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