Partner at Melo Alves, member of the Portuguese Arbitration Association, she focuses her practice in the areas of arbitration and litigation.
Lawyer with over 20 years' experience fully dedicated to arbitration, litigation and dispute resolution, most of which in international law firms.
Extensive experience in resolving civil and commercial disputes, with special emphasis on commercial and investment contracts and a strong involvement in commercial arbitration, both nationally and internationally.
Practice
- Litigation
- Dispute Resolution
- Arbitration (National and International)
Professional Experience
- Joined team Melo Alves in 2025 as a partner
- Before joining the firm, she was an Of Counsel at Antas da Cunha Ecija working with litigation, arbitration, sports, media and entertainment (2019 - 2025), Partner (2017) and Senior Associate (2016) at Anselmo Vaz, Afra & Associados, Senior Associate at Miranda Correia Amendoeira & Associados (2009 - 2015) and an Associate at Simmons & Simmons Rebelo de Sousa & Associados (2002 - 2008), with a secondment at Simmons & Simmons LLP (London) with the Financial Litigation Department
Academic Background
- Law Degree from the Faculty of Law of Lusíada University
- Postgraduate Studies in European Studies from the University of Lisbon School of Law
- Postgraduate Studies in Professional Practice and Corporate Advising from the Catholic University of Portugal Law School
- Postgraduate Studies in in International Commercial Arbitration from Queen Mary University of London
Professional Associations
- Admitted to the Portuguese Bar Association in 2000
- Member of the Portuguese Arbitration Association
Rankings
2024 - Leaders League - Dispute Resolution - International Arbitration - Recommended
Languages: Portuguese and English