About

Provided by VdA Vieira de Almeida

VdA represents both domestic and foreign companies across the spectrum; from commercial disputes such as major distribution agreements, shareholders' conflicts, intellectual property matters, patent litigation, administrative, banking or labour law disputes we represent the client both before the Courts of Portugal and before Portuguese and international arbitration centres, such as the International Chamber of Commerce. Our litigation and arbitration group has developed a high degree of expertise within the banking industry, ranging from insolvency procedures to specific regulatory issues. We represent clients before national regulatory bodies such as Infarmed (Portuguese Health Authority), Competition Authority, Portuguese Securities Commission, ANACOM (Telecommunications Authority) in the context of misdemeanour proceedings launched by these entities within their respective scope of action.
At Vieira de Almeida we regularly team up with international firms assisting clients in matters pending in foreign jurisdictions, particularly in Europe and North America.
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

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What the Team is Known For

VdA has a sizeable and multidisciplinary practice with the capacity to handle varied commercial disputes, including international arbitration. The team advises on debt recovery proceedings, corporate disputes and claims arising from the termination of distribution agreements. It has further experience in the enforcement of arbitral awards in Portugal. The lawyers provide support across Portuguese-speaking jurisdictions including Angola, Mozambique and São Tomé and Príncipe, assisting with diverse matters ranging from environmental claims to investor-state arbitration.

Work Highlights

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  • VdA represented the Republic of Angola in an investment arbitration case brought against them by a Portuguese investor alleging unlawful expropriation of four turbines belonging to Aenergy.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Frederico Gonçalves Pereira
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Frederico Gonçalves Pereira
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Frederico Gonçalves Pereira has a strong track record of handling disputes within the banking, telecommunications, energy and pharmaceutical sectors. His extensive recent case load includes commercial litigations, enforcement proceedings and class actions.

Frederico Gonçalves Pereira always provides the client with the overview of the case.

Frederico Gonçalves Pereira brings a strong experience and unique ability to define strategies that best defend his client's interests.

Miguel Pinto Cardoso
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Miguel Pinto Cardoso
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Miguel Pinto Cardoso has standout experience in complex cross-border arbitrations, including ICC commercial arbitration and investment treaty cases brought against African states. He acts for construction companies and for clients operating in the banking and energy sectors.
Carla Gonçalves Borges
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Carla Gonçalves Borges
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Carla Gonçalves Borges often advises on commercial disputes arising for clients in the financial services sector. She has proven experience in litigation and arbitration proceedings.

Carla Gonçalves Borges instils great confidence and security in her clients when handling complex cases.

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Mariana França Gouveia
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Mariana França Gouveia has solid experience as an arbitrator. She focuses her practice on international and commercial arbitration proceedings and has further experience in investment arbitration, including those ranging from Lusophone countries in Africa.

Ranked Lawyers at
VdA Vieira de Almeida

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Dispute Resolution

Frederico Gonçalves Pereira
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Frederico Gonçalves Pereira
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Miguel Pinto Cardoso
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Miguel Pinto Cardoso
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Carla Gonçalves Borges
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Carla Gonçalves Borges
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Dispute Resolution: Most in Demand Arbitrators

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Mariana França Gouveia
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