Rita Montalvão

Competent corporate guidance with some logistical hurdles

I engaged Rita Montalvão and the team at RSA for assistance with structuring a cross-border investment between my Detroit-based small business and a partner in Lisbon. Her recognition in Corporate Law by Best Lawyers was a primary factor in my selection, and her substantive knowledge in this area was evident. She provided a solid, technically correct framework for the agreement. However, coordinating across the time zones and firm structures (between the Detroit contact point and the main office in Portugal) led to some communication delays and a sense of disconnection at times. Responses were not always as prompt as I'd hoped, and while the final work product was professionally sound, the process felt less streamlined than expected. For straightforward corporate matters, her expertise is reliable, but be prepared to manage expectations regarding timelines and proactive updates.