VdA

VdA retains a prominent position in the Portuguese disputes market, widely recognised as a ‘benchmark in the sector’, advising a prolific roster of clients on a range of matters from civil and commercial litigation and arbitration to shareholder, M&A, distribution and construction disputes. Practice co-head Frederico Gonçalves Pereira, who is praised for his ’strong experience’, specialises in restructuring and insolvency matters. Fellow co-head Carla Gonçalves Borges is noted for her focus on national and international civil and commercial litigation and arbitration. Mariana França Gouveia remains active in major cross-border disputes involving lusophone jurisdictions, while Miguel Pinto Cardoso focuses on international and domestic arbitration involving both commercial and investor-state disputes. Joana Neves shines in civil and commercial litigation, as well as arbitration proceedings, involving the telecoms, energy, tech, infrastructure, insurance and financial services sectors.