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The ICT – Information, Communication & Technology team at VdA, led by Magda Cocco, has established a robust and expanding international presence across African jurisdictions. The team’s expertise continues to diversify, covering emerging areas such as aerospace and technology interfaces, while maintaining recognized proficiency in traditional fields like telecommunications, privacy and data protection, and cybersecurity.

Supported by VdA Legal Partners, the firm’s extensive track record in Africa is demonstrated by its involvement in high-impact projects.

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What the Team is Known For

VdA is a well-respected Portuguese law firm with considerable experience and activity operating in lusophone Africa, in addition to francophone Africa. The team is well positioned to assist with regulatory concerns, as well as the development of legislation in this space. It has further expertise in the financing and construction of communications infrastructure. In addition to representing private companies in the telecoms and technology sectors, the firm possesses extensive experience acting for public sector bodies and associations.

Work Highlights

  • VdA advised Cabo Verde's Agency for Multisector Regulation of the Economy on a comprehensive review of the country's electronic communications sector.

Strengths

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A definitive strength of VdA’s ICT department is its unwavering commitment to understanding and meeting each client’s unique needs.

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VdA has excellent knowledge. It always knows how to act on each problem and the team always responds within the necessary deadline.

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The analysis produced by the team is always very in-depth.

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Notable Practitioners

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Magda Cocco
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Lisbon-based partner Magda Cocco heads the ICT practice at VdA. She regularly advises clients from the telecoms and digital technology sectors on regulatory mandates in lusophone Africa.

Magda has extraordinary experience and knowledge.

Magda's reputation is widely recognised in the market, and she is acknowledged by clients and peers for her leadership roles on multiple complex projects.

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