LAWYER PROFILE

Cláudia Cruz Almeida

Europe 2026

VdA

Ranked in 1 practice area

Corporate/M&A: The Elite

Portugal

2 years ranked

About

Provided by VdA

Practice Areas

M&A, Acquisition Finance, Corporate Finance

Career

Head Partner of the Corporate and M&A practice, she has a general corporate and M&A experience, with particular emphasis on corporate acquisitions and disposals, privatizations, complex corporate reorganizations, private equity deals and public takeovers and mergers. She has also a strong finance background, advising clients in corporate finance and credit restructuring transactions. In terms of sector experience, Claudia’s practice has focused in the energy, banking , telecoms and transports (mainly aviation) sectors.

Professional Memberships

Admitted to the Portuguese Bar Association.

Publications

Author of various articles in publications specialized in acquisition finance, corporate finance, M&A and securities matters.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

Corporate/M&A: The Elite - Portugal

Band 1

Individual Editorial

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.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Cláudia Cruz Almeida is sophisticated, pragmatic and solution-oriented. She is a pleasure to work with.
Corporate/M&A: The EliteChambers European Guide
She is a super skilled lawyer. She thinks outside the box, is sharp and to the point and always seeking to find a solution.
Corporate/M&A: The EliteChambers European Guide