English coaching for lawyers advising international clients.
Portuguese law firms increasingly advise foreign investors, funds and companies relocating to Portugal. Lawyers know the law, but explaining it simply in English, negotiating clauses on a call and writing advice a foreign client understands are separate skills. We train them.
Carla BarrosoLaw foundation degree, Oxford College
- Explaining Portuguese legal concepts to foreign clients in plain English
- Negotiating contract terms live on calls
- Writing advice notes that are precise but readable
- Running first meetings with new international clients
- Handling questions about fees and timelines confidently
Programmes designed for associates and partners, with practice built on anonymised matters and real client situations.
Built around your team’s 40 annual training hours.Scenarios we rehearse
- Client onboarding callExplain the process, timeline and fees with clarity and warmth.
- Clause negotiationPropose, concede and hold firm in precise English.
- Advice summaryTurn a legal analysis into a clear recommendation.
- Investor briefingPresent the Portuguese legal landscape to foreign investors.
Language your team will own
- Due diligenceA detailed investigation before a transaction
- DraftA version of a document that is not final
- Without prejudiceStatements that cannot be used as evidence later
- Terms and conditionsThe rules that govern an agreement
- Engagement letterThe document that sets out the scope and terms of legal services
Questions
Do you teach legal terminology?
We focus on how lawyers use English with clients and counterparts. Terminology comes from your own matters, so it is always relevant.
Is client information kept confidential?
Yes. We work with anonymised material and can sign an NDA.
Can partners do private coaching?
Yes. Many senior lawyers choose executive 1:1 coaching with the founder.
Hear your law team’s gap in one session.
A free 15-minute call with the founder. Ask anything, no commitment.
Carla BarrosoYou’ll speak with the founder