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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...

Vasco Carvalho Marques is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Tax Law. Vasco Carvalho practices law in Lisbon, Portugal Best Lawyers has recognized Vasco Carvalho Marques since 2025. 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 Vasco Carvalho Marques is held by other lawyers.

João Valadas Coriel co-founded Valadas Coriel & Associados (VCA) in 2001. Currently managing partner, he coordinates across all VCA departments. His expertise and decisiveness are sought to break deadlocks, close deals and generally to get things to the next level. He comes across as a solution minded savvy lawyer. He has worked on many transactions and is a trusted adviser to many private clients, family offices, foundations, and corporations. João excels in leading teams a...

Sara Sousa Rebolo is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Sara Sousa practices law in Lisbon, Portugal Best Lawyers has recognized Sara Sousa Rebolo 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 Sara Sousa Rebolo is held by other lawyers.

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.

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...

Luiz Augusto Teixeira de Freitas is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Law and Tax Law. Luiz Augusto practices law in Lisbon, Portugal Best Lawyers has recognized Luiz Augusto Teixeira de Freitas since 2018. 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 Luiz Augusto Teixeira de Freitas is held by other lawyers.

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.

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...

Founding Partner of RSA LP President of the Lisbon District Council of the Portuguese Bar Association for the 2005-2007 period Member of the Advisory Council for Justice of the Ministry of Justice by appointment of the Bar Association in 2002 Member of the Portuguese Bar Association since 1989 Practice Areas: (i) Public Litigation and Arbitration; (ii) Real Estate Law; (iii) Investment Projects and Vehicles; (iv) General Litigation; (v)Corporate Governance; (vi) Business Revitalization and Re...