Joana has concentrated her practice on Public Law, including urban planning and public procurement law and Real Estate Law and Construction.
She obtained her Master's degree in Administrative Law - Public Procurement at the Faculty of Law of the Portuguese Catholic University - Lisbon in 2010.
Completed her Law degree at the Faculty of Law of the Universidade Nova de Lisboa in 2008. She is a member of the Portuguese Bar Association since 2013.
Joana is fluent in English.
“Away from the office I like being with my dog Berlin, with my family and friends. You will also find me at the gym or a Kiosk. I like to travel, the sun and to listen to music. I don't like to cook but I like to eat (and drink) well. I don't like easy things. I like people who are relaxed and at ease with life."
Joana is currently attending the Post-Graduation Course in Real Estate Law, promoted by the Centro de Investigação de Direito Privado
Joana was an Associate at the Law Firm Sofia Galvão Advogados RL (April 2021 to July 2023).
She was an Associate at the Law Firm pbbr Sociedade de Advogados, SP, RL (February 2020 to March 2021).
Joana was an Associate at the Law Firm Lorena de Sèves e Associados, RL (November 2016 to January 2020).
Completed a Postgraduate Degree in Arbitration Law at the Faculty of Law of the Universidade Nova de Lisboa in 2019.
Completed a Postgraduate Degree in Environmental Law at the Faculty of Law of Universidade Nova de Lisboa in 2018.
Joana was an Associate at Telles de Abreu & Associados - Sociedade de Advogados RL, (May to October 2016).
Was an Associate at the Abalada Matos, Moraes Cardoso e Associados, Law Firm, RL (2015 to 2016).
Joana attended a University Extension Course in Public Procurement and Competition at the Faculty of Law of the Universidade Nova de Lisboa in 2011.
Completed a Postgraduate Degree in Finance and Public Sector Management – Public-Private Partnerships and Local Authorities at the Faculty of Law of the Universidade de Lisboa in 2010.
Was a lawyer at the Law Firm LCA- Abalada Matos, Lorena de Sèves e Associados where she also completed her internship (2009 to 2015).