Susana is a lawyer specialising in commercial and corporate law and a partner at Santiago Mediano. She has almost 30 years of experience in providing legal advice to companies, both in law firms and in internal advisory roles.
With a degree in law from the Catholic University of Lisbon, she began her career at one of Portugal’s largest and most prestigious law firms. Early in her career, she was invited to serve as legal advisor to the Minister of the Republic for the Azores, a position she held even during her internship. Throughout her career, she has assisted national and international companies in all phases of their activity, with a practical, hands-on and results-oriented approach.
Her experience covers the negotiation and drafting of complex contracts, the design of corporate structures, restructuring processes and regulatory compliance, especially in cross-border contexts.
Since becoming a partner, she has contributed decisively to the development of the firm’s Corporate Law practice, combining technical rigour with a commitment to each client’s objectives.
