Our Founders
The people behind BRF Legal,
experience, strategy, and commitment.
Miguel Bento Ribeiro
Miguel is a tax and business lawyer with extensive experience advising companies, investors and high-net-worth individuals on structuring, international expansion and tax strategy.
His background includes roles at the Court of Justice of the EU, Eversheds Sutherland, PwC, Mazars and TELLES. Known for combining technical depth with pragmatic business understanding, Miguel has led complex restructuring and cross-border advisory projects, and serves on the board of several Portuguese companies.
Roberta Fraser
Roberta is a lawyer with over a decade of experience in global mobility, residency and investment migration across Europe. Certified by the Investment Migration Council (IMC), she has led thousands of residence and citizenship processes for HNW families and international investors.
Before founding BRF Legal, she served as Director of Operations at Atlantic Bridge Consulting, coordinating cross-border projects between Portugal, Spain and Italy. Roberta combines technical precision, strategic insight and a client-focused approach to guide individuals and families through complex global transitions.
Our Team
Meet the professionals who bring precision, creativity, and dedication to every project.
Luiza Delgado de Souza
Jessica Tinoco
Of Counsel
Monyca Motta
Monyca Motta is an Of Counsel at BRF Legal, bringing over 15 years of experience in Intellectual Property, Entertainment Law, and legal strategy for creative industries. She advises artists, producers, media companies, museums, festivals, and digital creators on copyright, licensing (clearance), branding, image rights, and creative business contracts – in Portugal, Brazil, and across Europe.
