Bárbara Damas, Associate at Dower Law Firm, will be an instructor on the course “Licensing Procedures in Local Authorities”, part of the Ave Intermunicipal Training Plan – DESENVOLVE-TE, promoted by the Ave Intermunicipal Community (CIM do Ave).
The training course will take place between 17 November 2026 and 5 February 2027, comprising 60 hours of training, and is aimed at senior technical staff working in Local Public Administration, with a particular focus on licensing procedures and the Zero Licensing regime (Licenciamento Zero).
The main objective of the course is to deepen the legal and technical knowledge required for the effective management of licensing procedures within local authorities, promoting administrative simplification, the digitalisation of procedures and the correct application of the legal framework in force.
Municipal Licensing, Zero Licensing and Urban Planning Simplification (Simplex Urbanístico)
The training programme covers key areas relevant to municipalities in the licensing of economic activities and urban development operations, with particular emphasis on the legal framework governing Zero Licensing and the amendments introduced by the Urban Planning Simplification Reform (Simplex Urbanístico).
The main topics covered include:
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Legal framework governing licensing procedures in local authorities;
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Zero Licensing and its applicable legal framework;
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Digitalisation and dematerialisation of administrative procedures;
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Urban Planning Simplification Reform and amendments to licensing procedures;
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Inspection, monitoring and sanctioning regimes;
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Challenges associated with the implementation of new legal frameworks;
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Case studies and good administrative practices.
The course aims to contribute to more efficient, transparent and legally sound administrative practices, strengthening the skills of professionals responsible for processing and overseeing municipal licensing procedures.
Specialised Legal Training for Local Public Administration
The participation of Bárbara Damas, Associate at Dower Law Firm, in this initiative reflects the firm's commitment to specialised legal training and the professional development of Local Public Administration staff.
Through the sharing of legal expertise and the practical analysis of applicable legal frameworks, Dower Law Firm continues to contribute to the development of professional skills and the improvement of administrative procedures within local authorities.
Training Information
Dates: 17 November 2026 to 5 February 2027
Duration: 60 hours
Format: Online, with a final in-person session
Target Audience: Senior technical staff, with a particular focus on Zero Licensing
Registrations should be submitted through the Human Resources department of the respective municipality.
