Cláudia da Cruz Almeida > VdA > Lisbon, Portugal > Lawyer Profile

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

Corporate and M&A, Corporate Finance

Position

Partner, Head of Corporate and M&A

Career

Head Partner of the Corporate and M&A practice, she has a general corporate and M&A experience, with particular emphasis on corporate acquisitions and disposals, privatizations, complex corporate reorganizations, private equity deals and public takeovers and mergers. She has also a strong finance background, advising clients in corporate finance and credit restructuring transactions. In terms of sector experience, Claudia’s practice has focused in the energy, banking , telecoms and transports (mainly aviation) sectors.

Languages

English

Memberships

Admitted to the Portuguese Bar Association.

Education

Law degree University of Lisbon Faculty of Law.
Post-graduation in Securities Law, by the Securities Institute, University of Lisbon, Faculty of Law.

Lawyer Rankings

Portugal > Commercial, corporate and M&A

(Leading individuals)

Cláudia da Cruz Almeida  – VdA

Well-regarded for its ability to marry a ‘strong knowledge’ with a ‘great proactive’ approach, the corporate and M&A team at VdA acts for an array of clients across the telecoms, energy, healthcare, infrastructure, technology, and aviation sectors. The group works with various domestic and international corporates on the full spectrum of high-value corporate transactions. Leading the team is Cláudia da Cruz Almeida , who is a key port of call for clients hailing from the energy, infrastructure, aviation and tourism sectors seeking assistance with M&A, private equity matters and reorganisations. Restructurings, private equity investments and M&A are all key areas of activity for Paulo Trindade Costa. Jorge Bleck continues to advise on high-profile distressed M&A and restructurings, earning praise from clients, with one describing him as ‘one of the most experienced lawyers in Portugal’. Sofia Bobone is regularly engaged by domestic and international corporates on a host of M&A transactions, while dual qualified Maria Cunha Matos is noted for her cross-border expertise, advising international corporates and private equity clients.