Media

24.03.2026

Does the Constitutional Court say that the acknowledgment of children born outside marriage lasts forever?

On 18 March, a ruling was published by the Constitutional Court. Bárbara Figueiredo explains in this briefing note.

26.01.2026

Length of service and fixed-term contracts: what really counts?

This article by Bruno Martelo addresses the issue of public employment contracts, providing their legal framework and seeking, in particular, to contextualise fixed-term employment in relation to career prospects in the public service.

04.12.2025

Maintenance Obligations: once the child, now the “parent”

The obligation for children to pay maintenance to their parents is less known but increasingly debated. When need and law intersect, surprising decisions arise — as Bárbara Figueiredo’s article explains.

13.11.2025

New Chapter at the Agency for the Promotion of Downtown Coimbra

APBC has begun a new cycle with the inauguration of its Governing Bodies for 2025–2028, which include VFA partner Bárbara Figueiredo as Secretary of the General Assembly Board.

06.11.2025

Ensuring the Testator’s Last Will and Preventing Family Disputes

The appointment of a testamentary executor can be a strategic tool to ensure compliance with the testator’s last will, prevent conflicts, and manage the estate effectively until its distribution.

14.10.2025

Common Construction on Separate Property — Quid Iuris?

Building together on one spouse’s land raises legal questions of ownership — as explained by Bárbara Figueiredo