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Vicente Caldeira Pires

Vicente Caldeira Pires

Europe 2026

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Provided by Caldeira Pires - Sociedade de Advogados

Practice Areas

Corporate and Commercial; Mergers and Acquisitions; Capital Markets; Tax

Career

Vicente Caldeira Pires is the founding partner of Caldeira Pires and the coordinator of the firm’s Corporate and M&A practice. With a solid academic background in management and accounting, Vicente brings a uniquely commercial and strategic lens to his legal work, bridging the gap between legal precision and business insight.

Vicente provides end-to-end support on complex corporate and M&A matters, from initial structuring and due diligence through to negotiation and completion. His work is marked by close collaboration with clients' internal legal and financial teams, as well as with external advisors, ensuring seamless alignment with business goals.

Founded Caldeira Pires in 2014, after nine years in the Corporate and Tax Law Department at Pedro Raposo & Associados.

Professional Memberships

Portuguese Bar Association

Lawyers Cooperation

Personal

Passionate for football, he has UEFA level I football 11 Coach Certificate

Experience

Other Positions and Activities

- Chairman of the General Assembly of various companies

- Chairman of the Supervisory Board of CEDRUS Capital (2022 - present)

- Chairman of the Supervisory Board of In AGRIS SGPS S.A. (2021 - 2023)

- Member of the Auditing Board of Sporting Clube de Portugal (2013 - 2018)

- President of the Board of Directors of Vitória Clube de Lisboa (2012 - 2016)

Education

Lusíada University Law School

Law Degree

2005

ISCTE

Specialization on Tax Management

2004

Católica Lisbon School of Business Economics

Advanced Course on Tax and Accounting

2005

Catholic University of Portugal Law School

Advanced Course on Taxation

2009

NOVA School of Science and Technology

Executive Program on Crypto & Blockchain Revolution

2022

Chambers Review

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Chambers European Guide

Corporate/M&A: Highly Regarded - Portugal

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial

Vicente Caldeira Pires is well regarded for his expertise assisting domestic and international clients with acquisitions, mergers and a variety of corporate mandates.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Vicente Caldeira Pires provides an exemplary level of service. He is fast, proactive and has rigorous attention to detail, ensuring quick responses even in complex situations.

    Corporate/M&A: Highly RegardedChambers European Guide
  • Vicente Caldeira Pires is a trusted partner who anticipates challenges and offers solutions that are both sound and commercially viable.

    Corporate/M&A: Highly RegardedChambers European Guide
  • He has the excellent ability to analyse the problems presented in a very comprehensive way. This allows not only to know in depth the issue to be solved, but also to present effective solutions.

    Corporate/M&A: Highly RegardedChambers European Guide

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