We are very proud to announce that the Portuguese law firm GFDL Advogados has joined the Lexing network, which currently consists of more than 40 members worldwide.
Portugal: GFDL Advogados joins the Lexing® International Lawyers Network®

Gil Figueira & Devillet Lima – Sociedade de Advogados (GFDL Advogados) is a law firm based in Lisbon, Portugal.
Its practice areas include:
- GDPR issues and Data Privacy;
- Intellectual Property (Trademark disputes, trademark filings, Trade secrets, Authors’ rights, Patents, Brand licensing, Franchising Agreements, Review of internal policies, Settlement and Coexistence Agreements);
- Tax & Social Security (Cryptocurrencies, FinTech and Blockchain);
- Media Sports & Performing Arts (Media, Film industry, Licensee and Licensors, Distribution agreements, Sports, eSports, Image rights, Music, Entertainers, Sponsors);
- Corporate & Commercial (e.g., Company formation, Acquisition and disposal of Portuguese companies, M&A transactions);
- Hospitality & Leisure (Hotels & Hostels, Restaurants & Bar, Hospitality, Wellness industry, Gym, Venues);
- Litigation (Commercial contracts disputes, Shareholders and Stakeholders disputes, Cross border litigation);
- Immigration & Citizenship;
- Labour and Employment;
- Public Law.
João G. Gil Figueira will represent the firm in the network.
João G. Gil Figueira

Cofondateur de GFDL Advogados, Maître João G. Gil Figueira (JD, LLM, MMgt) is a tax and business lawyer and co-founder of GFDL Advogados.
For 15 years, he has advised domestic and multinational businesses regarding cross-border aspects of taxation, investment structures, M&A deals, commercial transactions, licensing and IP deals, corporate litigation, and shareholder disputes.
João regularly assists established businesses in facing and adapting to innovative business methods while guiding disruptive enterprises across the traditional legal framework. His advice is often requested in niche fields in the TMT, Blockchain/Crypto, and FinTech industries. He also represents artists and media producers.
Additionally, he counsels Private Clients in relation to taxation, business migration, asset protection, estate planning, and wealth structuring matters. He represents individual investors and families before closely held businesses.
João started his law career in London and has Big Four experience.
João has co-authored several books and articles on Real Estate, Blockchain, Cryptocurrency Offerings, Taxation, Corporate and M&A matters.
He is a regular speaker on Portuguese Taxation, Foreign Direct Investment in Portugal, and Cryptocurrency related matters at international events and seminars.
João has lectured several courses at Portuguese Universities, including the Nova School of Business and Economics (Corporate Taxation and VAT) and the Porto Business School (Regulation and Compliance).
He is fluent in Portuguese and English. Working languages also include Spanish and French.
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