About the Journal

The Consumer Law Review succeeds the NOVA Consumer Lab Yearbook, which was published from 2019 to 2023. The NOVA Consumer Lab's mission is to develop activities related to Consumer Law, particularly in the areas of general contractual clauses, advertising, pricing, unfair commercial practices, sale of consumer goods, essential public services (water, electricity, gas, electronic communications, among others), financial services (including consumer credit and real estate credit), accommodation, transportation, digital economy and its challenges (big data, internet of things, personal data, crypto-law, digital content, 3D printers), regulation, and dispute resolution (including mediation and consumer arbitration).

Leveraging nearly two decades of experience from the NOVA School of Law in monitoring and resolving consumer disputes, at UMAC – Unit for Mediation and Monitoring of Consumer Disputes (which NOVA Consumer Lab succeeds), the NOVA Consumer Lab maintains a clear commitment to the relationship between practical and theoretical components, opening the Faculty to the community through the execution of its activities.

The goal is to create a hub that encompasses various activities, which may or may not be developed simultaneously: information, training, research, studies and opinions, dispute resolution, review and other editorial activities, internships, digital content, support for consumers, businesses, and other entities.

The NOVA Consumer Lab counts on everyone and is available to develop and support any initiatives that fit within its objectives.