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Joana has built her career specialising in insurance and reinsurance law, advising corporate clients—particularly national and international insurers—and representing them in litigation proceedings.
She has been closely involved in a wide range of Life and Non-Life insurance matters, advising during the pre-litigation phase—on claims management strategies, negotiation, and liability analysis—as well as representing clients in court, with a strong emphasis on technical and strategic advocacy.
Joana also has significant experience in handling international arbitration proceedings, particularly in cases involving insurance and civil liability, demonstrating familiarity with complex, multi-jurisdictional procedures.
She combines technical expertise with a practical, solution-oriented approach, actively safeguarding her clients’ interests and adapting to the evolving demands of the insurance sector.
— Law Degree, University of Lisbon (2017)
— III Intensive Course on Workers’ Compensation Insurance, University of Lisbon (2025)
— III Intensive Course on Workers’ Compensation Insurance, University of Lisbon (2025)
Joana joined CCA in 2024 as a Principal Associate in the Insurance and Reinsurance practice.
She began her legal career in 2017 at a leading Portuguese law firm with a strong presence in the insurance sector, where she completed her traineeship and later became an Associate.
Member of the Portuguese Bar Association (Ordem dos Advogados)