Legal Team

Ines Cabral Almeida

Senior Immigration Lawyer (Portugal), Movingto

Licensed Portuguese lawyer focused on immigration, residency, and citizenship matters, helping clients build new lives in Portugal with clarity and confidence.
Ines Cabral Almeida, Senior Immigration Lawyer at Movingto
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Profile

Ines Cabral Almeida is a licensed Portuguese lawyer focused on immigration, residency, and citizenship matters. With more than five years of experience, she advises individuals, families, and investors on how to relocate to Portugal and the wider EU, from first eligibility checks through to residence cards and renewals.

Admitted to the Portuguese Bar Association (licence no. 61676P), Ines combines a strong academic background -- a Master's degree in Law from Universidade Catolica Portuguesa -- with hands-on experience across immigration, commercial law, and litigation. This blend allows her to balance strategic planning with detailed, practical execution.

Known for a client-centred approach, she brings legal precision and empathy to every case, helping people navigate complex rules, prepare documentation, and move forward with confidence as they build a new life in Portugal.

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Experience

Independent Immigration Lawyer
Portuguese Bar (61676P)

Advises individuals, investors, and companies on immigration strategy and residency planning, including visa eligibility assessment, document preparation, and legal representation throughout application and renewal stages.

Advogada
Ferraz + Aguiar Soares

Worked within a multidisciplinary practice on litigation and advisory work, supporting clients in protecting their rights and resolving disputes.

Legal Researcher
Napoli Shkolnik, New York

Conducted in-depth legal research for complex international cases, strengthening her ability to analyse cross-border issues and large-scale disputes.

Lawyer
Aubay Portugal

Provided legal support across corporate and compliance matters, advising on regulatory requirements and internal legal processes.

Trainee Lawyer
Telles de Abreu e Associados

Supported senior lawyers with case preparation, drafting, and procedural work in a leading Portuguese law firm.

Trainee Lawyer
GMSCC

Gained early experience in civil and administrative matters, assisting in litigation and advisory work for domestic clients.

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Focus Areas

  • Portuguese immigration, residency, and citizenship law
  • EU relocation pathways for individuals, families, and investors
  • Visa eligibility assessment and strategy
  • Residency and citizenship planning for long-term relocation
  • Corporate structuring and compliance for relocations
  • Litigation and dispute-related legal support
  • Document preparation and representation in application and renewal stages