Inês Cabral Almeida
Independent Immigration Lawyer
Profile
Inês is an independent immigration lawyer with over 8 years of experience in Portuguese and international law. She advises clients on Golden Visa applications, D7 visas, digital nomad visas, startup visas, and other Portuguese residency programmes.
Her career spans private practice in Portugal and New York, with experience at internationally recognised law firms including Napoli Shkolnik PLLC (New York) and Telles de Abreu (Lisbon). This international background gives her a distinctive perspective on cross-border immigration matters.
Inês is a registered member of the Portuguese Bar Association and holds a law degree and a master's in criminal law. She is known for her meticulous approach to documentation and her ability to navigate complex multi-jurisdictional cases.
Experience
Registered Lawyer
Portuguese Bar Association (Ordem dos Advogados)
Licensed practitioner since 2017.
Associate Lawyer
Ferraz + Aguiar Soares
Immigration and corporate law practice.
International Associate
Napoli Shkolnik PLLC (New York)
Cross-border litigation and international arbitration.
Legal Consultant
Aubay Portugal
Corporate legal advisory and compliance.
Trainee Lawyer
Telles de Abreu (Porto)
Golden Visa department; litigation and debt collection.
Trainee Lawyer
Gil Moreira dos Santos, Caldeira Cernadas
Litigation law.
Focus Areas
- Portugal Golden Visa Applications
- D7 Passive Income Visa
- Digital Nomad Visa
- Startup Visa Portugal
- Family Reunification
- Portuguese Nationality
- Cross-Border Immigration
- Corporate Immigration
- EU Settlement Rights
Jurisdictions
- Portugal
- New York (US)
Languages
- Portuguese
- English
Reviewer Scope
Reviews for legal/process accuracy on Portuguese immigration pathways and cross-border compliance. This review does not constitute investment advice.
This review covers legal/process accuracy only. It does not constitute investment advice.
External Articles Reviewed
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