Marco António Amaro

Marco António Amaro is a prominent lawyer in Portugal, recently appointed by the Lisbon Regional Council of the Bar Association to represent former Prime Minister José Sócrates in the ongoing Operação Marquês trial. His appointment follows the resignation of another lawyer, highlighting the complex and lengthy nature of the case, which has seen multiple legal representatives over the years. Amaro has been tasked with preparing a defense for Sócrates within a challenging timeline, as the case involves extensive documentation and legal intricacies.