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Other Causes (Ep. 3) | Leonor Beleza: A Defining Figure in Portuguese Public Life

03 Jun, 2026

Other Causes (Ep. 3) | Leonor Beleza: A Defining Figure in Portuguese Public Life

In the third episode of Other Causes, Anne Vogdt and Francisco Proença de Carvalho sit down with Leonor Beleza. In a thoughtful and inspiring conversation, they explore the many facets of her life and a remarkable journey shaped by civic, political, and social engagement. Because a well-rounded lawyer does not live by the law alone.

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Other Causes (Ep. 3) | Leonor Beleza: A Defining Figure in Portuguese Public Life
Has Portugal Overcome the Financing “Missing Middle”? – ECO

02 Jun, 2026

Has Portugal Overcome the Financing “Missing Middle”? – ECO

This talk, featuring our partners André Matias de Almeida and Bárbara Schürmann, explored the question: **Has Portugal overcome the financing “missing middle”?** Marco Neves, President of Portugal Ventures, together with André Matias de Almeida and Bárbara Schürmann, partners at Proença de Carvalho, discussed the evolution of Portugal’s venture capital ecosystem. *Source: ECO.*

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Has Portugal Overcome the Financing “Missing Middle”? – ECO
Outras Causas (ep. 1): Daniel Proença de Carvalho between law, jazz and a life of causes

25 Mar, 2026

Outras Causas (ep. 1): Daniel Proença de Carvalho between law, jazz and a life of causes

In the first episode of Outras Causas, Anne Vogdt and Francisco Proença de Carvalho speak with Daniel Proença de Carvalho. In a conversation that is both personal and professional, they revisit the moments, choices, and convictions that have shaped his path and the way he understands law and life. Because a well-rounded lawyer does not live for the law alone.

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Outras Causas (ep. 1): Daniel Proença de Carvalho between law, jazz and a life of causes
Lobbying Law: the new social contract between those who influence and those who decide

25 Mar, 2026

Lobbying Law: the new social contract between those who influence and those who decide

The challenge is not small, but the benefits this law can bring are significant. By replacing “relational capital” with “procedural capital,” the law improves public decision-making.

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Lobbying Law: the new social contract between those who influence and those who decide
Patrícia Vinagre e Silva, Proença de Carvalho’s new partner

14 Nov, 2025

Patrícia Vinagre e Silva, Proença de Carvalho’s new partner

Patrícia Vinagre e Silva has joined Proença de Carvalho as partner, inaugurating the public law, energy, environment and regulatory practices at the law firm. She transits from Andersen Iberia, along with Nuno Miguel Marques (joining Proença as associate), Fátima Dias (consultant), Luís Teixeira Cardoso (associate), and Luís Gabriel Pereira (associate).

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Patrícia Vinagre e Silva, Proença de Carvalho’s new partner
AI literacy: From abstract concept to strategic priority

07 Oct, 2025

AI literacy: From abstract concept to strategic priority

The rapid advancements in artificial intelligence (AI) over recent years have been astounding, driving one of the most significant and profound technological transformations in recent history. What was once confined to laboratories and niche specialties has become part of the daily reality of nearly every organization, from productivity software to management, marketing, operational, and customer support tools.

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AI literacy: From abstract concept to strategic priority
Interview with Anne Vogdt for Advocatus

26 Aug, 2025

Interview with Anne Vogdt for Advocatus

Anne Vogdt joined Proença de Carvalho as Of Counsel, inaugurating the German Desk. In an interview with Advocatus, she acknowledges that one of the major challenges is to ensure the provision of a service that is “truly tailored to the reality” and to the “expectations of the German investor.” She warns: the priority is to establish the German Desk as a “benchmark” structure in supporting German companies that invest or operate in Portugal, and vice versa.

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Interview with Anne Vogdt for Advocatus
Proença de Carvalho launches German Desk

03 Jun, 2025

Proença de Carvalho launches German Desk

Proença de Carvalho announces the launch of its German Desk, with the integration of Anne Vogdt as Of Counsel. Born in Germany, Anne moved to Portugal as a teenager. She transits from FREENOW, a german leading mobility platform, where she was head of compliance & data protection. With this addition, Proença de Carvalho also strenghtens the practice areas of data, digital & Artificial Intelligence (AI), and corporate governance, compliance & ESG.

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Proença de Carvalho launches German Desk
Interview with Filipa Loureiro for Advocatus

01 May, 2025

Interview with Filipa Loureiro for Advocatus

Filipa Loureiro, partner at Proença de Carvalho, talks to Advocatus, about AI in companies, salary transparency, "agenda do trabalho digno" and digital platform workers.

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Interview with Filipa Loureiro for Advocatus
Transformative Global Changes and Their Impact on Labor Relations: are equity plans the solution?

01 Apr, 2025

Transformative Global Changes and Their Impact on Labor Relations: are equity plans the solution?

A relatively recent Law concerning startup and scaleup companies has enhanced the Portuguese tax regime for stock options and share acquisitions granted to employees. The new rules represent a potential turning point in the tax treatment of such arrangements, however their application is not without uncertainties. Bárbara Schürmann, tax lawyer from Proença de Carvalho, offers her expert analysis and legal insights on how companies and employees can navigate these complex challenges and benefit from an efficient taxation.

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Transformative Global Changes and Their Impact on Labor Relations: are equity plans the solution?

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