HAAG was founded in 1992 by Henrique Abecasis and António Andresen Guimarães. It is an independent law firm, which practices in all areas of the law, in Portugal and abroad. We at HAAG view the practice of Law as an eminently ethical profession. The form of legal practice we have chosen is based on total independence, the absolute primacy of our clients' interests, solid legal skills and experience. We stress a personal relationship with our clients and representation of them that is not limited to a mere provision of legal services, but includes the overall consideration of all aspects of each client's interests, with a view to the provision of detailed global advice. Each case is considered in terms of its special features and is approached via a search for and the creation of the most appropriate solutions in the light of the specificities of the case, which include the involvement of multidisciplinary solutions. Thanks to its many international contacts and the knowledge it gained about various jurisdictions and legal systems, HAAG offers its services on the global market, and has the specific capacity to advise and represent Clients in relation to transactions in different jurisdictions, i.e. investment and business development. HAAG has created an international network of offices and partnerships, i.e. HAAGNET LEGAL, with a special focus on the Angolan, Brazilian and Portuguese markets and with a strong business internationalisation department, which supports a wide range of Clients, on a directly and regular basis, in many countries, where they are involved, and supervises its Clients the legal business and negotiations of its Clients, in new and existing business opportunities, in conjunction with local Lawyers and Consultants. The Firm's lawyers are able to provide services in English, Italian, French and Spanish.