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Europe 2026

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Europe

Leading firm in Europe 2026

Top figures

308

Lawyers

8

Jurisdictions

71

Partners

Content provided by VdA

Contributions and articles

31 Global Practice Guides
11 In-depth overview
64 Articles, Press releases, highlights

Overview

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With over 50 years of experience, Vieira de Almeida (VdA) is an international law firm noted for top-quality legal advice and cutting-edge innovation. A highly specialised cross-sector legal practice enables the firm to effectively meet the complex challenges faced by clients. Through VdA Legal Partners clients have access to a wide sectorial coverage and a team of lawyers across 8 jurisdictions: Portugal, Angola, Brazil, Cabo Verde, Mozambique, Sao Tomé and Príncipe, Spain, and Timor-Leste.

Capabilities (15)

  • Investigations, White-collar & Compliance
  • IP
  • Litigation & Arbitration
  • Restructuring & Insolvency
  • ESG, Social Economy & Human Rights
  • Labour
  • Energy & Natural Resources / Oil&Gas
  • Banking & Finance
  • Tax
  • Corporate and M&A
  • Real Estate & Planning
  • Competition & EU
  • Health
  • Information, Communication & Technology
  • Public Law

Key people

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  • Paula Gomes Freire

    Managing Partner

  • João Vieira de Almeida

    Senior Partner

Work & experience

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The firm advises an international community of leading national and multinational corporations, financial institutions and governments on Agribusiness, Aviation, Banks, Defence, Energy, FMCG, Funds, Healthcare, Infrastructures, Insurance, Lifesciences, Mining, Oil & Gas, Ports & Airports, Private Equity & VC, Public Admin, Public Sector Companies, Real Estate, Regulatory Entities, Shipping, Social Economy, Space, Technology & Innovation, Telecoms, Tourism, Water & Waste

Ranked Offices at VdA

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Portugal - Head office

Lisbon

Rua Dom Luís I, 28, Lisbon, Lisbon, Portugal, 1200-151, Lisbon

www.vda.pt

+351 21 311 3400

Portugal

Porto

Rua Tenente Valadim, nº 95, Porto, Porto, Portugal, 4100-479, Porto

Ranked Departments at VdA (21)

Porto

Portugal

Ranked Individuals at VdA (72)

Porto

Portugal

All Contributions (42)

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Top figures

308

Lawyers

8

Jurisdictions

71

Partners

Content provided by VdA

Articles, Highlights and Press Releases

30 items provided by VdA

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