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João Verdades dos SantosInternational corporate lawyer “Barreau de Luxembourg” (List IV) & “Ordem dos Advogados” Portugal
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What do we do?
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Unique
Unique to LuxembourgLegally admitted in Portugal & LuxembourgExcellent network of global business contactsExperience in social media presence for lawyers
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Portuguese Speaking Countries
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Some key facts
• Approximately 210 to 215 million native speakers and 240 million total speakers;
• major language of the Southern Hemisphere;• It is also the second most spoken language in South and Latin America,
after Castilian; • official language of the European Union and Mercosul;• According Statec survey in July 2013, 82 363 Portuguese citizens live in
Luxembourg, (16.1% of the population), 107 000 citizens according CLAE (2012 unofficial numbers);
• Portuguese is one of the most spoken languages in Luxembourg.
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Luxembourg Double Tax Treaties Network
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International Tax Perspective
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Opportunities
Reduced number of Lawyers admitted simultaneously in Luxembourg and Portugal;
None of the big and middle sized law firms as a Portuguese Desk or dedicated department;
Limited know how of the Portuguese legal system and legal formal technical language;
Competitors understanding PT mainly work in Litigation not in “Droit des Affairs”.
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Opportunities
Interesting Real Estate investment opportunities owned by Banks and Developers;
Portugal as market player in IT; Portuguese SME´s exporting on a global basis; Golden Visa Permit for Non-EU Investors; Non-Habitual Tax Regime for EU citizens
wishing to live in Portugal.
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Risks
New idea to be implemented; Fear of taking the challenge and risk to
explore this market niche; Negative image due to Portuguese Debt Crisis; Some Portuguese speaking countries are still
seen as exotic and unconventional (Brazil and Angola) under Luxembourg patterns;
Limited Market Research
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Marketing Strategy
PAPER!Argumentative techniquesWord of mouthWe have faith because of our market research...
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Our Idea is to
Offer tailor made legal, corporate and tax efficient solutions to individuals, corporations and law firms.Target Portuguese speaking countries and expat communities (including Luxembourg) Promote Luxembourg as a gateway to investment in the Lusophone and Latin World
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Conclusion
Complex ideaMarket niche clearly identifiedWe believe in it.Given the right experts and the right resources, we will make it.
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Thank you !!
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Contacts
João Verdades dos SantosAvocat/Advogado14A, rue des Bains
L-1212 Luxembourggsm: (+352) 661822047 - office: (+352) 27858688
fax: (+352) 462181skype: dr_verdades_dos_santoswww.linkedin.com/in/jmvsantos
[email protected]@drvs.lu