Marta Costa

Marta Costa is a distinguished legal scholar currently serving as a Visiting Professor at the Faculty of Law of the Universidade Nova de Lisboa. She has also held the position of Associate Professor at the Universidade Lusófona de Lisboa and is actively involved in legal practice as a Partner at Abreu & Associados, coordinating the Private Client and Family Business practice and the Italian Desk.

• Education:
  • Bachelor's Degree in Law, specializing in Civil Law (2002), Faculty of Law of the University of Coimbra
  • PhD in Civil Law (2009), Faculty of Law of the University of Coimbra and Bologna

Her research and professional work focus on Family Law, Inheritance Law, Insurance Law, and the intersection of human rights with contract law. She has contributed to academic discourse through scientific articles and book chapters on civil and commercial law topics.

• Scientific Awards:
• Best Student Prize 1997-2002 by Alumni Association of the University of Coimbra
• Chambers and Partners International Directory recognition in 'High Net Worth' Guide (2018-2019)
• 2020 Best Lawyer award in 'Family Law' category
• European Italian Desk Award (2020)

Marta Costa is a member of the Family Law Center and STEP (Society of Trust and Estate Planning), a global institution specializing in international inheritance matters. Her expertise bridges academic rigor with practical legal applications in civil and commercial law domains.