VdA is the only Iberian Firm to be included in the world ranking for Project Finance
Vieira de Almeida & Associados once again features prominently in the rankings organised by the “Dealogic Project Finance Review”, a magazine specialising in Project Finance operations.
VdA signs protocol of collaboration with Criamar, the Social Welfare Association set up by the Pesta
As part of its Pro Bono and Social Responsibility Programme, VdA has signed a Protocol of Collaboration with CRIAMAR – A Social Welfare Association for the Development and Support of Children and Young People. Dr. João Carlos Abreu, President of the Association, has expressed his satisfaction and appreciation to VdA for this initiative.
Recommendations IFLR1000
In the 2010 edition of the IFLR 1000 guide, VdA appears as Leading Firm in the areas of Banking and Project Finance. The firm is also distinguished by its work in the areas of Capital Markets and M&A areas.
Tiago Marreiros Moreira Chair of the Tax Commission of the International Union of Lawyers
Tiago Marreiros Moreira, partner in VdA’s Tax practice area, has been appointed Chair of the Tax Commission at the International Union of Lawyers, an organisation whose membership includes over 200 Bar Associations and several thousand lawyers from over 110 countries around the world.
VdA and APIFARMA organise conference
Apifarma, the Portuguese Pharmaceutical Industry Association, and VdA are holding a conference on 15 April on “The Importance of Protecting Industrial Property Rights in the Pharmaceutical Industry”.
VdA advises on purchase of Enersis
Vieira de Almeida & Associados provided legal advice for the purchase of the wind farm portfolio of (the former) Enersis (which represents more than 25% of the wind farm energy market in Portugal), from the Australian group Babcock & Brown (B&B), in a transaction worth more than € 1,2 billion.
Overall Law Firm of the year - 'ACQ 2008'
Vieira de Almeida & Associados has been voted 'Overall Law Firm of the year 2008 - Portugal' by Acquisition Finance Magazine (ACQ Finance Magazine), one of the most prestigious international publications specialised in the reporting and analysis of global financial operations and, more specifically, in the M&A (Mergers & Acquisitions) market.
Newsletter: Projects, Energy and Natural Resources
Nowadays, while discussing energy policy it is inevitable to address the issue of the management of energy resources. Topics such as the reduction of the energy dependence and the environmental preservation have brought to light the matters of energy efficiency as an intrinsic element of the sustainable development of a country.