Sofia Matos

Sofia has great experience on judicial and arbitration lawsuits, by representing clients of the main areas of economic activities, including finance, energy, real estate, infrastructures, public-private partnerships, industry, commerce and distribution, communications and emerging technologies, health, tourism and leisure. She has also a wide experience in insolvency proceedings and recovery of companies and individuals. Sofia is responsible for the Compliance department and functions of Compliance Officer in national companies. She is the author of several articles regarding legal topics and day-to-day different kind of matters, as well as a television commentator on criminal matters.

Areas of Practice

Litigation and Compliance; Competition; Industrial Property Labour and Social Security

Sectors

Construction and Public Work, Energy, Hospitality and Leisure, Industrial and Consumer Products & Services, Retail and Large Distribution

Competencies

Conta com uma experiência profissional de mais de 25 anos em contencioso civil, comercial, arbitragem, e direito penal e contra-ordenacional.
Recently, Sofia was recognized by Who’s Who Legal in Commercial Litigation (2022).

Portuguese | English | Spanish

Experience

2022 – present: Compliance Officer Grupo SAPEC

2020 – present: Member of the Board of Directors, Associação ABRAÇO

2020 – present: Compliance Officer HUMANA Portugal

2015 – 2020: Partner,  Antas da Cunha ECIJA & Associados

2005 – 2015: Partner,  AMS – Sociedade de Advogados

2000 – 2009: Managing Partner,  Pára-Parques – Parques de Estacionamento, Lda

1999 – 2004: Partner,  LegalWorks – Gomes da Silva & Associados

Education

2010: Course in Financial Analysis and General Accounting

1991 – 1996: Law degree,  Faculdade de Direito da Universidade de Lisboa