João G. Gil Figueira (JD, LLM, MMgt) is a partner and co-founder of GFDL Advogados. He is a tax and business lawyer with over 15 years’ experience advising domestic and multinational clients on cross-border commercial and corporate matters. His practice covers international taxation, investment structures, mergers and acquisitions transactions, commercial contracts, shareholder disputes, corporate litigation, and regulatory compliance. He regularly advises clients operating in the technology, media, and telecommunications, fintech, and blockchain/Web3 sectors, including on licensing, governance, anti-money laundering and regulatory matters. He is frequently engaged to lead complex negotiations and manage disputes with a view to achieving commercially efficient outcomes while minimising exposure to contentious proceedings. Mr. Gil Figueira also assists private clients with tax planning, business migration, asset protection and estate structuring. He has co-authored several books and articles and is a regular speaker at international events and seminars on taxation, foreign direct investment, and cryptocurrency regulation in Portugal.
Publications
Co-author of the Portugal chapter in the Cryptoassets Law Guide , published 2 June 2026 , alongside Rodrigue Devillet Lima and Catarina Andrade Miranda .
Co-author of the Portugal chapter in the Commercial Litigation Law Guide , published 19 May 2026 , alongside Rodrigue Devillet Lima and Catarina Andrade Miranda .