Biography and Experience
Sara Sousa Rebolo Partner is one of the founders of Prime Legal. She has been practicing for over 10 years in the areas of Real Estate Law, Foreign Investment, Labor and Corporate Law. She has been responsible for an important number of private and business investment operations and processes, advising national and international clients of the most diverse nationalities. Regularly intervenes in the drafting of contracts, due diligences, negotiations and licensing, monitoring, with Portuguese public and private entities, the various processes that private clients and companies develop in Portugal, as well as the civil issues associated with their mobility to Portugal within the scope of the scope of residency and citizenship processes. She frequently participates as a speaker at international conferences. She is certified in investment migration by The Investment Migration Council (IMC), is a Co-Founder of PAIIR – Portuguese Association of Immigration, Investment and Relocation, and has been recognized as one of the top 25 lawyers by Uglobal Immigration Magazine in different editions.
Areas of activity
Languages
Academic Background
Faculty of Law of the University of Lisbon
Master in Legal and Financial Sciences (Thesis in Project Finance)
Faculty of Law of the University of Lisbon
Course Pedagogical Training of Trainers
Red Apple Red Apple
Graduate in Economics and Business Management.
Évora University
Postgraduate Degree in Real Estate Law
Faculty of Law of the Portuguese Catholic University of Lisbon
Postgraduate Degree in Migration Law
Autonomous University
Specialization Course in Investment Funds
Faculty of Law of the University of Lisbon
Advanced Training Course in Portuguese Nationality
Faculty of Law of the University of Lisbon
Investment Migration Certification
Investment Migration Board, Switzerland
Professional experience
Prime Legal
2022-Present
“As I always expected Sara was the person that first reached out with the news. She played a key role with providing all the necessary information and helping us navigate the Portuguese bureaucracy and getting our first two residence permits in place.”
“Sara is also a friend of mine. I have worked closely with her processing many many investors and visa-seekers in Portugal. The reason I work closely with her is that she’s the best visa/immigration lawyer I can find, and I have worked with +50 law firms in Portugal. She has just set up PRIME LEGAL alongside some other big hitters.”
“We hired Sarah Sousa Rebolo and Miguel Cruz Silva to handle our Golden Visa application. They have diligently (and patiently) guided us through the entire process; explaining it in detail every step of the way. They were extremely responsive, answering our calls from an 8-hour time zone difference into the early hours of the morning, and, worked hard to get our application completed prior to the end of 2021. In addition, they are honest, ethical, kind, and speak fluent English, making it very nice to work with them. Though we are still waiting on SEF for our final appointment, we are very satisfied with the work they have done thus far.”
“I am proud of your devotion in ensuring the success of every project. I am grateful for all you have done for the Fund Business Department. “
“I want to be clear that we were very happy with your professionalism and the quality of support/communication. We hope the new project will be the best place to realize your great potential, and we will be happy to cross again. The first impression we got from You was essential for our choice of law firm in Portugal.”
“I have had the rewarding professional experience of working with Dra. Sara Rebolo and her team, including Dr. Miguel Silva, for the past 1.5 years. During this time, I have benefited from smart, strategic thought partners who are willing and able to embrace my perspectives as a foreigner and to understand and meet me in creative thinking while providing the balance of adherence to Portuguese law and customary society. Through my engagement with the firm, I have learned important lessons about doing business in Portugal and my business has strengthened its global footprint. It is my pleasure to recommend Prime Legal to anyone seeking affiliation with a forward thinking, results oriented professional law firm in Portugal and most especially for those seeking counsel in the immigration by investment sector where Dra. Rebolo’s efforts are unparalleled.”
“I’d like to offer our heartfelt respect for your great efforts in the workplace on behalf of the Fund Business Department. I admire everything you’ve done for us throughout the years while you’ve been with us. The hours you’ve put in here, as well as the competence you’ve displayed, have greatly inspired the entire our team.”
Publications
Editora Dialética
“Portugal’s Golden Visa programme”
Financier Worldwide Magazine
“What about after 5 years?”
Chambers & Partners
“The challenges when purchasing an under construction or under rehabilitation real estate in Portugal”
Uglobal Immigration Magazine
“15 Changes and Trends in Portugal’s Immigration System in 2022”
Investment Migration Insider
“Biden signs Amigos Act into law, granting Portugal access to E-2 investor visa”
Uglobal
“What does Portugal have to do with cryptocurrencies?”
CBI.Global
“The new paths to Portuguese citizenship and their impact on the country’s laws”
Uglobal Immigration Magazine
“Leadership has no gender. She wears neither pants nor skirts.”
Advocatus.
“Pets Immigration To Portugal”
Mondaq
“Portugal Professional Views: SEF reopens GV applications and biometric appointments”
EQTY Capital
“Portugal prepares e-residency program under a digital revolution plan”
Uglobal
“Portugal: Brexit, NHR, Golden Visa And Cryptocurrency – A Perfect Plan?”
Citizenship By Investment
Achievements
The Portugal News
“Portuguese Golden Visa changes to take effect”
Uglobal
“Amendments To The Portuguese Nationality Law”
Lexology
“Changes to Portugal’s rules on immigration come into force next month”
Moving To Portugal
“Why a unit-linked insurance is beneficial under the Non-Habitual Resident tax regime and Golden Visa program in Portugal”
Uglobal
“American Golden Visa Investors Today, British Tomorrow.”
Investment Migration Insider
“Portugal’s Golden Visa remains open and will focus on commercial real estate investment from 2022.”
CBI.Global
“EU Blue Card – New rules for highly skilled migrant workers”
CG
“What new trends are you seeing in the global RCBI industry?”
Uglobal
“Amendments To The ARI “Golden Visa” Program Approved”
V|LEX
“Covid-19: Portuguese Prespective”
Classis Law
“Last call for CBI and RBI programs?”
The Portugal News
Recognitions and Awards
- Sara Sousa Rebolo is a member of the Portuguese Bar Association (Ordem dos Advogados), the Portuguese Association for Immigration, Investment and Relocation (PAIIR), the Immigration Industry Association (IIA) and Uglobal.
- Top 25 Global Migration Attorneys by Uglobal Immigration Magazine, 2020, 2021 and 2022 edition
- Leading Women in Investment Migration Featuring Sara Sousa Rebolo – Civitas Post
Achievements
- Co-founder of PAIIR – Portuguese Association of Immigration, Investment and Relocation
- Speaker at several face-to-face and digital events (webinars) organized, namely, by the São Paulo Chamber of Commerce, Uglobal, Portuguese Chamber of Commerce in the United Kingdom, Latitude & Rif Trust Masterclass in London, Greenberg Traurig, BLS, Bosco Conference, among others
- AILA Audiovisual Subcommittee Member, 2021-22
- AILA Publications Subcommittee Member, 2022-23
- Global Writers Council
- Uglobal Immigration Verified Professional
- Inside Portugal Podcast – Creation and Direction (2021)