David Simões 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 400 successfully processed cases and zero rejections, 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 a Master's degree in Labour Law from the Portuguese Catholic University (2021). He also completed specialization courses in Investment Funds and in Immigration and Asylum Matters at the University of Lisbon, Faculty of Law (2023). He is a registered member of the Portuguese Bar Association (Ordem dos Advogados).
Experience
Immigration Lawyer — Funds & Real Estate
Movingto
Lead lawyer for Golden Visa fund investments and real estate transactions.
Legal Consultant
IAS — International Atlantic Services
Trainee Lawyer
Brochado Coelho & Associados
General civil and commercial litigation.
Specialization in Investment Funds
University of Lisbon, Faculty of Law
2023.
Specialization in Immigration and Asylum Matters
University of Lisbon, Faculty of Law
2023.
Master's Degree in Labour Law
Portuguese Catholic University
2021.
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
Jurisdictions
- Portugal
Languages
- Portuguese
- English
Reviewer Scope
Reviews for legal/process accuracy on Portugal Golden Visa filing steps, fund regulatory compliance, and immigration procedures. This review does not constitute investment advice.
This review covers legal/process accuracy only. It does not constitute investment advice.
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