We cut through
the chaos.
Bold legal solutions, driven by expertise and powered by innovation.
Values
Result first, always.
Challenging Tradition

Reinventing a New Billing Way

Breaking the Burnout Cycle

We don't back down, we back you up.
Why us
Delivering creative solutions to even the most complex legal challenges.
Thrust Legal is a modern law firm focused on delivering bold, results-driven legal solutions.
Rejecting the traditional “bill by the hour” model, the firm advocates a project-based approach to achieve practical outcomes, prioritizing both client success and the well-being of its lawyers.
Thrust Legal stands out for its no-nonsense, innovative approach that cuts through formalities to deliver clear and effective results.

Guided by integrity, trust, and client-centricity.
Real Estate
Providing expert guidance on real estate deals, from property acquisitions to investments, ensuring smooth and efficient transactions.
Labor and Immigration
Advising on all aspects of labor and employment law, from contracts to disputes, ensuring compliance and balanced workplace relations.
Inheritance Law
Offering comprehensive support for estate planning and inheritance matters, protecting assets and ensuring a smooth transfer process.
Mediation
Providing assistance in situations and matters of pre-litigation or contingency through an efficency oriented approach and negotiation to reach a satisfactory, quick and effective resolution to complex matters.
RGPC and Whistleblowing
We provide comprehensive support from analysis to implementation of the General Scheme for the Prevention of Corruption (RGPC) and Whistleblowing, including risk identification and mitigation measures, as well as GDPR impact assessment.
Corporate & M&A
Specializing in corporate governance, mergers, and acquisitions, offering practical solutions that drive business growth and success.
Litigation and Insolvency
Handling complex disputes with clear, results-focused strategies to resolve issues quickly and effectively.
Sports Law
We provide consulting and legal services to athletes, teams and organizations, handling contracts, endorsements, compliance, and dispute resolution to protect our clients' interests in the sports industry.
Data Protection and Cybersecurity
Advising on the implementation of the General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR), the Enforcement Act and Cybersecurity Law, as well as related issues, including governance, third-party risk, M&A transactions, litigation matters and relations with supervisory authorities.
Meet the team.

Francisco Herculano
Founding and Managing Partner

Paulo Rodrigues da Costa
Founding Partner

Diogo Castanheira Pereira
Founding Partner

Francisco Afra Rosa
Associate

José Maria Freire d'Andrade
Trainee

Hélder Faustino
Counsel
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