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Corporate/M&A: The Elite - Portugal

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Band 1

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.

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Work Highlights

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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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VdA has highly experienced teams that have the ability to present resolutions for highly complex issues.

Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondent
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VdA has extensive experience in M&A matters and solid technical knowledge, supported by a diverse and cohesive team.

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VdA demonstrates constant availability and a commitment to defining the approach and strategy, subsequently resolving issues raised by the client.

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VdA provides a commercial perspective as well as a well-founded, proactive and easily understandable advice and adaptability.

Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondent
Global

VdA has highly experienced teams that have the ability to present resolutions for highly complex issues.

Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondent
Global

VdA has extensive experience in M&A matters and solid technical knowledge, supported by a diverse and cohesive team.

Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondent
Global

VdA demonstrates constant availability and a commitment to defining the approach and strategy, subsequently resolving issues raised by the client.

Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondent
Global

VdA provides a commercial perspective as well as a well-founded, proactive and easily understandable advice and adaptability.

Corporate/M&A: The Elite respondent
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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.

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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.

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

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

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Cláudia Cruz Almeida

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Band 1

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.

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

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

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Paulo Trindade Costa

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Band 5

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

Sofia Bobone brings a commercial approach to the transactions.

Cristina Melo Miranda

Associates to watch

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

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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.

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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.

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José Miguel Oliveira

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Foreign expert for Angola

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Paulo Trindade Costa

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Foreign expert for Angola

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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

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João Vieira de Almeida

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Senior Statespeople

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Jorge M Bleck

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Senior Statespeople

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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

Associates to watch

VdA Vieira de Almeida has rankings in the following guides

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Corporate/M&A

Europe 2024

Portugal

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