David Simoes Fitas
Immigration Lawyer — Funds & Real Estate
Profile
David is an immigration lawyer specialising in Portuguese Golden Visa fund investments and real estate transactions. He advises international investors on fund selection, due diligence, and the legal framework governing qualifying investments under Portugal's residency-by-investment programme.
With over 527 successfully processed cases, David brings deep expertise in navigating the regulatory requirements of CMVM-regulated funds, SEF/AIMA procedures, and cross-border investment structures. His practice covers the full lifecycle of a Golden Visa application — from initial fund evaluation through to residency card renewal.
David holds a law degree from the University of Coimbra and is a registered member of the Portuguese Bar Association (Ordem dos Advogados). Before specialising in immigration, he worked in journalism and academic research, which informs his analytical and detail-oriented approach to legal practice.
Experience
Immigration Lawyer — Funds & Real Estate
Movingto
Lead lawyer for Golden Visa fund investments and real estate transactions.
Legal Consultant
IAS — Institute of Social Action
Social welfare legal advisory.
Trainee Lawyer
Brochado Coelho & Associados
General civil and commercial litigation.
Journalist
PÚBLICO
Investigative journalism and editorial work.
Research Assistant
University of Coimbra
Legal research in EU and constitutional law.
Law Degree
University of Coimbra
Faculty of Law.
Focus Areas
- Portugal Golden Visa — Fund Route
- CMVM-Regulated Fund Due Diligence
- Real Estate Investment for GV
- SEF/AIMA Application Procedures
- Residency Card Renewals
- Cross-Border Investment Structures
- Family Reunification
- Portuguese Nationality Applications
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