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Global Guide 2024 : Africa-wide
Band 2
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+351 21 311 3400Chambers Review
VdA is a well-respected Portuguese law firm with considerable experience and activity operating in lusophone Africa, in addition to francophone Africa. The team is well positioned to assist with regulatory concerns, as well as the development of legislation in this space. It has further expertise in the financing and construction of communications infrastructure. In addition to representing private companies in the telecoms and technology sectors, the firm possesses extensive experience acting for public sector bodies and associations.
Work Highlights
- VdA represented Companhia Santomense de Telecomunicações - the incumbent mobile operator in São Tomé e Príncipe - in several matters before the country's telecoms regulator, including with regard to its pricing model for new communications products.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The lawyers at VdA are quick to reply, highly responsive, and their deliverables are top-notch."
"The VdA team are very focused on providing the best support to their customers and are always available to assist us with our needs and deadlines."
"VdA has highly specialised staff with deep knowledge of the legal framework in the telecoms and digital sectors."
"The lawyers at VdA are quick to reply, highly responsive, and their deliverables are top-notch."
"The VdA team are very focused on providing the best support to their customers and are always available to assist us with our needs and deadlines."
"VdA has highly specialised staff with deep knowledge of the legal framework in the telecoms and digital sectors."
Notable Practitioners
Lisbon-based partner Magda Cocco heads the ICT practice at VdA and enters the rankings following strong praise for her work. She regularly advises clients from the telecoms and digital sectors on regulatory mandates in lusophone Africa.
"Magda's reputation affords her immense credibility among our partners, members and stakeholders, who hold her input in high regard."
"She has extensive experience, is easy to communicate with and understands our needs."