Today we offer a reflection on a subject of considerable scope within the Portuguese legal landscape: Mediation and Arbitration as fundamental tools for the efficient resolution of disputes. Contemporary society, marked by relentless dynamism, creates a growing need for simplified and effective approaches to dispute resolution. By contrast with traditional methods, which are often lengthy and […]
By Maximiliano Dias (Solicitor at Jaime Roriz) In the Portuguese legal system, adverse possession stands out as a means by which continuous possession of an asset may result in the lawful acquisition of ownership. The concept of adverse possession appears in Article 1287 of the Civil Code, which provides as follows: “The possession of the right of ownership […]
Housing is a fundamental human right and, in Portugal, this right is protected by laws and regulations designed to ensure that all citizens have access to decent housing. In this article, we will discuss the right to housing in Portugal, the laws that protect it and the government’s efforts to ensure that […]
