Team

Gonçalo
Cerejeira Namora

Partner
gcn@cnmf.pt

Gonçalo Cerejeira Namora joined Cerejeira Namora, Marinho Falcão in 2015, where he works in the areas of Privacy, Digital and Technology, Employment, Intellectual Property, Corporate, Sports, and Litigation.

He holds a Law degree from the Faculty of Law of the University of Porto and a Master’s degree in Law, specialising in Labour Law, from the Portuguese Catholic University – Porto Regional Centre.

He has undertaken several additional training programmes, including:

  • Advanced Course in Data Protection Compliance in the European Union by the European Institute of Public Administration – EIPA, Maastricht

  • Cybersecurity Course, IJC – FDUC

  • Specialisation Course in Sports Law, by the Institute of Business and Labour Law (IDET), Faculty of Law, University of Coimbra

  • Course on Sports and Arbitration at the Court of Arbitration for Sport, by the Institute of Business and Labour Law (IDET), Faculty of Law, University of Coimbra

  • Trainer Training Course by the IEFP

He writes academic articles for specialist legal publications in various fields, among which the following stand out:

  • "Labour relations in the business organisation model of the collaborative economy (UBER Economy)" in Los actuales cambios sociales y laborales – Nuevos retos para el mundo del trabajo, Vol. 1: Cambios tecnológicos y nuevos retos para el mundo del trabajo: Portugal, España, Colombia, Italia, Francia, Peter Lang, 2017.

  • "The employment regime of sports coaches: Brief considerations on a technical team employment contract" (2016)

  • "Absence from work due to marriage: Practical application issues and the possibility of overlapping with holiday leave" (2016)

  • "Procedure and commentary on actions recognising the existence of an employment contract" (2016)

He is also a member of the Association of Young Labour Lawyers (AJJ) and the Portuguese Sports Law Association (APDD).

He has been a member of the Organising Committee for the 2017, 2019, and 2025 editions of Labour2030, a Law Academy event.

Languages

Portuguese, English, Spanish

Offices

Porto

Awards and Recognitions
Iberian Lawyer 2025

Lawyer of the Year: Data Protection & Cybersecurity

The lawyer possesses extensive experience in privacy and data protection compliance across both public and private sectors; he has taken on the role of Data Protection Officer in multiple cases.
FortyUnder40 2026

LAWYER OF THE YEAR TMT

At the intersection of technology, media and telecommunications, the team stands out for combining deep legal expertise with a clear understanding of rapidly evolving digital and regulatory environments. Its ability to advise on complex TMT matters has reinforced its position as a leading practice in the Iberian market.
Iberian Lawyer 2023

Law Firm of the Year Digital Tech

The law firm has been actively engaged in the development of software licensing agreements, service level agreements, and privacy policies for a cutting-edge safety and security software hub. Their expertise ensures robust legal frameworks for digital technologies.
FortyUnder40 2025

LAWYER OF THE YEAR IP & TMT

A leading practitioner in intellectual property and technology, the lawyer advises on licensing, data protection, and digital innovation. His role highlights leadership in digital innovation and consistent capacity for client development.
Iberian Lawyer 2024

Lawyer of the Year: Patents

The professional has coordinated his team assisting clients with patent issues, IP rights negotiations, and software licensing agreements. His dedication and expertise have been instrumental in advancing clients’ interests and fostering innovation in their respective fields.
IR Global 2021

Data Privacy & Security

IR Global 2021

Exclusive IR Global Member for Mergers & Acquisitions

IR Global 2021

Employment Law (Corporate)

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