José Costa Pinto
About José Costa Pinto
José Costa Pinto is a lawyer based in Lisbon, PT and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in Portugal™ since 2020. José Costa Pinto is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Lisbon, Portugal
- Corporate Governance and Compliance Practice
- Corporate Law
- Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Current Firm: Costa Pinto
Education: Portuguese Catholic University of Lisbon, Postgraduate Studies in Commercial and Corporate Law, graduated 2012, Law School of the Lisbon University, Postgraduate Studies in Administrative Law, graduated 2007, and Law School of the Lisbon University, Law Degree, graduated 2005
Location: Lisbon, PT
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