We support individuals and companies in property, inheritance, contracts and debt recovery — with offices in Ponta Delgada and Lagoa, on the island of São Miguel.
By appointment only · Ponta Delgada and Lagoa, São Miguel
PONTA DELGADA OFFICE
LAGOA OFFICE
CMS — Canto, Medeiros e Sousa is a firm of solicitors based on the island of São Miguel. We handle property, registries, contracts and debt recovery for individuals and companies, combining technical rigour with the proximity of those who know the local reality.
Advisory, drafting, and review of contracts to ensure the protection of your interests in various types of legal transactions.
Instruction of processes and registration acts with the respective registry offices to ensure legal security and publicity of registrable facts.
Collection of documentation, procedural instruction, and coordination of all notarial procedures necessary for the formalization of your legal transaction.
Preventive legal consultation and advice, as well as the issuance of reasoned formal legal opinions on complex legal matters.
Legal sponsorship and procedural representation, under the terms defined by the Statute of the Order of Solicitors and Enforcement Agents (OSAE).
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Book a consultation at one of our offices — in Ponta Delgada or Lagoa.
CMS — Solicitadores was born from the union of three professionals with a common goal: to provide solicitor services with rigour, clarity and true proximity. We work with individuals and companies across the archipelago, with offices in Ponta Delgada and Lagoa.
From registering a property to dividing an estate, from incorporating a company to recovering a debt — we treat every case as if it were the only one, explaining each step in accessible language and keeping the client informed from start to finish.
"Trust is built with rigour — and kept with proximity."
Solicitor services for individuals and companies. If your matter is not listed, contact us — we will point you to, or work with you on, the best solution.
Advisory, drafting, and review of contracts to ensure the protection of your interests in various types of legal transactions.
Instruction of processes and registration acts with the respective registry offices to ensure legal security and publicity of registrable facts.
Collection of documentation, procedural instruction, and coordination of all notarial procedures necessary for the formalization of your legal transaction.
Preventive legal consultation and advice, as well as the issuance of reasoned formal legal opinions on complex legal matters.
Legal sponsorship and procedural representation, under the terms defined by the Statute of the Order of Solicitors and Enforcement Agents (OSAE).
A solicitador is a legal professional registered with the Ordem dos Solicitadores e dos Agentes de Execução (OSAE), qualified to give legal advice and handle matters such as property registrations, inheritance, contracts and debt recovery. We can represent you in court in proceedings where appointing a lawyer is not mandatory; in all other cases, we advise you and refer you on.
Yes, we work by appointment, which allows us to prepare for your matter in advance and give it the attention it needs. You can book by phone, email or through the contact form on this site.
In many cases, yes. Where the matter allows it, we can hold a consultation by phone or video call, and documents can often be sent to us by email, without the need to visit one of our offices.
Generally, you will need the death certificate, identification documents for the heirs, and documents relating to the assets involved. Every situation has its own particulars — contact us and we can provide the exact list of documents for your case.
Yes. We assist with property purchase and sale processes, from the promissory contract through to completion, and handle the related land registry formalities with the competent authorities.
Fees depend on the nature and complexity of each matter. Before starting any process, we provide a quote in advance whenever requested, so you know clearly what you are agreeing to.
Yes. We support companies with matters such as incorporation, corporate acts, commercial registrations and debt recovery, among other areas of our practice.
Solicitors registered with the Order of Solicitors and Enforcement Agents (OSAE), with consolidated practice in the Azorean reality.
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beatriz.canto@cmslegal.pt · 961 515 994
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alberto.medeiros@cmslegal.pt · 933 462 344[Short professional biography — background, career and main practice areas. Replace with real text.]
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ricardo.sousa@cmslegal.pt · 911 153 750Book a consultation or send us your question — we will reply as soon as possible.
You can book an in-person consultation at one of our offices — in Ponta Delgada or Lagoa — or, where the matter allows it, opt for a remote appointment by phone or video call. In many cases, documents can also be sent to us by email, making the process easier.
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