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Maria João Dias is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Corporate Governance and Compliance Practice and Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Maria João practices law in Porto, Portugal Best Lawyers has recognized Maria João Dias since 2023. 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 Maria João Dias is held by other lawyers.

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...

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...

Pedro Seixas da Silva is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Mergers and Acquisitions Law. Pedro, 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 Pedro is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area. Pedro, a seasoned lawyer with over a decade of experience, specializes in corporate and business law, particularly...

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...

Ana Sofia Catarino is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. Ana Sofia practices law in Lisbon, Portugal Best Lawyers has recognized Ana Sofia Catarino 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 Ana Sofia Catarino 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...

Catarina Belim, based in Lisbon, Portugal, has an extensive background working with Tax and Custom matters. Catarina began her professional career in Deloitte’s Indirect Tax division, which she left to join Portuguese leading law firm VdA – Vieira de Almeida & Associados for almost a decade, where she played a successful role in developing the firm’s tax practice area. In 201, Catarina founded her own law firm, Belim (now Belim Castilho), with a special focus on Tax, Cus...

Paulo da Rocha Pichel is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation and Tax Law. Paulo practices law in Porto, Portugal Best Lawyers has recognized Paulo da Rocha Pichel 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 Paulo da Rocha Pichel 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.