A trajectory in motion.

Each stage of Antas da Cunha Ecija’s trajectory reflects a firm in motion, shaped by the evolution of markets, technology and the legal sector.

The making of a different firm

Antas da Cunha was founded with a clear vision of how it wanted to practise law: closer to business, more aligned with the reality of Clients and better prepared to follow the evolution of the market.

From the very beginning, we grew by challenging traditional models and keeping pace with the evolution of markets, business and technology through a closer, more strategic and integrated approach.

We grew by strengthening teams, consolidating practice areas and building a culture grounded in collaboration, specialisation and adaptability.

That journey shaped the firm we are today - and the way we continue to look towards the future.

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.
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 & Joint Venture with Vítor Abreu Advogados (Madeira)
2026
Merger with AMMC Legal - Abalada Matos, Moraes Cardoso e Associados

A firm built for what’s next

Today, Antas da Cunha Ecija stands as an international law firm prepared to navigate the complexity of a constantly evolving market.

The merger with ECIJA marked a defining moment in the firm’s trajectory, reinforcing a more integrated, technological and global vision of legal practice, while accelerating the development of new areas of expertise, multidisciplinary teams and a practice increasingly prepared to respond to the complexity of today’s markets and legal challenges.

Throughout our journey, the scale of the firm evolved, but the ambition with which we look at the legal profession remained the same - and what continues to truly define us is the way we keep building the future of law.

To learn more about our story, watch our documentary.

"The firm that is revolutionising the legal sector."

Forbes