Areas of Practice
The technological developments witnessed in recent years, particularly in the digital sphere, have profoundly changed, and continue to change on a daily basis, the legal situation of business for companies and individuals.
Indeed, if on the one hand there has been an enormous and unprecedented number of opportunities in e-commerce for various products and services, it is also true that digital development in society appears to be associated with a whole series of intrusive and abusive behaviours, including those of a criminal nature, with respect to the personal life, personal information and assets of various persons and entities.
This context of digital development has been reflected in the legislative framework – both at national and community level – and also in judicial and contractual practice, demanding the fulfilment of new requirements and duties.
Furthermore, in Portugal alone, it is estimated that purchases made by the Portuguese on e-commerce websites will reach 9.7 billion euros in 2025.
Our firm MARQUES PINTO & CALDAS PATRÍCIO – ADVOGADOS, SP, RL provides advice on a daily basis to various entities in the digital law field, monitoring relevant legislative changes and preparing the business activities of persons and entities with respect to online commerce and the safeguards that need to be considered. Our services include:
- Preparation of e-commerce activities and advice on the application of the current legislative framework;
- Electronic contracts (in which expressions of the volition of the parties are conveyed by electronic means);
- Smart Contracts;
- Electronic payment services – Homebanking;
- IT contracts (which have as their subject matter IT goods or services);
- Advice in the field of protection against computer crime;
- Consultancy on the collection and processing of personal data;
- Monitoring the management of personal data portfolios.