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Revitalizing Justice: New Portuguese Bar Association President João Massano Champions Unity and Modernization in Legal Culture

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Lisbon, Portugal — The newly elected president of the Portuguese Bar Association seeks to revitalize the country’s legal culture through collaboration, enhanced self-esteem among lawyers, and a more unified professional community. João Massano, who took office in March, envisions a Bar that not only adapts to the challenges of the 21st century, but also strengthens its role as a defender of citizens’ rights against systemic injustices. As the Bar prepares to celebrate its centenary in 2026, it faces a variety of challenges, including rapid technological advancements, increased social insecurity, and shifting geopolitical dynamics. These changes … Read more

Auto Progresso Industrial Lusitânia Joins Forces with Royse, Marking a Striking Expansion in the Portuguese Market

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Lisbon, Portugal – In a significant expansion move, Rodamientos y Servicios, commonly known as Royse, has acquired the entire business of Auto Progresso Industrial Lusitânia (April), a company specialized in mechanical and electromechanical transmissions. Following the acquisition, the company will be rebranded as April Royse Unipessoal LDA. This deal was facilitated by Abreu Advogados, a law firm with expertise in corporate transactions. April, established in 1986 in Sacavém, a suburb of Lisbon, has been a prominent player in the Portuguese market, offering products like chains, transmission belts, couplings, and conveyor parts. It serves a broad … Read more

Rui Pires’s ‘Palace of Citizens’ Clinches Best Portuguese Film at Doclisboa Festival Amidst Diverse Array of International Winners

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Lisbon, Portugal – The Doclisboa Film Festival recently concluded its 22nd edition, unveiling a plethora of winners in several competitive categories. Among the highlights, Rui Pires’s “Palace of Citizens” clinched the MAX Award for Best Portuguese Film, while Masha Chernaya’s “The Shards” emerged victorious in the international circuit, bagging the prestigious City of Lisbon Award for Best International Competition Film. The festival, a staple in Lisbon’s cultural calendar, also recognized innovative contributions from around the globe. In the international segment, two films shared the CUPRA International Competition Jury Award: Lucia Seles’s “Fire Supply” from Argentina … Read more

Portuguese Fund Vallis Capital Partners Acquires Leading Document Management Firm Docout from EMC-B

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MADRID, SPAIN – The EMC-B fund, managed by consulting firm Alvarez & Marsal, has announced the sale of technology consulting firm Docout to Portuguese fund Vallis Capital Partners. Docout is a leading company in the document management and business process outsourcing sector, with an annual turnover of approximately 20 million euros. Vallis Capital Partners, founded in 2010, is a venture capital fund based in Portugal with assets exceeding 200 million euros. The acquisition of Docout allows Vallis Capital Partners to expand its portfolio and strengthen its presence in the technology consulting industry. The deal was … Read more