Rafael helps clients protect and leverage intangible assets, navigate data and regulatory intricacy, and unlock strategic opportunities in highly regulated, innovation-driven sectors.
With a foundation in intellectual property and data law, Rafael advises on structuring and negotiating IP licensing deals, safeguarding trade secrets, and managing legal risk in transactions involving digital content and proprietary technology. He guides clients through the design and implementation of GDPR compliance frameworks, data governance strategies, and data processing agreements—often under tight operational timelines.
His sectoral insight spans media, tech, and life sciences. In particular, he plays a key role in the firm’s life sciences work, advising on product classification, licensing strategy, and regulatory pathways for novel substances. This cross-cutting expertise enables Rafael to help clients align legal compliance with commercial goals—whether they’re scaling a digital platform or launching a biotech innovation.
Rafael holds a law degree from the University of Lisbon, a postgraduate diploma in intellectual property law, and has recently completed executive training on EU digital markets and regulatory frameworks.