FAQ – AMS Advogados Lawyers Portugal

I am going to undertake an construction/ urban renewal project. Does AMS provide advice and assistance in such cases, or only in connection with new builds construction?

afonso — Thu, 20 Feb 2020 13:52:51 +0000

AMS provides overall legal advice and assistance in connection with property development projects. The legal advice and assistance we provide regarding property projects range from the making of the various types of contracts with the proper authorities to the completion of the construction urban renewal process, whether this involves the construction of new buildings or the refurbishment of...

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I own a building and want to carry out works to it. Can AMS provide me with legal advice and assistance regarding the obtaining of the necessary licenses and consents?

afonso — Thu, 20 Feb 2020 13:53:22 +0000

Yes, AMS provides legal advice and assistance in such cases. Despite the fact that many types of works are now free of the formalities to which they were formerly subject, the conduct of works must comply with certain administrative requirements. AMS provides all necessary legal advice and assistance in the obtaining of construction permits and consents, e.g. construction...

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What is the Special Payment Agreement Procedure (PEAP)?

afonso — Thu, 20 Feb 2020 14:02:44 +0000

The Special Payment Agreement Procedure (PEAP) is a procedure for natural persons, who are in a difficult financial situation, or who are on the brink of insolvency. The aim of the procedure is to facilitate negotiations with creditors with a view to the making of a payment agreement, which restructures the debtor’s debt and avoids debtor insolvency.

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What is the Special Recovery Procedure (PER)?

afonso — Thu, 20 Feb 2020 14:03:37 +0000

The Special Recovery Procedure (PER) is a procedure for enterprises that are in a difficult financial situation, or on the brink of insolvency, which can be recovered because they are financially viable. The aim of the procedure is to facilitate negotiations with creditors with a view to the approval of a recovery plan (payment plan), which enables the enterprise to continue trading and avoid...

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Does AMS provide the necessary legal advice and assistance in insolvency proceedings?

afonso — Thu, 20 Feb 2020 14:04:08 +0000

Yes. You can rely on AMS to provide the necessary legal advice and assistance, ranging from advice regarding the feasibility of the resolution of the financial issues and throughout the insolvency proceedings.

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Does AMS only deal with corporate insolvency, or does it also deal with individual insolvency?

afonso — Thu, 20 Feb 2020 14:06:17 +0000

AMS provides legal services to all types of entities and enterprises and also to private individuals that wish to have recourse to insolvency proceedings.

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Does AMS analyse the financial situation and provide an assessment of the possible solutions?

afonso — Thu, 20 Feb 2020 14:06:42 +0000

AMS always analyses all factors related to the client (e.g. the client’s financial situation) in order to arrive at the best strategy for the resolution of the case.

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When should I use the Debt Recovery service?

afonso — Thu, 20 Feb 2020 14:07:10 +0000

You should use the Debt Recovery service whenever you need to recover a debt, which is due and payable.

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I am a private individual. Can I instruct AMS, or is the Debt Recovery service only available to businesses?

afonso — Thu, 20 Feb 2020 14:07:38 +0000

We are at your disposal. AMS provides services not only to the large and small businesses but also to private individuals.

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What is the best option, out-of-court settlement of default situations, or enforcement of the debt?

afonso — Thu, 20 Feb 2020 14:10:22 +0000

Each case is examined in detail by AMS specialist team, which considers all factors in order to obtain the solution to the client’s problem.

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