
Sarah Lopes
Managing Associate
Sarah Lopes is a Managing Associate at SJF Legal, responsible for coordinating and overseeing the Lisbon and Funchal teams, as well as coordinating the independent lawyers who represent SJF in other regions of Portugal, including the Algarve, Porto, and the Azores.
She oversees teams assisting clients with D7, D2, D8, and Golden Visa residence permits, as well as Portuguese nationality applications, ensuring consistency, quality standards, and strategic alignment across all regions.
Her practice focuses on Immigration and Nationality Law, with particular experience in advising international clients throughout the entire immigration process — from strategic planning to final approval. Sarah combines a strong legal background with a practical, client-oriented and results-driven approach, ensuring clear communication and efficient case management.
She holds a degree in Tourism from the Catholic University of Pernambuco and a Law degree from ASCES-UNITA – Centro Universitário Tabosa de Almeida (Brazil). She completed a postgraduate program in Foreigners and Nationality Law at Nova School of Law (Portugal) and is currently undertaking an executive course in Real Estate Law, further strengthening her multidisciplinary profile.
Sarah is a member of the Portuguese Bar Association.