Tailor-made solutions for the good life in Portugal

Born and raised in London, a true product of the city’s golden years, Alastair eventually grew tired of the deteriorating politics and persistently gloomy weather and decided a change was needed. As a former professional poker player turned tech angel investor, surfer, and founder of the design-led property developer FAW Partners, he sought out Lisbon for its embracing sunshine, beautiful architecture, and healthy beach lifestyle. Now, between design meetings and site visits he’s able to squeeze in a surf and enjoy a well earned pastel de nata.

Chris arrived in Portugal in 2015 inspired by opportunities in hospitality and real estate, as well as quality of life and surf. He’s the founder, sole owner and managing director of the hospitality venture OUTPOST, a founding partner of the boutique hotel Casa Mae in Lagos and an investor in the technical clothing brand SUPSKIN. Having studied philosophy in Berlin and graduating with a Master in Economics and Management from the University of Zurich, he became an investment banker in London for almost a decade before moving to Portugal.

The heart of the LandingPad machine, Paulo manages our team of Case Officers and nurtures our ecosystem of external service providers. His background combines local knowledge with German-educated efficiency: born in Portugal, he moved to Germany at kindergarten age and spent his youth dreaming of a return to the Portuguese lifestyle with sunny weather on beautiful beaches. A project manager by trade, he made his career working in the services and automotive industry. He is obsessed with improving complex processes that in the end simplify the clients’ lives. When he is not working he dedicates his free time to his family and friends and enjoys a fine wine by the beach.

Born and raised in Lisbon, always looking for a good adventure and challenge, Vera finished her Master’s Degree in Architecture in Rio de Janeiro. Once qualified, she felt a pull to the United States, specifically Miami, and started her career in Architecture and Project Management. She managed several projects from single family residential to Miami’s finest multi-unit high-rises. Now, back in her city, she gets to do what makes her the happiest: run construction project sites and have long lunches with the best wine in the world.

Mary is a California girl who traded one sunshine coast for another. She has lived in Lisbon the last 5 years working in both Real Estate and VC/PE Funds as an advisor for Investors. The charm of Portuguese architecture wooed her into a big change from Business Management into the Real Estate world, fulfilling a lifelong passion. Now she hits the ground running everyday with clients, reviewing property across the county. Imagine Selling Sunset but with tennis shoes.

Our team of diverse and international partners and associates have successfully helped hundreds of people relocate to Portugal and establish their lives here. You will be assigned a personal case officer who will be your single point of contact for all aspects of our work. Your case officer will monitor all processes, coordinate any involved specialists and keep you up to date with regular progress reports.

We built a network of professionals who we’ve been working with over the last years and know we can trust. The LandingPad project is our way of sharing access to our Ecosystem with new residents in Portugal. We want you to benefit from our past mistakes and provide you with a soft landing.