MARTINEZ-ECHEVARRIA

Legal

International Law Firm

Service area: Faro, Lisboa, Porto, Albufeira, Lagos, Carvoeiro, Vilamoura, Quinta do Lago

About the company

Founded in 1983, Martínez-Echevarría carries out its work with a special focus on professional quality and excellence — the foundations on which the firm was built and has grown, known for its commitment to the client.

With a global team of more than 300 professionals, we offer multidisciplinary advice with a high level of experience. All offices work under integrated management and the same quality standards.

Our identity rests on clear competitive advantages: multidisciplinary advice, an international network of offices, client focus and an ethical and professional commitment.

Martínez-Echevarría is the firm with the largest territorial presence in the Iberian Peninsula. in Portugal it has offices in Porto, Estoril, Lagos, Albufeira, Carvoeiro, Vilamoura and Quinta do Lago. And in Spain it has offices in Madrid, Málaga, Seville, Córdoba, Granada, Almería, Marbella, Fuengirola, Estepona, Manilva and Sotogrande. It is also present in Turkey (Istanbul) and Dubai · Abu Dhabi (UAE).

+ 40 YEARS OF EXPERIENCE

Why choose MARTINEZ-ECHEVARRIA

The team is currently made up of more than 300 professionals, which allows Martínez-Echevarría to be considered a modern
In addition, the firm offers quality legal solutions for individuals and their families, tailored to their specific need
The fact that the firm has its own offices in Portugal, Spain, Dubai and Turkey and is present in different locations in

Areas of expertise

Real Estate Law
Tax Law
Immigration Law
Corporate & Employment Law
Urban Planning Law
Civil Law

Since October 2026

Services offered

Real Estate Law
We assist private clients and companies in all matters relating to the acquisition and rental of property. We carry out the due diligence required to validate the transaction legally, preparing all the documentation and representing the client, by power of attorney, before the relevant public and private institutions.
Free initial advisory meeting
Tax Law
We have extensive experience in corporate and financial transactions — mergers, acquisitions, restructurings and foreign investment — in Portugal, Europe and third countries. In tax litigation, our work covers every stage of the process and procedure, including administrative, arbitration and judicial defence.
Free initial advisory meeting
Corporate & Employment Law
We support companies' activity globally and continuously — from incorporation and shareholder arrangements to mergers, acquisitions and corporate restructurings, including the related due diligence. We advise on the implementation of board rules, appointments and removals, and the preparation of powers of attorney. We also assist foreign investment projects into Portugal and from Portugal abroad, from large corporate groups to private investors and funds.
Free initial advisory meeting
Immigration Law
We assist international clients in obtaining residence permits in Portugal, guiding them in choosing the most suitable visa and supporting them at every stage of the process. We likewise advise foreign clients seeking to obtain Portuguese nationality.
Free initial advisory meeting
Urban Planning Law
We provide urban planning advice on planning, management and implementation to public bodies, companies and individuals — both in the urbanisation and construction process and in legal questions concerning existing buildings. Our services include the legal analysis of land and construction, ongoing support before public and private entities, and defence in administrative and administrative-litigation proceedings.
Free initial advisory meeting
Civil Law
We assist private clients and companies in the law of obligations and contracts, drafting, reviewing and negotiating all types of agreements. We also advise on civil liability, property rights and family and succession matters, and on the handling and resolution — judicial or out-of-court — of disputes.
Free initial advisory meeting