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António started his career at the European Commission (DG Development) in Brussels in 1997 and in 1999 he joined Arthur Andersen (Deloitte after the merger in 2002) as a tax adviser of its Lisbon office Tax Department. He also developed his professional skills as a tax lawyer in two of the most important law firms of the Iberian Peninsula, Cuatrecasas (2005-2006) and Garrigues (2006-2011). In November 2011 he joined Baker Tilly as a Tax Partner and Oporto office Lead Partner. Ant&oacut...

Rita Tigeleiro Afonso is a top attorney recognised by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Rita Tigeleiro, who practices law in Lisbon, Portugal, has been recognised since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Rita Tigeleiro is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. Rita is a Partner in the Corporate and Real Estate Departments of VCA since January 2017. Rita has significa...

Luís Castilho has over 15 years of hands-on experience in the field and has worked in Top Tier 1 firms and Big4 consultancy firms for almost 10 years, with a more recent passage by the Government. In January 2025 Luís launched his own law firm, called CASTILHO. CASTILHO is more than just a law firm. It’s a Partner in Tax, Family, and Corporate Law that aims to deliver straightforward advice, with zero jargon and a refreshingly approachable style. Luís started out as...

Rita Montalvão is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Law. Rita practices law in Lisbon, Portugal Best Lawyers has recognized Rita Montalvão since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Rita Montalvão is held by other lawyers.

Dearbháile Banahan is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Dearbháile practices law in Vilamoura, Portugal Best Lawyers has recognized Dearbháile Banahan since 2026. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Dearbháile Banahan is held by other lawyers.

Lawyer and Senior Partner at the Law Firm MNA Advogados; PhD; Researcher; Invited Lecturer; Assistant Professor at the University Portucalense of Porto. LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT LAW - Advice on the creation and termination of contracts, redundancies, collective negotiation, labor disputes, conciliation and litigation. Also advice on government aids issues. Specialist in Labour Law certified by the Portuguese Bar Assoc.; Author of the book "Termination of the Employment Contract" and several lega...

Rosana Maria de Freitas Rodrigues is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Transportation Law. Rosana Maria practices law in Lisbon, Portugal Best Lawyers has recognized Rosana Maria de Freitas Rodrigues since 2020. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Rosana Maria de Freitas Rodrigues is held by other lawyers.

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...

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...

Marta Valadas Coriel is a top attorney recognised by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Privacy and Data Security Law. Marta Valadas, who practices law in Lisbon, Portugal, has been recognised since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Marta Valadas is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. Joined VCA in 2012, managed the Credit Recovery Department and is now a Partner, with a relevant ...