Sandrina Almeida

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Born in France, but at 18, she decided Portugal was her destiny.

With over 17 years of experience in law, Sandrina Almeida stands out for her rigorous, versatile, and approachable methodology, combining deep legal knowledge with strong human sensibility. A graduate of Universidade Portucalense, she has developed a solid and comprehensive career, focusing on areas such as Labor Law, Registries and Notary, Real Estate and Corporate Law, Civil and Family Litigation, among others. Her experience as an in-house lawyer in the real estate investment sector has given her in-depth market knowledge, allowing her to offer effective legal solutions tailored to each client's needs.

A native French speaker, she provides legal advice to Francophone clients, adding an international dimension to her practice.

Throughout her career, she always collaborated with law firms before taking on the role in 2014 as a lawyer at Madre Law Firm, previously known as Sousa Batista e Associados – Sociedade de Advogados Lda, which gives her a deep understanding of clients' real needs.

She is driven by authenticity, empathy, and diligence, principles that guide the personalized support she provides to each client, ensuring a committed, transparent, and effective legal service.

Motivated by a deep sense of justice and a passion for solving complex problems, she sees every legal challenge as an opportunity to make a difference.

She believes that being a lawyer is more than a profession—it's an opportunity to contribute to a more just society.

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Key Transactions

Marcolino

Legal advisory on the acquisition of a distribution license for Portugal for one of the world's leading watch brands and continuous legal support for luxury goods trading operations.

Graciólica

Legal advisory to German investors on the design, construction, operation, and maintenance project of a hybrid wind and solar power generation and battery energy storage system on Graciosa Island, Azores. Investment > 35 million euros.

Hotel Santana

Acquisition of a hotel unit in Vila do Conde. Transaction > 4.5 million euros.

Hotel VIP Ponta Delgada

Legal advisory on the process of property disposal and transfer of a hotel establishment. Transaction > €10M.

Local Accommodation

Legal advisory on the acquisition and expansion process of a farm operating in the Local Accommodation sector on the island of São Miguel in the Azores. Investment exceeding 3.5 million euros.

Finangeste

Acquisition of a financial company from Banco de Portugal and nine other Portuguese banks by a consortium of international investors. Confidential Value

Portfolios NPL

Legal advisory on the acquisition of several Non-Performing Loan (NPL) portfolios from Portuguese banking institutions, with an aggregated value exceeding one billion euros.

Areeiro, Lisboa

Sale of a real estate company holding a plot of land with an approved project for the construction of three buildings in the city of Lisbon.

SGOIC and OIC Acquisition

Legal advisory on the acquisition of a collective investment scheme management company and its main real estate investment fund. Value exceeding 300 million euros.

Bank Acquisition

Legal advisory on the acquisition of a Portuguese banking entity by a British private equity firm.

Água de Fogo

Construction contracts, selection of hotel operator, and licensing of the Água de Fogo project in the Azores. Investment of 150 million euros.

Hotel Monte Palace

Advisory to Chinese investors on the purchase of the Monte Palace hotel on São Miguel Island and coordination of its licensing for hotel use.