Andreia Lima Cruz

Nelson Raposo Bernardo is the managing partner and head of the firm’s Banking and Projects practices, along with strong expertise in Corporate and M&A; Capital markets; Project finance; Private equity; Energy; Corporate restructuring and Corporate finance and Arbitration. Nelson has more than 25 years of international experience in high-profile and complex operations and has been involved in multiple transactions in Portugal and abroad. Some of his recent transactions include advisi...

Raquel Meireles is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Arbitration and Mediation. Raquel, who practices law in Porto, Portugal, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Raquel is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Very experienced lawyer in Energy, Public & Business Law with domestic and international experience with Portuguese speaking countries and international companies (Algeria, Angola, Brazil, France, Germany, Spain). With over 15 years’ experience João is highly praised by clients and peers for having a client-oriented approach and being capable of answering questions from various areas of law applicable to the company’s activity. João combines a strong legal backgr...

João Gil Figueira is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law 2026. He is a tax and business lawyer and co-founder of GFDL Advogados. He counsels domestic and multinational businesses regarding Tax Law, Commercial, Corporate and Regulatory Law in the context of investment and cross-border operations in several sectors, including IT/FinTech, Media, Real Estate, M&A and Blockchain/Cryptoassets. He advises a wide variety of clients, from founders an...

Hugo is a Partner of VCA since 2010, coordinating and running the Litigation and Labour Departments. Hugo has large experience in matters of international, civil, commercial, criminal and administrative litigation, mass litigation especially on issues related to consumption, arbitration, credits recovery, bankruptcy, labour law and labour disputes. Hugo also accompanies various collective labour contracts and the respective negotiation processes. Practice Areas Labour Dispute Resolution (Civi...

Hugo Monteiro is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law, Corporate Law and Insurance Law. Hugo, who practices law in Porto, Portugal, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Hugo is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Vasco Carvalho Marques is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law. Vasco Carvalho, who practices law in Lisbon, Portugal, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Vasco Carvalho is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Miguel Miranda is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Civil Rights Law, Competition / Antitrust Law, Corporate Governance and Compliance Practice, Corporate Law, Litigation and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Miguel, who practices law in Porto, Portugal, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Miguel is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Paula Favita Velez is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Arbitration and Mediation and Litigation. Paula Favita, who practices law in Porto, Portugal, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Paula Favita is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Luís Gonçalves Lira is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law. Luís, who practices law in Porto, Portugal, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Luís is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.