Rita Pidwell LLM
Associate LawyerAbout
Rita Pidwell has experience in civil and commercial litigation, advising and representing clients in a broad range of disputes, including contractual disputes and proceedings concerning the enforcement of contractual rights. Her practice also encompasses debt recovery, judicial enforcement, and insolvency and restructuring matters, with a focus on protecting creditors’ rights.
In the aviation sector, Rita advises clients on legal and regulatory matters arising from their operations, helping them address legal challenges and navigate the applicable regulatory framework.
Education
- Universidade Católica Portuguesa – Faculty of Law (Lisbon), Master's Programme in Forensic Law, with a focus on Civil Law and Civil Procedure, 2021–2023.
- NOVA School of Law – NOVA University Lisbon, Advanced Course in Insolvency and Restructuring Law, 2022.
- Universidade Católica Portuguesa – Faculty of Law (Lisbon), Bachelor of Laws, 2016–2021.
EXPERIENCE
- Advising and representing clients in civil litigation proceedings, including representing clients before courts and managing disputes throughout the various stages of litigation.
- Advising and representing clients in civil and commercial litigation, including contractual disputes and proceedings concerning the enforcement of contractual rights.
- Advising on insolvency and restructuring matters, including the filing and verification of claims, the review of restructuring plans and the protection of creditors’ rights.
Languages
- Portuguese
- English
Prior Experience
- 2024 - 2026 | Associate Lawyer at a Portuguese law firm, practising in civil and commercial litigation, debt recovery, enforcement proceedings and insolvency and restructuring matters.
- 2022 - 2024 | Trainee Lawyer at a Portuguese law firm, focus on civil litigation and debt recovery.
Additional qualifications
- Master’s Dregree in Forensic Law
Connect
Phone
+351 213583620
(Work, Lisbon)