We cut through
the chaos.

Bold legal solutions, driven by expertise and powered by innovation.
Values

Result first, always.

Challenging Tradition

Thrust Legal delivers forward-thinking legal solutions that cut through unnecessary bureaucracy, focusing on practical, results-driven outcomes without the formalities that slow traditional law firms.

Reinventing a New Billing Way

Results driven, not bill by the hour driven with a project-based approach, Thrust Legal prioritizes efficient, outcome-focused legal services that disrupt conventional practices.

Breaking the Burnout Cycle

Prioritizing the well-being of its lawyers, fostering a healthy, motivated environment that ensures top performance and sustainable, high-quality results for clients.

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.

Team

Get to know the incredible people behind our company.

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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