There are so many things to deal with when growing your startup or scale-up. Let's make the law one less thing to worry about.
PaxRocket is the dedicated startup taskforce of Paxlegal, a premier law firm in Portugal. We provide specialized legal services for tech companies, founders, and investors throughout their entire lifecycle — from incorporation to exit. Our core services include startup incorporation, intellectual property (IP) protection, fundraising and investor negotiation, and employee incentive plans (ESOPs).
We also know that legal aspects are not your only need, and so we make sure we support you from a business perspective, with all the tools you need — through project and monthly packages, mentoring, partnerships, and a global community ready to accompany you at every stage of your growth.
Because those who dare to create deserve the structure to scale.
Focused on entrepreneurship across multiple jurisdictions, navigating global legal landscapes.
Combining law, taxation and strategy — a holistic approach to complex challenges.
High-impact strategies with a global network to elevate your market presence.
Trusted partners in the USA, Korea, Emirates, Brazil and more, ready to support you.
Our team is composed of dedicated and experienced legal professionals in all relevant matters to your startup, with a deep understanding of key technologies such as AI, blockchain and web3.
Corporate Lawyer
Your Corporate SupportNatacha Silva specializes in corporate law for startups and tech companies. She has extensive experience assisting founders with initial incorporation, corporate structuring, governance frameworks, and scaling operations across Portugal and international markets.
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Intellectual Property Lawyer
IP Protection LeadMaria Mendonça is an expert in Intellectual Property (IP) law for the tech sector. She protects what makes your product and brand unique — offering counsel on EU trademark registration, copyright enforcement, and software licensing agreements.
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Tech & Product Compliance Consultant
Product Compliance LeadFrancisco Arga e Lima advises on tech product development and AI compliance. Having worked with startups across Portugal, Germany, and Switzerland, he ensures products and services align with applicable legal standards.
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M&A Lawyer
M&A and Founder Relations LeadWith over 20 years of legal experience, Francisco Mendonça Tavares is a leading authority in Mergers & Acquisitions. He guides startups through fundraising rounds, and helps protect founders' equity and governance rights.
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Corporate & Real Estate Partner
PartnerAntónio Patrício brings 30 years of top-tier legal expertise to PaxRocket. He has supported highly complex corporate transactions and provides strategic counsel in corporate law, real estate structuring, and labor regulations for scaling companies operating in Portugal.
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Foreign Investment & Mobility Lawyer
PartnerBárbara Pestana possesses outstanding expertise in cross-border mobility and foreign direct investment law. She is the authoritative contact for international founders and investors requiring tech visas, golden visas, and legal structuring to establish operations in Portugal.
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Every member of Paxlegal was chosen for technical competence, openness to the world, and commitment to quality. Led by the founding partners, the team combines experience with energy, internationalization with empathy, and legal knowledge with strategic sense.
Our team prides itself of being part of the community, engaging with it and providing its input on key topics. Here are some of the initiatives we have participated in.
We are preparing new articles to help you navigate the startup legal landscape. Stay tuned!
We are preparing new articles to help you navigate the startup legal landscape. Stay tuned!
We are preparing new articles to help you navigate the startup legal landscape. Stay tuned!
29 Apr 2026
Workshop
Francisco participated in a TEDx Youth talk organised by Startup Leiria and Leiria International School for high school students on the topic of empathy.
18 Mar 2026
Workshop
Francisco Arga e Lima led the workshop "AI & Law Practice", giving startups a practical understanding of the legal fundamentals behind AI: risk awareness, transparency in AI systems, supply chain monitoring, and the importance of integrating compliance processes early in product development.
We have more events and workshops in the pipeline. Stay tuned — or join our community to be the first to know.
29 Apr 2026
Workshop
Francisco participated in a TEDx Youth talk organised by Startup Leiria and Leiria International School for high school students on the topic of empathy.
18 Mar 2026
Workshop
Francisco Arga e Lima led the workshop "AI & Law Practice", giving startups a practical understanding of the legal fundamentals behind AI: risk awareness, transparency in AI systems, supply chain monitoring, and the importance of integrating compliance processes early in product development.
We have more events and workshops in the pipeline. Stay tuned — or join our community to be the first to know.
29 Apr 2026
Workshop
Francisco participated in a TEDx Youth talk organised by Startup Leiria and Leiria International School for high school students on the topic of empathy.
18 Mar 2026
Workshop
Francisco Arga e Lima led the workshop "AI & Law Practice", giving startups a practical understanding of the legal fundamentals behind AI: risk awareness, transparency in AI systems, supply chain monitoring, and the importance of integrating compliance processes early in product development.
We have more events and workshops in the pipeline. Stay tuned — or join our community to be the first to know.
We believe legal support is most effective when we guide you from inception to exit. We define objectives in line with your stage of development and priorities.
We help protect your company's assets, ensuring the security of your Intellectual Property (IP), trademarks, patents and copyright.
Learn more about Your AssetsWe support product development in line with applicable regulations and help with commercialisation through Terms & Conditions, partnership agreements, MoUs and pilots.
Learn more about Your ProductWe assist with corporate structuring, shareholders' agreements and managing founder relationships. We also support investment rounds and the full negotiation with investors.
Learn more about Your CompanyWe help structure relationships and incentive plans for your employees, from employment and service agreements to the implementation of ESOPs.
Learn more about Your TeamFoundation Building
Project packages for initial legal setup and planning. Get incorporated, structured and ready to grow.
Growth Acceleration
Project packages for specific legal needs during expansion — fundraising, hiring, IP and partnerships.
Ongoing Management
Retainer packages for continuous legal support and compliance, so you can stay focused on building.
Not ready to schedule a call? Send us your question and one of our lawyers will answer it. No strings attached, no invoice to follow.
Ask your questionWe want to know you, your project and help you grow. We also understand there must be a match between everyone involved. If what we offer interests you, our Pre-Dating Package includes:
And no need to worry — we pay for the cocktails.
Let's have our first date!
