INDIVIDUAL PROFILE

João Valadas Coriel

High Net Worth 2025

Valadas Coriel & Associados

Ranked in 1 practice area

Private Wealth Law

Portugal

2 years ranked

Contributions and articles

2 Global Practice Guides

About

Provided by Valadas Coriel & Associados

High Net Worth

Practice Areas

Private Wealth

Tax

Dispute Resolution

Real Estate

Immigration

Career

João Valadas Coriel is a lawyer and managing partner at VCA – Valadas Coriel & Associados, a firm he founded in 2001 with a clear focus on advising private clients, family offices, and companies through a strategic, cross-disciplinary, and international approach.

He is frequently called upon to lead teams in complex, multijurisdictional matters. Over the years, he has become a trusted advisor to individuals, families, foundations and corporations, known for his ability to seek practical solutions to complex deals and problems.

João is a TEP member of STEP – the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners. He is also a member of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb) and a certified tax expert by ISEG – Lisbon School of Economics and Management.

He currently serves as Vice-Chair of the International Bar Association’s Senior Lawyers’ Committee and Vice-Chair of the American Bar Association ILS’s International Private Client Committee.

Professional Memberships

Portuguese Bar Association (OAP)

Portuguese Tax Association (AFP)

International Bar Association (IBA)

International Fiscal Association (IFA)

Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb)

American Bar Association (ABA)

Education

Faculty of Law, University of Lisbon

Bachelors in Law

1992

Faculty of Medicine, Universidade Nova de Lisboa

Master in Public Health

1998

London Guildhall University/Lloyds

International Trade and Shipping Law Course

1999

ISEG

Postgraduate in Management and Tax Law

2007

IE, Madrid/London

Law Management Program

2012

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers High Net Worth

Private Wealth Law - Portugal

Band 2

Individual Editorial

João Valadas Coriel of Valadas Coriel & Associados is an expert in advising high net worth individuals, domestically and internationally, on private wealth matters. He handles advisory mandates and disputes work involving private wealth.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

João Valadas consistently delivers exceptional client service, demonstrating a high level of professionalism and responsiveness that fosters strong relationships.
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João is a exemplary attorney who is thorough and knowledgeable. Clients love working with him.
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João Valadas Coriel is supportive, creative and responsive at all times.
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