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About

Provided by VdA Vieira de Almeida

VdA’s team is comprised of several lawyers with significant African experience who have been involved in some of the most high-profile transactions and projects taking place in African jurisdictions in recent years, with a focus on the Infrastructures, Transport, Oil & Gas, Mining, Banking & Finance and Telecommunications sectors. Through such work, VdA has been consolidating a comprehensive experience at international levels tied with an in-depth knowledge of the social, political and economic scenarios in the relevant jurisdictions, which has allowed VdA to take on many projects.

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Corporate/M&A & Private Equity - Africa-wide

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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

  • VdA advised Montepio Holdings on the sale of its 80% stake in Finibanco Angola to Nigeria-headquartered Access Bank.

Strengths

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VdA offers proactive problem solving and extensive experience in M&A. It addresses critical issues to promote the best results for its clients.

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