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Helena Ferreira e Ritteb

Helena Ferreira e Ritteb

Ipswich,Suffolk

Summary

Knowledgeable legal professional specialising in real estate law and cadastral harmonisation. Experienced in property titling, procedural management, and compliance with regulatory standards, including anti-money laundering strategies. Delivers international advisory services and bilingual client support, ensuring effective solutions within complex legal frameworks.

Overview

6
6
Languages
1
1
Certification
4
4
years of post-secondary education
36
36
years of professional experience

Work history

Trainee Lawyer /Associate Lawyer

João Cardador e Rita Cardador Lawyers, RL
Chamusca, Portugal, Chamusca, Portugal
2022.01 - Current
  • Reduced lawsuit likelihood by identifying legal issues early and preventing complications.
  • Reduced client risk exposure by completing comprehensive due diligence on corporate transactions.
  • Improved operational efficiency by streamlining departmental workflow processes and reducing friction.

Insurance Technician

Sevatas & Pound Gates, Ltd
Hyde Park House, Crown Street, Ipswich, Ipswich, Suffolk,
2018.09 - 2020.11
  • Delivered accurate day-to-day claims processing while following established service standards.
  • Delivered timely claims work by proactively managing deadlines under tight schedules.
  • Improved daily claims processing capacity by using newly acquired skills effectively.

Administrative Secretary

Loading Center Logistics
Great Blakenham, Suffolk
2018.02 - 2018.08

Improved customer and vendor satisfaction by promoting services and attracting new clients. Accelerated delivery performance by arranging transport logistics and reviewing manifests daily. Strengthened planning by aligning goals, strategy, and resourcing needs with department heads. Reduced billing friction through careful maintenance of insurance mileage, overhead, routes, and logistics details. Protected compliance by engaging regulatory bodies for transportation laws and Department for Transport needs. Enhanced responsiveness by answering inbound calls, supporting customers, and organising meeting files.

Improved stakeholder alignment by enabling clear, consistent communication across external parties.

Improved corporate event outcomes by supporting organization and execution responsibilities during events.

Handled routine clerical tasks, helping maintain an orderly office environment.

Administrative Secretary

Canute Group LTD
Great Blakenham, Ipswich, UK, Suffolk
2017.01 - 2017.12
  • Prepared executive-ready reports and slide decks supporting leadership decision-making.
  • Owned employee training support coordination to strengthen workforce capability and knowledge.
  • Managed database updates to improve data accuracy and accessibility.
  • Draft professional correspondence supporting company image and brand standards alignment.

Administrative secretary

Gainsborough Events & Management, LTD
Takeley, Bishops Stortford, , Hertfordshire
2016.05 - 2016.12
  • Improved office efficiency by streamlining administrative processes to reduce rework and delays.
  • Prioritise, organise daily tasks to drive consistent productivity improvements effectively.
  • Owned end-to-end travel booking coordination for timely, budget-compliant trips.
  • Managed office supply inventory levels, preventing stockouts through timely replenishment.

Legal Consultant & Corporate Trainer

Merapconsulting
Luanda, Angola, Luanda
2014.06 - 2015.11
  • Led training sessions on regulatory changes, strengthening team compliance readiness.
  • Applied current industry laws and regulations to strengthen review compliance outcomes.
  • Owned contract revisions, enhancing clarity and strengthening client engagement outcomes.

University Lecturer in Law

UNIA -Universidade Independente de Angola
Luanda, Angola, Luanda
2012.05 - 2014.05
  • Improved student performance by giving constructive feedback on assignments and exams.
  • Improved academic standards compliance by coordinating with university administration stakeholders.
  • Drove student independent learning by proactively promoting relevant library resources and access.
  • Regularly monitored field developments, owning continuous learning and expert readiness.

Legal Advisor (Assets & Credit)

Reditus Caixa Geral de Depositos, SA
Lisbon, Portugal, Lisbon
2011.03 - 2012.04
  • Interpreted legislation and regulations, providing clients with clear and actionable guidance.
  • Prepared legal documents daily with meticulous attention to detail, ensuring compliance and accuracy.
  • Developed litigation-risk reduction policies, enhancing safety in legal operations.

Deputy Notary

Notary Offices
Entroncamento, Portugal, Entroncamento, Portugal
1991.01 - 2011.01
  • Authenticate marriage certificates to support legal recognition for internationally residing couples.
  • Improved contract integrity by verifying signing legitimacy through third-party witness work.
  • Improved access to public records by ensuring accurate filings for daily retrieval.

Education

Postgraduate Degree in Land Registry/Notarial Law - Direito Registal e Notarial

Universidade Autónoma de Lisboa Luís de Camões
Lisbon, Portugal
2009.09 - 2010.06

Bachelor of Laws - Law

Universidade Autónoma de Lisboa Luís de Camões
Lisbon, Portugal
2005.09 - 2009.01

Master of Arts - International Relations

Richmond, The American University in London
London
2021.03 -

Trainnee Law Associate - Law

Traineeships & Internships
Évora, Portugal
/2022 -

Skills

  • Contract negotiation
  • Legal research
  • Asset inventory management
  • Claims management
  • Property law
  • Legal compliance
  • AML strategies
  • Regulatory compliance
  • Bilingual legal support

Idiomas

Português
Native
Inglês
Fluent
Francês
Advanced
Espanhol
Intermediate
Alemão
Beginner
Arabic
Beginner

Atividades extracurriculares

  • Experiência Internacional
  • Gestão de sinistros e logística complexa (UK)

Cursos

  • Direito Imobiliário, Registal e Cadastro
  • Harmonização da Descrição Predial com a Nova lei do Cadastro (2026)
  • Matriz Predial e Registo: Inscrição, Harmonização e Retificação (2026)
  • Propriedade Horizontal - Alteração do uso de frações (2026)
  • Registo Predial e Cadastro: Estrutura e Sistemas (2026)
  • Plataforma BUPi (2026)
  • Direito Administrativo, Fiscal e Nacionalidade
  • Formação integrada em Direito Administrativo e Fiscal (2026)
  • Instrução dos Pedidos de Nacionalidade (2026)
  • Contencioso Administrativo (2026)
  • Autorizações de Residência (2026)
  • Insolvência, Execução e Procedimento Notarial
  • E-leilões: como comprar bens penhorados (2026)
  • Conferência: Execução para Entrega de Coisa Certa e para Prestação de Facto (2023)
  • Iniciação à Solicitadoria: Organização profissional (2023)
  • Procedimento de Injunção no Arrendamento (2022)
  • Titulação da partilha mortis causa (2022)
  • Conferência: Efeitos da insolvência e ação executiva e alterações ao CIRE (2022)
  • O branqueamento de capitais e a titulação (2026)

Certification

Executive Courses & Continuing Education:

Real Estate, Land Registry & Cadastral Law

  • Property Description Harmonization under the New Cadastral Law (2026)
  • Property Tax Matrix and Registry: Registration, Harmonization, and Rectification (2026)
  • Horizontal Property: Changing the Permitted Use of Building Units (2026)
  • Land Registry and Cadastre: Structure and Systems (2026)
  • BUPi Platform Specialization (2026)

Administrative, Tax & Nationality Law

  • Integrated Training in Administrative and Tax Law (2026)
  • Processing of Nationality/Citizenship Applications (2026)
  • Administrative Litigation (2026)
  • Residence Permits Procedures (2026)

Insolvency, Enforcement & Notarial Procedures

  • Anti-Money Laundering (AML) and Titling (2026)
  • E-leilões: Purchasing Foreclosed and Seized Assets (2026)
  • Conference: Enforcement for Delivery of Specific Assets and Performance of Obligations (2023)
  • Introduction to Solicitadoria: Professional Organization (2023)
  • Eviction and Lease Injunction Procedures (2022)
  • Titling of Post-Mortem Estate Division (2022)
  • Conference: Effects of Insolvency on Enforcement Actions and CIRE Amendments (2022)

Timeline

Trainee Lawyer /Associate Lawyer

João Cardador e Rita Cardador Lawyers, RL
2022.01 - Current

Master of Arts - International Relations

Richmond, The American University in London
2021.03 -

Insurance Technician

Sevatas & Pound Gates, Ltd
2018.09 - 2020.11

Administrative Secretary

Loading Center Logistics
2018.02 - 2018.08

Administrative Secretary

Canute Group LTD
2017.01 - 2017.12

Administrative secretary

Gainsborough Events & Management, LTD
2016.05 - 2016.12

Legal Consultant & Corporate Trainer

Merapconsulting
2014.06 - 2015.11

University Lecturer in Law

UNIA -Universidade Independente de Angola
2012.05 - 2014.05

Legal Advisor (Assets & Credit)

Reditus Caixa Geral de Depositos, SA
2011.03 - 2012.04

Postgraduate Degree in Land Registry/Notarial Law - Direito Registal e Notarial

Universidade Autónoma de Lisboa Luís de Camões
2009.09 - 2010.06

Bachelor of Laws - Law

Universidade Autónoma de Lisboa Luís de Camões
2005.09 - 2009.01

Deputy Notary

Notary Offices
1991.01 - 2011.01

Trainnee Law Associate - Law

Traineeships & Internships
/2022 -
Helena Ferreira e Ritteb