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VdA’s Investigations & White-Collar practice handles complex and very sensitive regulatory and criminal investigations (market manipulation, insider trading, tax evasion, money laundering, fraud, embezzlement, accounting practices, misleading information, bribery or forgery) in public, financial services, banking, postal, telecommunications, insurance, energy and environmental sector as well as in privacy and competition matters, working in Portugal and abroad, namely in African jurisdictions through VdA Legal Partners. The reputation of the team is recognized among their peers and by the authorities with whom the team deals with.
This team is renowned for its ability to handle complex and sensitive legal challenges by combining deep technical knowledge with interdisciplinary collaboration. The firm consistently works to build comprehensive and robust strategies tailored to each case. This meticulous and holistic approach ensures that clients benefit from innovative solutions and precise legal arguments, even in the most demanding scenarios, further solidifying VdA’s reputation.
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VdA represented Doyen Sports Investment in a cybercrime investigation case concerning the illegal disclosure of private contracts and information.
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VdA has the ability to to understand and simplify highly technical contexts and provide the most appropriate legal solution for the client's interests.
VdA offers strategic thinking, meticulous preparation and knowledge of all the legal and practical instruments available to the client.
VdA has a highly qualified team that combines deep technical knowledge with the ability to anticipate risks and identify opportunities.
VdA's team is very assertive and provides the right level of advice. The team is also available.
VdA has the ability to to understand and simplify highly technical contexts and provide the most appropriate legal solution for the client's interests.
VdA offers strategic thinking, meticulous preparation and knowledge of all the legal and practical instruments available to the client.
VdA has a highly qualified team that combines deep technical knowledge with the ability to anticipate risks and identify opportunities.
VdA's team is very assertive and provides the right level of advice. The team is also available.
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Sofia Ribeiro Branco stands out for her involvement in sophisticated white-collar crime mandates, including corruption, cybercrime and money laundering. She handles complex matters across the gamut of criminal proceedings, frequently representing high-profile clients in the energy, sport and telecommunications sectors.
Sofia Ribeiro Branco has the ability to provide clear advice, anticipate risks and delineate coherent strategies. She will fight your corner tirelessly.
Sofia Ribeiro Branco is a leader with a hands-on approach, attention to detail and who is responsive and available. She cares for her colleagues and is fast and knowledgeable.
She understands complex topics very easily.