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.
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Practice head

Magda Cocco

Other key lawyers

Fernando Resina da Silva, Tiago Bessa, Margarida Couto, Helena Correia Mendonça, Joana Pacheco