Combining ‘deep legal knowledge’ with a ’practical, results-oriented approach’, VCA - Valadas Coriel & Associados advises on civil, commercial and administrative litigation and arbitration proceedings, including insolvency, employment, tax and family law disputes. The practice is led by João Valadas Coriel, who handles contentious real estate, civil and commercial law matters; Hugo Martins Braz, who focuses on civil and labour litigation; and Vera Chalaça, who specialises in civil and administrative litigation, particularly contentious regulatory matters.
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Testimonials
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- ‘The dispute resolution team stands out for its unique combination of deep legal knowledge and a practical, results-oriented approach. Each lawyer demonstrates a remarkable ability to quickly understand complex contexts and propose strategic solutions, always with close attention to detail and rigour.'
- 'What makes this firm particularly unique is its collaborative culture, which fosters knowledge sharing among teams and ensures that each client receives advice aligned with best market practices. VCA manages to combine technical excellence, agility, and personalised client attention, characteristics that make it a benchmark in the Portuguese legal market.’
- ‘VCA presents a unique combination of experience, versatility, and creativity, establishing itself as a dynamic full-service firm that fosters organic and collaborative work across different practice areas, with a strong focus on the client.’
- ‘The litigation team at Valadas Coriel is highly experienced, well-connected and always focused on achieving pragmatic solutions. It combines the best qualification with exceptional strategic and tactical skills, which makes it an outstanding practice.’
- ‘Hugo Martinz Braz stands out for his profound legal knowledge, strategic capacity, and exceptional discernment in complex litigation contexts. His leadership inspires confidence and guides the team clearly and effectively, ensuring solutions tailored to clients' needs.'
- 'Team members stand out for their attention to detail, technical rigour, and strong collaborative skills. The most valued qualities include strategic thinking, proactivity, professional ethics, and results orientation, factors that distinguish VCA from other firms in the national legal market.’
Practice head
João Valadas Coriel; Hugo Martins Braz; Vera Chalaça
Other key lawyers
Rita Cortes Maia; Alexandre Gil