About

Provided by VdA Vieira de Almeida

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.

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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

Provided by VdA Vieira de Almeida

  • VdA assisted Finerge with the acquisition of five wind farms in Portugal from Onex. The transaction was valued at approximately EUR551 million.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Francisco Sá Carneiro
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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.

Jorge Bleck has extensive experience and knowledge in various areas of law, along with a relevant strategic vision.

Jorge Bleck has great business sense and is always seeking solutions. He is a great negotiator who, in critical moments, is able to be firm.

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 a sophisticated lawyer who is very commercial and offers excellent client service.

Her holistic vision means that she is able to deliver the transaction without disregarding the important commercial aspects.

She has a strong capability to adapt to the circumstances. She is flexible, proactive and consistently seeks solutions.

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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 a very experienced lawyer who provides high quality support and legal insights.

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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 brings a commercial approach to the transactions.

Sofia Bobone offers great attention to detail and is able to facilitate deals.

Cristina Melo Miranda
Cristina Melo Miranda
Associates to watch

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

Ranked Lawyers at
VdA Vieira de Almeida

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Corporate/M&A: The Elite

Francisco Sá Carneiro
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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
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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
Cristina Melo Miranda
Associates to watch