The Corona Virus outbreak was declared a pandemic on the 11th of March of 2020 and is leading to an ever increasing adoption of never seen before legal measures.
The implications of this situation has changed our world, the effects are profound amongst all sectors of society and business, leaving us facing ever increasing challenges everyday.
EDGE is ready to respond and assist our clients and their challenges with the latest advice and counselling from our experienced team and specially created Covid-19 team.
EDGE will continue to operate as a full service law firm, thinking ahead and providing integrated solutions through our network of EDGE lawyers who continue to work remotely in Lisbon, Almancil, Lagos and Porto. We can also provide any essential legal services at our offices, in full compliance with the government regulations. The range of services which we can provided remotely and at our offices (if essential) will include:
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Including advice on the status of applications;
Such as opening of bank accounts; registration at the health center; powers of attorney and certified copies; and exchange of driving licences.
Including support for companies and company incorporations
We are committed to provide you with information that will be updated regularly to reflect the most recent guidance.
Our aim is to, as far as possible, support both new and existing clients, as well as our partners, in the same that we always have. This will mean that, during the COVID-19 crisis, our clients and partners can continue to fully rely on us and, after the crisis has passed, they will have the best possible positioning to take advantage of the new market conditions.