Myriam Ouaki
Myriam began working at PARES as an associate lawyer in 2016 and became a partner in 2019. Prior to that, she worked at Abreu Advogados and gained international experience as a Case Handler at the European Commission and the Court of Justice of the European Union. She holds a law degree from the University of Paris XII, a Master II in European Law, and several postgraduate qualifications, particularly in Real Estate Law and European Law. Myriam is fluent in Portuguese, French, and English, allowing her to provide high-level legal solutions with a global perspective.
She has extensive experience assisting private clients with operations in Portugal, particularly in the real estate sector. As a specialist in real estate investment, she offers a comprehensive and personalized service focused on French-speaking clients. She created and coordinates the French Desk of PARES, which supports French investors in the Portuguese market. Myriam is also recognized on the Notable Lawyers List of the French Embassy in Portugal.
- Portuguese
- French
- English
Career Path
- Partner at PARES since January 2019
- Associate Lawyer at PARES (June 2016 – January 2019)
- Associate Lawyer at Abreu Advogados (2008 – June 2016)
- Case Handler at the European Commission - Brussels (2006 - 2007)
- Case Handler at the Court of First Instance of the European Communities (now the General Court) – Luxembourg (2006)
- Legal Analyst at the French Competition Authority – Paris (2005)
- Legal Analyst at the French Ministry of Economy – Paris (2005)
Academic Training
- Postgraduate in Real Estate Law from the Faculty of Law, Catholic University of Portugal (2016-2017)
- Postgraduate Specialization “European Law in Action – The Jurisprudence of the Court of Justice of the European Union” from the Faculty of Law, University of Lisbon (2014)
- Equivalence to Bachelor’s Degree in Law from the Faculty of Law, University of Porto (2009)
- Master II Juriste Européen from the Faculty of Law – Paris XII (2005)
- University Diploma of Specialization in European Law from the Faculty of Law – Paris XII (2004)
- Degree in Law from the Faculty of Law – Paris XII (2003)
