Worldwide Seminars about residency, taxation, legal issues, healthcare

CEO - Open Media Group / Event host

Bruce has lived in the Algarve most of his life, having moved to Portugal from the UK as a child when his family relocated in the late 1970’s. His career has been mostly in publishing, as founder and CEO of the Open Media Group; publishers of the Portugal Resident newspaper and Essential Algarve magazine amongst other titles.

Whilst continuing in his role at Open Media, Bruce also has interests in real estate. Alongside his business activities, he is also a member of the board of directors of the Lisbon based British Portuguese Chamber of Commerce. Bruce is the host and a speaker at the Living in Portugal and Living in the Algarve events.

COO - Fine & Country  

Jorge was born in Angola but grew up in Setúbal near Lisbon before moving to Geneva, Switzerland where he completed a degree in Tourism Management. He lived and worked for five years in Ukraine before moving to Portugal in 2012 and started his career in real estate in 2015. Jorge has been with Fine & Country since 2018, initially as general manager of the central Algarve office and more recently as sales & marketing director for the Algarve region. Whilst based in the Algarve, Jorge works closely with his colleagues at the Fine & Country offices elsewhere in Portugal, from Porto in the north to Lisbon, Estoril and Comporta. 

Founding Partner - NSMLawyers 

Gonçalo co-founded NSMLawyers and, with a team of expert lawyers, crafted thousands of golden visa applications in Portugal. A work with more than 10 years of experience that changed many lives.  

In the last decade, NSMLawyers has become a top immigration law firm in Portugal. Recognized worldwide, the firm specializes in crafting residency visas. They have assisted clients from more than 80 nationalities seizing the opportunity of both investing and enjoying a Golden Country. 

Managing Director / Founding Partner - Plan-B Outbound Migration Consultancy 

Calvin S. Mazlumyan, Esq., is a California-licensed U.S. immigration attorney and a seasoned Outbound Migration consultant specializing in both Caribbean Citizenship by Investment and European Golden Visa programs. He holds a California Realtor/Broker license with a focus on global real estate markets and is a licensed Investment Advisor Representative.

Mr Mazlumyan graduated from UCLA with College Honors and Departmental Highest Honors, and has pursued a career in Private Banking both in investment and lending areas prior to focusing on immigration and global migration matters.

Mazlumyan holds a Master of International Management degree with a concentration on global wealth migration patterns and is a member of the Los Angeles County Bar Association, Beverly Hills Bar Association, and the Investment Migration Council.

Director of Business Development - Currencies Direct  

Brian helps set the standards in the foreign exchange industry by delivering the best and most comprehensive services to clients. His passion for financial markets and helping clients achieve their objectives has helped Brian establish close relationships with clients and partners. His knowledge of foreign exchange, financial markets, global banking, investments, securities, and global marketplaces is extensive while his hands-on experiences super exceed the textbook written norms.  

Founded in 1996, Currencies Direct has grown to become the leader in the FX industry with regards to transfers for property purchases and immigration. With over 20 global offices across 5 continents, including Portugal and the US, Currencies Direct is well equipped to assist with your foreign exchange and international transfer needs.  

CEO - Optimize Investment Partners

Pedro Lino holds the position of CEO in Optimize Investment Partners, SGOIC SA a Portuguese and independent Asset Management Company, where he is also the Co-Chief Investment Officer of the Portugal Golden Opportunities fund, Golden Visa eligible.

His interest in financial markets began at an early age. At 9 years old, he was already checking stock quotes on television, and he began investing in financial markets at the age of 16. In 2002, at the age of 26 he acquired a stake in a Portuguese broker company, that he sold in 2021.

Pedro Lino is a member of the Order of Chartered Accountants, the Order of Economists, a founding member of OPCR - Portuguese Observatory of Compliance and Regulatory Association, and a member of the Portuguese Diaspora Council, founded under the High Patronage of the President of the Republic.

He graduated in Economics from Nova School of Business and Economics in 1998 and writes opinion articles and participates in television, radio, and digital platforms, discussing economic and financial topics.

Head of Investment Relations & Fundraising – Iberis Capital

Salvador is Head of Investment Relations & Fundraising at Iberis Capital, leading the efforts for Golden Visa initiatives. He has supported hundreds of Golden Visa investors on their journey, closely monitoring their investments and ensuring they access the best opportunities.

Iberis Capital is a leading private equity and venture capital manager based in Portugal, founded in 2017. With over €600 million in assets under management and a diversified base of more than 1,300 investors, including over 400 Golden Visa, Iberis Capital combines deep market knowledge with a collaborative mindset, working closely with entrepreneurs and investors to drive long-term value creation. The firm focuses on four main areas: growth & buyout, venture capital, yielding investments, sustainable investments.

Since its inception, Iberis funds have delivered solid performance, generating attractive returns for the institutional, corporate and private investors who entrust the firm with their capital.

Real Estate Director - Martinhal Group / Edu Hub Lisbon 

Sara Allen is the Real Estate Director of the Martinhal Group that developed the Martinhal Resort in Sagres (Algarve) from scratch and has successfully expanded the “Martinhal” brand across numerous other properties in the best and most prestigious locations in Portugal, including branded residences in Lisbon. 

The group is also working on commercial real estate projects and an Education Hub project in Lisbon (between the Park of Nations and the airport). The United Lisbon International School successfully opened in September 2020 and is part of a wider Edu Hub, filled with other innovators, tech companies and an academy contributing to the ecosystem of education. The school is a K-12 International School with an American-based Curriculum and an IB diploma. Other new developments include a student accommodation project for investors, also in the Lisbon area. 

Chief Sales Officer - Global International Relocation

Luís joined Global International Relocations in 2008, just 8 months after the company started trading. At the time he had just returned from the US and was settling in Portugal, a move that he considers to be the best one of his life. 14 years later he reflects on an exciting journey and continues to learn more and more about relocating international clients to Portugal from all around the world.   

Today, GIR employs over 100 people with three offices and is the number 1 mobility company in Portugal. The company offers high-quality services in the areas of international moving, relocation, immigration, property services, special transport of pets and artworks, excess baggage service, storage and management of business archives.

Partner & Fund Manager  - BlueCrow  

Duarte acquired extensive experience over five years trading futures and options, before joining BlueCrow in 2014. This challenge was propelled by a common goal of maximizing investments in commercial companies, asset management portfolios and business projects with significant potential for growth. With a background in economics (Degree and Master's from Católica Lisbon University), he is specialized in financial asset management and risk hedging, in portfolio management, and in asset structuring.  

BlueCrow Capital was founded in 2010, currently operating with two separate financial licenses regulated by the Portuguese Securities Market Commission (CMVM). The emphasis remains on the creation of investment and divestment strategies, financing projects at different stages of their respective maturity, and the monitoring and management of financial assets. 

Founder & CEO - Medal Insurance brokers

Henrique founded Medal Insurance in 1996 and has built the business with his family and a dedicated team to be Portugal’s leading insurance brokerage for expats.

His presentation at our Living in the Portugal seminars will focus on health insurance and healthcare in Portugal for foreign residents.

Medal was founded in the Algarve where it has three offices covering the whole coast. Medal also has offices in Cascais covering the Greater Lisbon area.  

Partner and Co-Founder – Prime Legal

With over 15 years of experience, Vanessa specialises in immigration, investment, and real estate law, having worked with some of the most prestigious law firms in Portugal, advising high-net-worth individuals, private clients, and international companies on relocation and investment processes.

Throughout her career, she has developed strong expertise in residence-by-investment programmes, guiding clients through complex legal frameworks with a strategic and highly personalised approach. Her work often involves coordinating multidisciplinary processes, ensuring efficiency, compliance, and long-term value for her clients. She is also Co-Founder of PAIIR – the Portuguese Association for Immigration, Investment and Relocation – reinforcing her active role in shaping and advancing the international mobility sector.

Recognised for her commitment, precision, and client-focused mindset, Vanessa combines technical excellence with a deep understanding of global mobility, delivering tailored, reliable, and effective solutions for each client’s journey in Portugal.