Vanessa Lima

Vanessa Lima is a Partner and Lawyer at Prime Legal, with a strong focus on Immigration and Real Estate matters for international clients, private individuals, and companies navigating cross-border moves to Portugal. Her work is closely connected to residence planning and investment-related legal pathways, supporting clients who need clarity and structure when dealing with Portuguese administrative and legal procedures.

With nearly 10 years of professional experience, Vanessa has advised HNWI and private clients on relocation to Portugal and on the legal aspects of establishing residence through compliant investment strategies. She has also supported national and international companies in immigration processes, particularly in workforce relocation and related matters that require coordination, documentation accuracy, and a careful understanding of the client’s operational needs.

Vanessa is Co-Founder of PAIIR (Portuguese Association of Immigration, Investment and Relocation) and is certified by the Investment Migration Council, reflecting her continued engagement with the evolving field of international mobility and investment migration.

Her academic path combines legal training in Brazil and Portugal, including a Law degree from PUC-Rio and advanced studies in Portuguese immigration, nationality, and real estate law. Professionally, she built her practice through roles at leading Portuguese law firms, including experience in an international context with a secondment in Beijing—an exposure that continues to inform her perspective when advising clients across jurisdictions and cultures.