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Need a book or magazine that looks professionally designed, reads beautifully, and is technically ready for print or digital publication? That's exactly what I do. I’m a professional book and magazine designer with over 30 years of experience in publishing, layout design, and print production, specializing in book formatting, magazine design, and typesetting for both print and digital platforms. For much of my career, I worked in legal and financial publishing, including as Head of Design and Production for Euromoney’s Legal Media Group, where I managed over 100 titles per year. I also served as Production Editor for the International Financial Law Review (IFLR), collaborating with some of the world’s top law firms to deliver precise, polished publications under tight deadlines. Since becoming a freelancer, I’ve applied that same high standard of design and accuracy to projects across travel, lifestyle, cookery, poetry, fiction, and children’s publishing. I currently design a bilingual Canadian wine club magazine and a digital magazine for in-house counsel in Hong Kong. 🧩 Services Book layout design (print and eBook) Magazine and brochure design Cover design & typesetting Print-ready file preparation (PDF/X-1a, bleed, crop marks, etc.) Amazon KDP, IngramSpark, Lulu, and Blurb formatting Prepress & production management Editorial and proofreading support 🖥️ Software Expertise Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, Illustrator QuarkXPress, MS Office Deep understanding of prepress workflows, color management, and typography Experience with bilingual and multilingual publishing (English/French) 💬 Client Feedback “Richard is the best of the best. Great communicator who follows up frequently to ensure everything runs smoothly.” — ★★★★★ “Amazing designer — fast, professional, and an absolute pleasure to work with.” — ★★★★★ Whether you need a book layout designer to prepare files for Amazon KDP, a magazine design specialist to handle regular issues, or a print production expert to manage your full publishing process, I bring decades of experience and a meticulous eye for detail to every project. Let’s make your publication look exceptional — in print and online. 📘 Richard Oliver Book & Magazine Designer | Former Head of Design, Euromoney Legal Media Group

I am a licensed lawyer based in Portugal with experience in civil, commercial and procedural law, providing legal representation, litigation support and legal consulting to national and international clients. In addition to advisory work, I actively handle court-related matters, including the drafting of procedural documents, legal pleadings, responses, appeals and strategic legal analysis for ongoing disputes. I assist clients at both pre-litigation and litigation stages, ensuring that each case is approached with technical rigor, strategic thinking and clear communication. My areas of practice include: • Immigration and residency law (AIMA, visas, CPLP, family reunification) • Portuguese Tax Number (NIF) for individuals and companies • Civil and commercial litigation support • Drafting of procedural documents and court submissions • Contract drafting, review and enforcement • Company incorporation and corporate legal matters • Legal analysis, opinions and procedural strategy I am particularly experienced in complex and document-heavy cases, where attention to detail and procedural accuracy are essential. I work with international clients who require reliable legal representation in Portugal, as well as with Portuguese clients seeking structured and effective legal solutions. Services are provided in English and Portuguese, with strict confidentiality and professional commitment. If you need a lawyer in Portugal who combines hands-on litigation experience with clear and practical communication, I would be pleased to assist.

Your content is too important to sound translated. I'm a PhD-qualified translator and localisation specialist working across English, Portuguese, Spanish, and French — helping businesses launch in new markets with content that reads as if it were written there from day one. With nearly 3,000 hours on Upwork and a background in specialised translation, I bring academic rigour to real-world results: product pages that convert, SaaS interfaces that feel native, marketing copy that resonates, and medical or legal content that's precise and compliant. What I deliver: ◆ Website & e-commerce localisation (EN/PT/ES/FR) ◆ SaaS UI and software localisation ◆ Marketing copy adaptation — not just translation ◆ Medical, legal & technical document translation ◆ Proofreading & post-editing for tone, clarity and accuracy I work directly with brands and companies that need a reliable language partner — not just a freelancer. Clear communication, consistent quality, and zero guesswork. If your content needs to work in another language, let's talk.

I am a native Portuguese speaker with a strong work ethic, a high level of adaptability, and a commitment to delivering high-quality results. I am currently seeking freelance opportunities to further develop my skills and contribute effectively to clients’ projects. Over the years, my interest in languages has grown significantly, leading me to gain experience in translation work. I provide accurate translations between English and Portuguese, ensuring that meaning, tone, and context are preserved. Working as a freelancer has also strengthened my ability to manage deadlines efficiently and perform well under pressure. What I can help you with: ➜ Translation (English ↔ Portuguese PT/BR) ➜ PDF to Word conversion (editable formatting) ➜ Proofreading and text editing What you can expect from me: 🎯 100% human, manual work (no machine translation) 🎯 High-quality, accurate, and detail-oriented results 🎯 Reliable on-time delivery 🎯 Flexible and client-focused approach I am always open to new projects and look forward to collaborating with you.