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Mental health at work — illustrative cover
Thematic collection

Mental Health at Work

Burnout and Workplace Culture

Public health and the right to care — featured cover
Thematic collection

Public Health and the Right to Care

Care, Dignity, and Aging

Euthanasia and dignity — illustrative cover
Thematic collection

Euthanasia and Dignity

Autonomy, care, and end-of-life

Training, ethics, and justice — illustrative cover
Thematic collection

Training, ethics and justice

Communication and criminal psychology

Social rights and care relationships – illustrative cover
Thematic collection

Social Rights and Care Relationships

Pensions and Civil Sponsorship

Prevention and Responsibility – Illustrative Cover
Thematic collection

Prevention and responsibility

Wildfires and business risks

Law student at the MNF Advogados office
Video

Internship at MNF: a student from Cabo Verde shares her experience

A student from Cabo Verde at the University of Coimbra Faculty of Law shares her internship experience at MNF, highlighting the team’s welcome, legal writing and exposure to professional practice.

MNF at the University of Coimbra Faculty of Law careers fair
Event

MNF at the University of Coimbra Faculty of Law careers fair

MNF Advogados took part in the University of Coimbra Faculty of Law careers fair, with a stand presenting the firm, internships and speculative applications.

Maria Manuela Nunes Ferreira at ELSA Coimbra’s copyright and intellectual property workshop
Event

Maria Manuela Nunes Ferreira at ELSA Coimbra’s copyright and intellectual property workshop

Dr Maria Manuela Nunes Ferreira took part in ELSA Coimbra’s copyright and intellectual property workshop, delivering a session on logos, trade marks and patents.

Doleira: Support in Portugal
Video

Doleira: Support in Portugal

Dr. Maria Manuela Nunes Ferreira appears in the documentary ‘Doleira: The Story of Nelma Kodama’ in her professional capacity as a lawyer.

Fundamental Private Security Legislation
Book

Fundamental Private Security Legislation

Manuela Nunes Ferreira · Rei dos Livros.

A conversation with Dr Isis Spencer
Interview

A conversation with Dr Isis Spencer

Watch the full interview “Entrevista com Dra Isis Spencer - Cabo Verde”, published on the MNF Advogados channel.

MNF ADVOGADOS · NATIONALITY
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nationalityTimor-Leste
Parentage · Family history · Documents01
Portuguese nationality

Portuguese nationality for Timor-Leste citizens and their descendants

The historical connection between Portugal and Timor-Leste may provide grounds for recognition or attribution of Portuguese nationality. The outcome depends on the date and place of birth, parentage, relatives’ nationality and the documents available.

MNF ADVOGADOS · NATIONALITY
Portuguese
nationalityMacau
Parentage · Family history · Documents02
Portuguese nationality

Portuguese nationality for people born in Macau and their descendants

Macau’s legal history may provide grounds for recognition or attribution of Portuguese nationality. The assessment depends on the date and place of birth, parentage, relatives’ nationality and the documents available.

MNF ADVOGADOS · NATIONALITY
Portuguese
nationalityBrazil
Parentage · Family history · Documents03
Portuguese nationality

Portuguese nationality for Brazilian citizens and their descendants

Having a Portuguese parent or grandparent may provide grounds for a Portuguese nationality application. Marriage, a de facto partnership and lawful residence in Portugal may also be relevant. Each case requires an assessment of the legal grounds, family history and documentation.

MNF ADVOGADOS · NATIONALITY
Portuguese
nationalityFormer Portuguese territories in Africa
Parentage · Family history · Documents04
Portuguese nationality

Portuguese nationality for people born in the former Portuguese territories in Africa and their descendants

Family history in Angola, Cabo Verde, Guinea-Bissau, Mozambique or São Tomé and Príncipe may be relevant to Portuguese nationality. Assessment requires information about birth, parentage, relatives’ nationality and, in some cases, residence history.

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