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The Lawyer

Two continents,
three Bars

Dr. Ricardo Garcia combines academic training in Brazil and Europe with registration at three Bar Associations. A profile built for people who live, invest or work between countries.

Background

Academic rigour,
practical experience

Dr. Ricardo Garcia holds a law degree, postgraduate qualifications in Criminal Law and Civil Law, and a Master’s in Criminology and Criminal Law. He is also an expert in International Compliance Management.

With an academic and professional path between Brazil and Europe, he works in criminal, civil, immigration, family and inheritance, real estate, corporate and employment law, with particular attention to international public compliance.

Registered with three Bars
Portuguese Bar Association, Brazilian Bar Association and Ilustre Colegio de la Abogacía de Madrid.
Council of European Bars
Active member of the Council of Bars and Law Societies of Europe (CCBE).
International compliance
Expertise in compliance management, applied to companies and economic criminal law.
3Bar Associations
Education

What lies behind
every opinion

01

Law degree

The foundation of a practice covering ten areas of law.

02

Postgraduate in Criminal Law

Defence of suspects, assistance to victims and economic crime.

03

Postgraduate in Civil Law

Contracts, civil liability, property rights and litigation.

04

Master’s in Criminology and Criminal Law

A view of crime that goes beyond the letter of the law.

05

International Compliance Management

Preventing legal risk in companies and organisations.

Registrations

Cross-border
recognition

Registered with the Bar Associations of Brazil, Portugal and Spain, and an active member of the Council of Bars and Law Societies of Europe.

Logos of the Brazilian Bar Association, the CCBE, the Portuguese Bar Association and the Madrid Bar Association
3 Bars
registrations: PT, BR and ES
3 offices
Caldas da Rainha, Araxá and Madrid
10 areas
of law covered
106 reviews
from clients on Google
The firm
More than a law firm,
a partner to solve it.

Based in Caldas da Rainha, with offices in Araxá and Madrid, the firm assists clients in person and remotely.

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Google reviews

What our clients
say about us

Excellent Based on 106 Google reviews See all on Google →
★★★★★

O advogado Garcia é um excelente profissional, muito atencioso e prestativo. Demonstra grande conhecimento e profissionalismo. Recomendo com confiança.

jucimarjgm gomesGoogle · Apr 2026
★★★★★

Sr: Ricardo Garcia
Gostaria de dizer que fui muito bem atendido, com explicações fantásticas sobre o que eu procurava. Foram muito claros em suas respostas e tiraram todas as minhas dúvidas sem deixar nada a desejar. Foram diretos e explicaram tudo tão bem que me deixaram muito tranquilo. Indico os seus serviços 1000%! Com certeza voltarei a contactá-los caso precise.

Quisiera decir que recibí una atención excelente, con explicaciones fantásticas sobre lo que buscaba. Fueron muy claros en sus respuestas y resolvieron todas mis dudas sin dejar nada que desear. Fueron muy directos y me lo explicaron todo tan bien que me quedé muy tranquilo. Recomiendo sus servicios al 1000%. Sin duda volveré a contactar con ellos si lo necesito.

I would like to say that I received excellent service, with fantastic explanations regarding what I was looking for. They were very clear in their answers and cleared up all my doubts, exceeding my expectations. They were very direct and explained everything so well that I felt completely at ease. I recommend their services 1000%! I will definitely contact them again if I need anything.

AndreGoogle · Mar 2026
★★★★★

Gostamos muito, esclarecedor, tirou nossas dúvidas com precisão!! Recomendamos.

Nemair AssuntaGoogle · Mar 2026
★★★★★

A Assessoria do Ricardo trabalha com um nível de seriedade e competência acima da média. Desde o primeiro contato, já transmite confiança, mostrando domínio total do que faz.
Todo o processo foi conduzido com muita responsabilidade, clareza e profissionalismo. É aquele tipo de serviço que você fica tranquilo, porque sabe que está em boas mãos.
Recomendo de olhos fechados!

Patrick MouraGoogle · Mar 2026
★★★★★

Atendimento muito bom

Eliel KissGoogle · Mar 2026
★★★★★

Dr Ricardo transmite muita confiança, conhecimento técnico sólido e argumentação de um advogado ágil e competente, além de ser muito prestativo. Recomendo.

Daniele C.Google · Feb 2026
★★★★★

Ricardo, is awesome.
Great English, super informative and a lovely guy.
Can’t recommend him enough

Tim WadeGoogle · Jan 2026
★★★★★

Uma assessoria de excelência, direta e humana nada parecida com outras que vi, aconselhamento real sobre migração e trabalhos no exterior visando bem estar do cliente.
Nada menos que excelente.

GABRIEL ARCANJOGoogle · Jan 2026
★★★★★

Sempre muito atencioso e prestativo, é muito competente no que exerce a função ! Eu moro no Brasil e ele fez toda a documentação pra mim da minha negociação internacional , sempre Vecol muito profissionalismo e competência que é de sua pessoa. Contém sempre com o Dr Ricardo Garcia para o que precisarem em questões jurídicas que você sempre estará bem orientado e tranquilo !

Mário CruzGoogle · Jan 2026
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