Camila Franco Pinto joined VCA in January 2026, working in the Immigration Department, focusing on providing legal advice to foreign investors and international citizens within the scope of Portuguese immigration and nationality law.
A member of the Brazilian Bar Association and the Portuguese Bar Association, Camila has extensive experience in immigration planning, compliance and monitoring administrative proceedings with AIMA and other Portuguese public entities.
Over the last five years, she has specialised in Family and Succession Law, working nationally and internationally, providing advice on estate and succession planning, family estate organisation, inventories, distributions and related matters, especially in transnational contexts.
Camila’s professional career encompasses experience in law firms, international legal consulting, and the banking sector, with a strong focus on legal risk analysis, regulatory compliance, and the development of secure and personalised legal solutions for international clients and families.
Practice Areas
Immigration
Education
Postgraduate Degree in Medical Law and Criminal Justice, Faculty of Law, University of Lisbon (2016)
Specialisation in Legal and Criminal Sciences, Faculty of Law, University of Lisbon (2015)
Lato Sensu Postgraduate Degree in Criminal Law and Criminal Procedure, Brazilian Institute of Education, Development and Research – IDP (2009)
Postgraduate Degree in Legal Order and Public Prosecution, Higher School Foundation of the Public Prosecutor’s Office of the Federal District and Territories – FESMPDFT (2007)
Bachelor’s Degree in Law, University Centre of Brasília – UniCEUB (2001 – 2005)
Professional Associations
Portuguese Bar Association | Brazilian Bar Association
Languages
Portuguese, English and Spanish
Publications
Paedophilia: Criminal Tendencies or Pathological Impulse? In: Studies in Legal and Criminal Sciences, v. 2, Lisbon: AAFDL, 2017, pp. 173–192.
The Importance of Mediation in Inventory and Distribution Processes In: Family Law: Paths to Collaborative Solutions, v. 1, Brasília: Tagore, 2023, pp. 53–67.
