Corporate/M&A
Global Guide 2024 : Portugal
Band 1
Email address
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+351 21 311 3400Chambers Review
VdA is a well-reputed outfit tackling complex and high-profile M&A transactions, as well as corporate governance and restructuring operations in the energy, telecommunications and manufacturing industries. The team leverages expertise in tax, capital markets and labour to offer comprehensive assistance to clients. Its clients often include financial groups, multinational entities and asset management companies. The law firm also boasts extensive international capabilities, particularly in Angola and Cabo Verde.
Work Highlights
- VdA advised Cellnex on the EUR70 million acquisition of 100% of Hivory's share capital.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The lawyers quickly understand clients' needs and provide helpful advice."
"VdA's team is always very well coordinated and easy to work with under pressure, with tight deadlines and complex issues."
"The lawyers quickly understand clients' needs and provide helpful advice."
"VdA's team is always very well coordinated and easy to work with under pressure, with tight deadlines and complex issues."
Notable Practitioners
João Vieira de Almeida is a recognised lawyer in the corporate sphere, with experience acting on joint ventures and cross-border transactions.
Jorge Bleck has an extensive knowledge of corporate transactions, providing expert advice on cross-border M&A deals. He has experience advising clients from the construction and telecommunication industries.
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.
Francisco Sá Carneiro demonstrates longstanding expertise in corporate and M&A matters.
Paulo Trindade Costa is experienced at handling a variety of corporate and M&A matters. He is frequently behind matters involving the sale or acquisition of shares. He also regularly advises on foreign investment in Angola.
José Miguel Oliveira is proficient in advising on corporate matters in the energy sector, especially on oil and gas-related mandates. He is additionally dual-qualified in Angola and Portugal. His expertise also includes corporate restructurings and reorganisations.
Raul Mota Cerveira has considerable experience handling corporate and regulatory mandates in São Tomé e Príncipe. He further acts on matters relating to the infrastructure and energy sectors.
Ranked Lawyers at
VdA
Portugal