Francisco Abecasis

Partner

Francisco Abecasis joined HAAG in 2000, as a trainee, he qualified as a lawyer in 2003, and became a partner in 2012.

Francisco's primary practice areas are: Commercial and Corporate Law;  Civil Law (obligations, contracts, inheritance); Civil and Corporate Litigation; Insurance Law; and Sports Law

Academic Qualifications

  • Law Degree at the Law Faculty of Universidade Lusiada de Lisboa, (2000);
  • Post-graduate course in Business Advice practice and Legal Practice at the Portuguese Catholic University of Lisbon;
  • Participation in the Advanced Tax Law Programme at the Portuguese Catholic University.

Areas of Specialisation

  • Commercial and Corporate Law
  • Civil Law (obligations, contracts, inheritance)
  • Civil and Corporate Litigation
  • Insurance Law
  • Sports Law

Other Professional Information

  • Vice-President of the Portuguese Equestrian Federation (2017–2018)
  • President of the Arbitration and Competition Officials Council of the Portuguese Equestrian Federation (2020–2024)
  • President of the Judicial Council of the Portuguese Equestrian Federation (since 2024)
  • President of the Portuguese Sorraia Horse Association (since 2021)
  • Chair of the General Assembly of the “Novamente – Acquired Brain Injury” Association (2018–2022)

Languages

Portuguese / French / English

Member of the Portuguese Bar Association since 2003.