Training in English

Identification

Training in English — technical training programmes on Law No. 5-A/2026 of 28 January (Lei n.º 5-A/2026, de 28 de janeiro), Portugal's regime on legitimate interest representation (representação legítima de interesses), designed for international audiences. The full technical training catalogue in Portuguese is available at representacaodeinteresses.pt, the ecosystem's specialised training portal.

Target audience

Government affairs, legal and compliance teams of multinationals; consultants and account teams of international public affairs firms; secretariats of European associations, federations and chambers of commerce; and lawyers in international firms advising clients exposed to Portugal.

Regulatory basis

The programmes cover the definition, covered activities and exclusions (Article 2); the content and maintenance of the RTRI registration (Article 5); the duties of registered entities, including identification with the registration number (Article 7); prior registration for audiences and the publication of meetings (Article 8); the sanctions regime (Article 11); and the Code of Conduct (Código de Conduta) annexed to the law (Article 15).

Scope and deliverables

Two open formats and one tailored format: «Portugal's Lobbying Transparency Regime — Executive Briefing», a 2-hour online session giving decision-makers a complete view of the regime and its risks; «RTRI Registration Workshop for International Teams», a 3-hour online hands-on session working through the registration content of Article 5(1) with practical exercises; and in-company training in English, tailored to your sector and delivered online or on site. Participants receive course materials in English and a certificate of attendance.

Methodology

Live sessions led by practitioners, built on case-based scenarios drawn from international public affairs practice, with time reserved for questions specific to your organisation. Sessions are scheduled across European time zones; in-company editions include a preparatory scoping call.

Indicative duration

Executive Briefing: 2 hours, online. RTRI Registration Workshop: 3 hours, online. In-company programmes: scoped to requirements.

Indicative investment

[Fees to be confirmed — per-participant and in-company rates are priced on proposal.]

English renderings of legal concepts on this page are unofficial translations provided for convenience. The authentic text of Law No. 5-A/2026 is the Portuguese version published in the Diário da República.