Competition/European Law
Europe Guide 2024 : Portugal
Band 1
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Provided by VdA
Our team holds extensive experience and knowledge in all aspects of competition law and market regulation as well as in EU law. We have been involved in some of the most important and widely publicized cases involving the application of competition rules in Portugal and have contributed to the implementation and follow-up of competition compliance programmes designed to avoid the risk of breaching applicable legislation in the area. Our practice’s experience ranges from: agreements between undertakings restrictive of competition, abuses of dominant position, abuses of economic dependence, mergers and State aid, including private enforcement, to issues raised by the liberalisation and deregulation of markets (e.g. electronic communications, postal services, energy and transportation)
For a comprehensive list of the services we provide both internationally and in the Portugal, visit the VdA website for more details: http://vda.pt/en
Chambers Review
VdA maintains its position as one of the leading competition law firms in Portugal. The team stands out for its expertise in behavioural investigations, often in relation to horizontal agreements, and for assisting clients with appeals against Portuguese Competition Authority decisions. The team also has experience in merger clearance filings, including before the Angolan competition authorities, and state aid issues. It is a popular choice with clients from the financial services, sports, telecommunications and transportation sectors.
Work Highlights
- VdA assisted Vodafone with the competition law compliance aspects of its acquisition of Cabonitel.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team is always on top of the themes, and trying to anticipate some subjects."
"The lawyers go super deep and correlate all the possible angles. It is a super strong team."
"The team is very good at understanding the local dynamics and how best to word the submissions to achieve the desired outcome."
"I believe that VdA provides an excellent quality service in the matter in question. I would highlight the high-quality advice that maintains great proximity to the client."
"I would consider VdA to be the top performer."
"The team is always on top of the themes, and trying to anticipate some subjects."
"The lawyers go super deep and correlate all the possible angles. It is a super strong team."
"The team is very good at understanding the local dynamics and how best to word the submissions to achieve the desired outcome."
"I believe that VdA provides an excellent quality service in the matter in question. I would highlight the high-quality advice that maintains great proximity to the client."
"I would consider VdA to be the top performer."
Notable Practitioners
Nuno Ruiz is highly regarded for his work on investigations into possible cartel involvement and state aid mandates. He has further experience in appeals against authority decisions and merger clearance notifications.
"I would like to highlight Nuno Ruiz in this competition area for his in-depth knowledge and experience in these matters."
Ricardo Bordalo Junqueiro moves into the top tier of the rankings this year on the back of his strong activity in behavioural matters, frequently representing clients in investigations or appeals against decisions. He also has experience in merger control filings.
"Ricardo is probably the best competition lawyer we know."
"He has a strong knowledge of the law, is business-oriented, focuses on detail, and has a very good approach and relationship with the client, bringing solutions to our issues and always with the best interests of the client at heart."
"Ricardo Bordalo Junqueiro is a phenomenal lawyer with a lot of expertise. He is driven to find solutions and is an outstanding lawyer in court."
"Ricardo Bordalo Junqueiro has huge knowledge, is easy to work with, and focuses on results."
"He is fantastic and has a lot of experience in competition."
Cláudia Coutinho da Costa enters the rankings this year on the back of her work in merger control filings, as well as assisting clients with opposing merger clearances. She has additional experience in investigations into no-poach agreements and in challenges to fines.
"She is very strong and secure."
"In addition to having high technical competence in the area of competition, she is extremely committed and available."
"She is a very reliable lawyer, who always goes one step further and is a great antitrust lawyer."
Ranked Lawyers at
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