At the forefront of law

At Antas da Cunha Ecija we do not follow trends, we set them. We build the future of law with vision, knowledge and technology, because we do not wait for what is coming: we create it.

A Stable Foundation for the Future

Our firm has its origins in the singular vision of the founders of Antas da Cunha & Associados, who promoted a truly disruptive project in the Portuguese legal profession, based on solid growth and effective response to the real needs of our clients.

From the outset, the founding team contributed a marked academic vocation, the result of extensive experience in university teaching. This base allowed us to consolidate a deep knowledge of substantive law, resulting in a practical, rigorous and efficient approach to the resolution of complex legal problems. The close connection between academia and practice has been, and continues to be, one of the hallmarks of our work.

Together with the diversified experience of our team in the Portuguese legal context, it gives us a comprehensive vision of the legal market, allowing us to anticipate trends and offer strategic solutions tailored to each client. This plurality of backgrounds enriches our perspective and strengthens our ability to act with agility, precision and in-depth knowledge of both the national and international legal environment.

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Una figura humana camina detrás de unas columnas en un ambiente oscuro y minimalista.
Una figura humana camina detrás de unas columnas en un ambiente oscuro y minimalista.
Una figura humana camina detrás de unas columnas en un ambiente oscuro y minimalista.
Una figura humana camina detrás de unas columnas en un ambiente oscuro y minimalista.
Una figura humana camina detrás de unas columnas en un ambiente oscuro y minimalista.
Una figura humana camina detrás de unas columnas en un ambiente oscuro y minimalista.
Una figura humana camina detrás de unas columnas en un ambiente oscuro y minimalista.
Una figura humana camina detrás de unas columnas en un ambiente oscuro y minimalista.

Steps towards a Full AI Firm

2015
Constitution of Antas da Cunha & Associados
2017
Merger with the Spanish law firm Ecija
2018
Opening of the OPorto office
2019
Merger with Vieira Law, opening of Braga office
2021
Merger with Jorge Carneiro & Associados
2022
Merger with Lencastre Advogados
2023
Strategic alliance with Taylor Wessing
2024
Merger with Rui Mesquita Associados
2025
Merger with Cruz Vilaça Advogados

"The firm that is revolutionising the legal sector."

Forbes

Antas da Cunha Ecija, Today

With +25 years of experience and deep academic roots, Antas da Cunha Ecija & Associados has forged a trajectory defined by excellence, innovation and a strategic vision of law. Our presence in 18 jurisdictions consolidates our position as the Portuguese firm with the greatest projection in Latin America, providing comprehensive legal advice, adapted to the specific dynamics and challenges of each market.

The merger with Ecija in 2017 marked a turning point in our history: a firm commitment to the TMT (Technology, Media & Telecom) areas, in which we are now an international leader. This strategic alliance has strengthened our technological capabilities and accelerated the development of advanced legal solutions, capable of transforming the way we understand, apply and teach law in the digital era.

Our leadership has been endorsed by the most prestigious international rankings and publications, which recognise Antas da Cunha Ecija & Associados as a benchmark firm in comprehensive legal services, thanks to its multidisciplinary approach, its commitment to quality and its ability to constantly innovate.

But what really sets us apart is our DNA: a culture deeply rooted in people and a firm commitment to excellence. We believe in a collaborative working model, where talent is multiplied in teams, excellence is not a goal but the starting point, and innovation is the engine that drives the evolution of the legal sector and anticipates the law of tomorrow.