Manuel has practised as a lawyer since 2002, and is a founding partner of Pragma Advogados.

He has vast experience in civil, commercial, criminal, corporate and administrative litigation.

Litigation comprises the majority of his work, but he also focuses on complex real estate processes, specifically contracts, and notarial and registry affairs, with national and international clients.

Manuel also provides consultancy and representation for national and international clients, the latter when they begin setting up and undertaking their professional and commercial activity in Portugal, with special emphasis on French, Swiss and German clients.

• Graduated from the University of Lisbon Law School in 2000.