Our Team
Alexandra Vaz
With over two decades of experience, Alexandra has been deeply involved in various facets of international law and administrative processes, particularly within Portugal and Mozambique. Her journey in the legal realm spans from her formative years to her current endeavours:
Since 2016, Alexandra has served as a consultant specializing in international law and administrative investment processes in Portugal. Her expertise lies in facilitating procedures such as the issuance of Golden Visas, Residence Authorization for Foreign Investors (ARI), and providing legal and fiscal representation for foreign investors and families.
From 2013 to 2016, she held the position of Principal Associate for the Portuguese and Mozambican jurisdictions at Miranda & Associados Sociedade de Direito Internacional (Oil&Gas) in Lisbon and Porto, Portugal.
During the period of 2011 to 2016, Alexandra assumed the role of International Consultant for Mozambican affairs at ANJE and between 2011 and 2013 operated her own law firm, focusing on individual practice in Porto, Portugal.
From 2005 to 2011, she contributed significantly to Gamito, Couto, Gonçalves Pereira, Castelo Branco & Associados - Sociedade de Advogados in Maputo, Mozambique, where she served as a Consultant, Trainer, and Head of the Litigation and Labor Departments, also overseeing the firm's international relations.
In the years spanning 2000 to 2005, Alexandra dedicated her expertise to consulting for municipalities and public entities in Porto, Portugal and continued, during 1997 to 2005 her legal practice independently in Porto, Portugal, after concluding her professional internship at the Portuguese Bar Association from 1994 to 1997.
Throughout her career, she has continually demonstrated her commitment to legal excellence and international collaboration, shaping her into a respected figure within the legal community.
João Novais Machado
João is a consultant specialized in the Tax practice area and Immigration. His main focus is on accompanying private clients on transversal matters, especially high-net-worth individuals. He also has vast experience in the real estate and automotive areas.
He graduated from the Universidade Católica Portuguesa – Porto Law School and has a master's degree in Tax Law from the same university.
Before joining LGV, he was a Tax Consultant at Ernst & Young S.A. (2022) and an Associate Lawyer at PLMJ Advogados, SP, RL (2019-2021).