Degree in Law, from the University of Strasbourg. Master’s in Law, by the Institute of High European Studies of Strasbourg. Post-Graduation in Tax Law, from Universidade Católica Portuguesa.
Lawyer since 1984 and member of the Board of Directors of the Port of Sines between 1988 and 1992; Member of the National Elections Commission between 1999 and 2001; State Secretary for Justice between 2002 and 2004.
Co-author of manuals and books on Community Law and Community Litigation.
Fluent in French, English and Spanish.