Consultation Policy

Initial screening is intended for a preliminary and summary assessment of the case's fit within the Attorney's practice areas. WHAT SCREENING IS: • Summary analysis of the presented situation • Verification of fit within practice areas • Identification of potential conflicts of interest • Indication of recommended next steps WHAT SCREENING IS NOT: • Legal consultation • Legal advice • Analysis of the merits of the case • Guarantee of case acceptance • Creation of attorney-client relationship HOW IT WORKS: 1. Fill out the contact form with a summary description 2. Wait for response within 48-72 business hours 3. You will receive indication of fit and next steps 4. If applicable, you will be invited to schedule a consultation

Legal consultation constitutes provision of legal services, for a fee, and involves individualized case analysis. MODALITIES: • In-person consultation (Lisbon) • Video conference consultation (Google Meet/Zoom) • Phone consultation (specific cases) DURATION: • Initial consultation: 45-60 minutes • Follow-up consultation: 30-45 minutes WHAT'S INCLUDED: • Detailed case analysis • Clarification of legal questions • Identification of options and strategies • Indication of necessary documentation • Cost and timeline estimate (when applicable) RECOMMENDED PREPARATION: • Organize relevant facts chronologically • Prepare list of specific questions • Have relevant documents available (do not send before) • Note important names, dates and values

Fees are defined in accordance with the Bar Association Statute and communicated prior to scheduling. INITIAL CONSULTATION: • Value: communicated after screening • Payment: in advance, at time of scheduling • Methods: bank transfer, MB Way, card REFUND POLICY: • Cancellation >48h before: full refund • Cancellation 24-48h before: 50% refund or free rescheduling • Cancellation <24h: no refund, rescheduling subject to availability • No-show: no refund NOTE: Consultation fees are independent of any engagement of legal services. In case of engagement, partial or full deduction of consultation value from service fees may apply, as agreed.

SCHEDULING: • Availability: Monday to Friday, 9am-6pm • Minimum scheduling: 48 hours in advance • Confirmation: sent by email after payment RESCHEDULING: • Free if requested >48h in advance • Subject to schedule availability • Maximum of 2 reschedulings per consultation DELAYS: • 10-minute tolerance • After 10 minutes, consultation may be cancelled • Attorney delay: time compensated or free rescheduling CANCELLATION BY ATTORNEY: • In case of impossibility, priority rescheduling will be offered • If preferred, full refund