The founder of MNF Advogados, RL, practises law independently and with care. She seeks to understand each case, communicate clearly and represent clients firmly.
Education and professional background
Maria Manuela Nunes Ferreira holds a law degree from the University of Coimbra, a postgraduate qualification in Security Management and Direction from the Autonomous University of Lisbon, and a master’s degree in Criminal Psychology. She is admitted to practise law in Portugal, Brazil and Cabo Verde. She is also listed as registered with the Council of Bars and Law Societies of Europe (CCBE).
Her practice primarily covers Criminal, Civil, Commercial and Corporate, Labour, Family and Inheritance, Administrative and Immigration law. Legal knowledge is combined with an understanding of human behaviour, risk analysis and conflict management.
Education, publications, and academic commitment
A certified trainer, she has experience in criminal, commercial and banking law, registrations and notarial practice, and private security. She is the author of Segurança Privada — Legislação Fundamental (Private Security — Fundamental Legislation) and co-author of Guia Prático dos Oficiais dos Registos e do Notariado (Practical Guide for Registry and Notarial Officials).
She hosts and supervises curricular placements in partnership with the University of Coimbra, the law students’ association, ELSA and ISCAC, including international students and Erasmus participants. She is a member of the University of Coimbra’s alumni community.
A practice linked to three countries
The connection to Portugal, Cabo Verde, and Brazil translates into a particular focus on transnational issues and clients with personal, family, or business relationships between these countries. She communicates in Portuguese, English, French, Spanish, and Cape Verdean Creole.
Client approach
In legal consultations and litigation, she prioritises a rigorous analysis of the situation, preparation of evidence, and the definition of a strategy appropriate to the objectives and circumstances of each client.
Reviewed on: September 24, 2026
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