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10.11.2026

Directive (EU) 2026/799: changes ahead in insolvency law

Directive (EU) 2026/799, published on 1 April 2026, establishes common rules on certain aspects of insolvency law.
Information note Restructuring and Insolvency João Mota da Costa EN
27.10.2026

Medical Professional Liability Insurance

Recent reports concerning the increase in the number of proceedings brought against doctors in Portugal and the growth in the amounts of compensation awarded have once again placed medical liability and the effectiveness of the protection afforded by insurance contracts at the center of public debate.
Information note Carlos Vasconcelos EN Health Law
27.10.2026

The proposal to amend the urban lease regime

Portugal’s current housing crisis, characterised by rising property prices and rents, an insufficient supply of housing and difficulties in accessing adequate accommodation, has prompted successive legislative interventions.
Information note Margarida Nascimento Margarida Nascimento EN Real Estate Bárbara Figueiredo EN
27.10.2026

6% VAT on residential construction

Decree-Law No. 97/2026 of 20 May added item 2.42.1 to List I annexed to the Portuguese VAT Code, introducing a specific regime for contracts for the construction or rehabilitation of properties intended for use as the owner’s main and permanent residence or for residential letting. In mainland Portugal, qualifying transactions now benefit from the reduced VAT rate of 6%, subject to particularly strict eligibility, timing and documentation requirements.
Bruno Magalhães EN Rafael Gomes EN Information note Tax
17.06.2026

Housing Tax Package

Decree-Law no. 97/2026, of 20 May, has been published, approving a set of tax measures aimed at increasing the supply of housing, with particular focus on the construction, rehabilitation, acquisition and leasing of residential properties.
Rafael Gomes EN Information note Tax
26.05.2026

The right of patients of healthcare services to be accompanied

In 2025, complaints to the Health Regulatory Authority show that the right of patients to be accompanied in healthcare services still requires greater clarity and enforcement.
Carlos Vasconcelos Direito da saúde Nota informativa Legal Brief Carlos Vasconcelos EN Health Law

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