Patricia has concentrated her practice in Banking and Finance Law, Corporate Governance and Compliance.
Completed her Law degree at the Faculty of Law of the Catholic University in 1988. She is a member of the Portuguese Bar Association since1991.
She is fluent in English.
"I like the sea, the sun, the beach .... I like discovering new things, be it perspectives, places, people or solutions, but I can not resist an antique.
I indulge in a good show or a good book.
I believe diversity enriches oneself, and that travelling is the best medicine for almost anything!"
Patricia was counsel at Vasconcelos Arruda & Associados (2017/2018).
Was a Chief Legal Officer and Chief Compliance at BESI/HAITONG BANK (2011/2017), Head of Legal Department (2001/2011) and its Deputy Director (1996/2001).
Worked at the Issuers Department of the Portuguese Securities Market Commission (1992/1996) and worked at the Legal Department of the Securities Market Commission (1991/1992).
Patricia was Legal Consultant of the Securities Market Auditor (1989/1991).