extensive experience developing market opportunities, forging strategic alliances, and supporting high-impact ventures across multiple industries.
Recognized for bridging innovation and execution, helping organizations unlock new revenue streams, expand internationally, and create long-term sustainable value.
With professional experience spanning Asia, Africa, Europe, and Latin America, combines global insight, entrepreneurial thinking, and a strong ability to navigate complex business environments and multicultural ecosystems.
