Born in 1975, Acácio graduated from Lisbon University in 1998.

In 2000, he obtained a post-graduate degree on Financial Markets, Financial Institutions and Financial Instruments from Lisbon University and Universidade Nova de Lisboa and, in 2005, he obtained a post-graduate degree on Taxation from Instituto Superior de Economia e Gestão.

In 2012 obtained a master degree in Labour Law from Faculdade de Direito da Universidade Católica Portuguesa.

From March to September 1998 he worked in Banco Mello de Investimentos.

Acácio is a member of the Portuguese bar association since 2000.

For 2 years he practised at Pena, Machete & Associados (later named PMBGR).

For 6 years Acácio has worked at Abreu & Marques, Vinhas e Associados.

Acácio specialises in commercial and labour law, including commercial, civil and labour litigation. He is one of the founding partners of PLEN and is the head of the labour and litigation areas of the firm.