Margarida Couto > VdA > Lisbon, Portugal > Lawyer Profile

VdA
Rua Dom Luis I, 28
1200-151 Lisboa
Portugal
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Work Department

Information, Communication & Technology and Social Economy & Human Rights

Position

Partner, Head of Social Economy & Human Rights

Career

Joined VdA in 1988 and is currently Head Partner of Social Economy & Human Rights. Margarida provided regulatory advice to a wide variety of clients in matters involving Media, Data Privacy, Telecommunications and the Postal sector. She was also involved in several infra-structural projects and public procurement transactions both in regulated and in non-regulated sectors. 

Languages

English, French, Spanish

Memberships

Admitted to the Portuguese Bar Association.

Education

Law Degree, Catholic University of Lisbon Faculty of Law.
Post-graduation in European Studies at the Catholic University of Lisbon Faculty of Law.

Lawyer Rankings

Portugal > TMT

(Hall of Fame)

Margarida CoutoVdA

Well-regarded for its ability to combine ‘in-depth legal knowledge with a practical understanding of the complexities of the TMT sector’, VdA showcases a strong track record in transactional, regulatory, and contentious matters across the media, entertainment, technology, cybersecurity, aerospace, and the digital economy segments. Steering the practice is Magda Cocco, who is recommended for her expertise in telecoms, media, aerospace, and data protection, earning praise for her ‘strategic and focused approach’. Elsewhere in the team, Fernando Resina da Silva is lauded for his ability to ‘understand both legal nuances and technological challenges’, while Tiago Bessa focuses on regulatory issues in electronic and postal communications. Margarida Couto and principal consultant Helena Correia Mendonça stand out for their in-depth knowledge of technology-related fields, including blockchain, AI, and outsourcing.