Portuguese law firm Miranda expands partnership with two promotions

Portuguese law firm Miranda has strengthened its partnership with the promotion of former coordinating associate Rosário Paixão to partner and João Amaral to equity partner.

Rosário Paixão, who rejoined the firm in 2010, focuses her practice on mining law and commercial and corporate law. She is also part of the team dedicated to the Angola jurisdiction. She holds a Law degree from the Catholic University of Porto and postgraduate qualifications in Management and Taxation from the Institute of Financial and Fiscal Studies, as well as in International Commercial Law from the University of Lisbon School of Law.

João Amaral, who joined Miranda in 2006, has built a multidisciplinary practice, with a focus on labour law, litigation, and international clients in the energy sector. He plays a leading role in the Equatorial Guinea jurisdiction, where he coordinates the respective Jurisdiction Group. He holds a Law degree from the Lusíada University of Lisbon and an LL.M. in International Business Law from Leiden University in the Netherlands.

According to the firm, the move “once again demonstrates Miranda’s commitment to organic growth and to recognizing the merit and contributions of its lawyers to both national and international development.”

Diogo Xavier da Cunha, managing partner of Miranda, shared his thoughts on the two promotions: “It is with great pleasure that we welcome Rosário to the partnership. A long-standing colleague who truly embodies our values, she works tirelessly to deliver the high standard of legal services our clients expect. Her dedication and expertise have made her a key reference in the mining sector.” He added: “João Amaral’s promotion to equity partner is also a source of immense pride. Having developed his career at Miranda, his professional journey reflects the firm’s international DNA. His personal qualities, exceptional talent, and unwavering commitment have been instrumental in strengthening Miranda and the Miranda Alliance, particularly in challenging jurisdictions such as Equatorial Guinea.”