About

Provided by VdA

VdA provides a comprehensive range of services to companies and their investments in industries across the spectrum: from banks and telecoms, to IT, pharma, media, insurance, retail, food and infrastructures. The team are highly experienced and commercially savvy: our role starts with the planning, designing and structuring of transactions through to its implementation and completion. VdA advises on a wide-range of transactions, from the setting up of JVs and other strategic partnerships to corporate restructurings, privatisations, mergers and acquisitions, MBO, private equity and capital markets' transactions. We work closely with international and global firms and have a fierce international experience in Europe and as in Portuguese speaking countries, very often advising foreign clients active in the Portuguese market as well as domestic companies in their expansion to Europe and Portuguese-speaking countries. A combination with other complementary practices such as tax, employment, benefits, real estate or competition enables our team at VdA to deliver a business-oriented service to the client with a real competitive edge.

We excel at helping board members comply with applicable legal and statutory duties contained in new corporate governance codes. We help manage relationships between shareholders and between board members and shareholders, corporate growth restructurings as well as feasibility plans and the diagnosis of pre-contentious corporate issues.

Chambers Review

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Corporate/M&A: The Elite - Portugal

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What the Team is Known For

VdA is a well-reputed outfit tackling complex and high-profile M&A transactions, as well as corporate governance and restructuring operations in the energy, telecommunications and manufacturing industries. The team leverages expertise in tax, capital markets and labour to offer comprehensive assistance to clients. Its clients often include financial groups, multinational entities and asset management companies. The law firm also boasts extensive international capabilities, particularly in lusophone Africa.

Work Highlights

  • VdA advised First Sentier Investors on the purchase of the entire share capital of Noae Investments and its subsidiary Auto-Estradas do Douro Litoral.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Francisco Sá Carneiro
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Senior Statespeople

Francisco Sá Carneiro is a well-regarded lawyer who demonstrates longstanding expertise in corporate and M&A matters.

João Vieira de Almeida
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João Vieira de Almeida
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Senior Statespeople
João Vieira de Almeida is a recognised lawyer in the corporate sphere, with experience acting on joint ventures and cross-border transactions.
Jorge M Bleck
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Jorge M Bleck
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Senior Statespeople

Jorge Bleck has an extensive knowledge of corporate transactions, providing expert advice on cross-border M&A deals. He has experience advising clients from the construction, energy and telecommunication industries.

Cláudia Cruz Almeida
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Cláudia Cruz Almeida
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Cláudia Cruz Almeida frequently assists prominent domestic and international clients with a broad range of complex M&A. She also assists companies with bidding processes and capital increase.

Cláudia Cruz Almeida is sophisticated, pragmatic and solution-oriented. She is a pleasure to work with.

She is a super skilled lawyer. She thinks outside the box, is sharp and to the point and always seeking to find a solution.

Paulo Trindade Costa
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Paulo Trindade Costa
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Paulo Trindade Costa is experienced at handling a variety of corporate and M&A matters. He is frequently behind matters involving the sale or acquisition of shares for clients in various sectors including aviation and health. He also regularly advises on foreign investment in Angola.

Paulo Trindade Costa is very experienced, available and constructive in finding solutions to mitigate risks. He has a lot of experience and is great to work with.

He is technically strong and very ceative.

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Sofia Bobone
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Up and Coming

Sofia Bobone assists clients in a variety of corporate and M&A mandates. She is capable of advising both domestic and international clients.

Sofia Bobone is very responsive and business-oriented.

Sofia Bobone is exceptional. Her combination of legal sharpness, commercial awareness and ability to communicate clearly makes her stand out in every interaction.

Cristina Melo Miranda
Associates to watch

Cristina Melo Miranda has notable experience in handling corporate transactions, being well versed in share deals.

Cristina Melo Miranda is sophisticated and has a high depth of knowledge.

José Miguel Oliveira
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José Miguel Oliveira
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Foreign Expert
José Miguel Oliveira is proficient in advising on corporate matters in the energy sector, especially on oil and gas-related mandates. He is additionally dual-qualified in Angola and Portugal. His expertise also includes corporate restructurings and reorganisations.
Raul Mota Cerveira
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Raul Mota Cerveira
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Foreign Expert
Raul Mota Cerveira has considerable experience handling corporate and regulatory mandates in São Tomé e Príncipe. He further acts on matters relating to the infrastructure and energy sectors.

Ranked Lawyers at
VdA

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Portugal

Corporate/M&A

José Miguel Oliveira
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José Miguel Oliveira
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Foreign expert for Angola
Paulo Trindade Costa
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Paulo Trindade Costa
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Foreign expert for Angola
Raul Mota Cerveira
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Raul Mota Cerveira
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Foreign expert for São Tomé e Principe
Corporate/M&A: The Elite

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Francisco Sá Carneiro
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Senior Statespeople
João Vieira de Almeida
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João Vieira de Almeida
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Senior Statespeople
Jorge M Bleck
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Jorge M Bleck
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Senior Statespeople
Cláudia Cruz Almeida
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Cláudia Cruz Almeida
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Band 1
Paulo Trindade Costa
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Paulo Trindade Costa
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Band 5
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Sofia Bobone
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Up and Coming
Cristina Melo Miranda
Associates to watch