Nicole Fortunato, head of digital law at PwC Portugal

PwC Portugal has hired Nicole Fortunato as head of digital law, who joins from Morais Leitão. The goal of this hiring is to reinforce the firm’s multidisciplinary approach in Portugal, particularly across technology, artificial intelligence, cybersecurity and digital regulation, states the law firm. She will lead the development and cross-functional integration of digital legal services, working closely with PwC Portugal’s Advisory, Tax and Assurance teams.

Nicole Fortunato brings experience in advising on complex legal projects for regulated sectors — including banking, energy, financial services, technology, telecommunications and Public Administration. In recent years, she has stood out in areas such as technology contracting — including licensing, bespoke development, cloud computing and outsourcing — as well as e-commerce and consumer regulation.

Her work also covers the implementation of artificial intelligence systems, cybersecurity and digital operational resilience (particularly in the financial sector), along with innovation, digital compliance and technology-transformation projects, and matters relating to the data economy and governance.