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Corporate/M&A & Private Equity - Africa-wide
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Band 5
What the team is known for

VdA is a well-known Portuguese law firm with considerable resources dedicated to transactions across lusophone Africa, particularly Angola and Mozambique. The firm is noted for its experience advising on the privatisation of state-owned entities, as well as investments into infrastructure development. The team possesses deep experience in a number of key industries, including the energy and power sectors, as well as financial services and manufacturing.

Notable practitioners

Lisbon-based partners Cláudia Cruz de Almeida and Paulo Trindade Costa act as key contacts for clients.

Work Highlights

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  • VdA was counsel to Montepio Holdings regarding the sale of its controlling stake in Finibanco Angola to Access Bank for EUR17 million.

Strengths

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