Provided by VdA Vieira de Almeida
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
Provided by Chambers
VdA possess a team with notable strength in contentious competition law matters, representing clients in investigations into no-poach agreements, cartels and abuses of dominance. The law firm further acts for clients on challenges to authority decisions, as well as stand-alone and follow-on damages actions. It also assists with merger control filings and state aid mandates.
Provided by VdA Vieira de Almeida
VdA defended Banco Comercial Português in a private enforcement damages action concerning alleged illegal information sharing.
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The quality is excellent, and the lawyers are very competent. They are able to meet the perspectives of the clients, and understand the reality in terms of the client and the market.
VdA has great knowledge on antitrust matters.
I believe that VDA provides a service with excellent quality in the matter in question. I highlight an advisory service with great quality and that maintains a great proximity to the client.
We appreciate the team's experience, work capacity, critical analysis and teamwork.
The team's strength is the unparalleled technical and legal quality of the work provided, the vast knowledge demonstrated in topics in our sector, and its dedication and availability.
The quality is excellent, and the lawyers are very competent. They are able to meet the perspectives of the clients, and understand the reality in terms of the client and the market.
VdA has great knowledge on antitrust matters.
I believe that VDA provides a service with excellent quality in the matter in question. I highlight an advisory service with great quality and that maintains a great proximity to the client.
We appreciate the team's experience, work capacity, critical analysis and teamwork.
The team's strength is the unparalleled technical and legal quality of the work provided, the vast knowledge demonstrated in topics in our sector, and its dedication and availability.
Provided by Chambers
Nuno Ruiz is particularly strong in behavioural investigations, appeals against fines and damages actions. He has further experience in state aid mandates.
I highlight Nuno Ruiz for his deep knowledge and experience.
Ricardo Bordalo Junqueiro is highly esteemed for his broad competition law practice that encompasses both merger control filing and behavioural investigations, as well as reviews of authority decisions and damages actions.
He is strong technically and has great experience. He is focused on the objectives and results.
Cláudia Coutinho da Costa acts for clients on merger control filings. She has additional experience in appeals against fines.
In addition to a high technical competence in the area of competition, she is extremely committed and available, generating a close relationship with the client.
She is excellent, extremely proactive and demonstrates experience and expertise in the area. She also understands the needs of the client.
Provided by VdA Vieira de Almeida
Provided by VdA Vieira de Almeida
abuses of a dominant position, abuses of economic dependence and individual practices restrictive of competition
EU litigation regarding State infringement, State aid and applicability of competition regulations
commercial agreements between competing undertakings and vertical cooperation between undertakings
concentration of undertakings
markets’ liberalisation and deregulation, notably within the electronic communications, postal services, energy and transport industries
private enforcement of competition rules in national courts
structuring, implementation and monitoring of compliance programmes designed to prevent breach of competition rules and regulations