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

Ricardo Rodrigues Lopes has a vast experience in the labour area giving day-to-day advice on all matters pertaining to labour issues as well as related litigation before the labour courts to many companies, including many multinational companies. Ricardo Rodrigues Lopes has developed expertise in those areas that are increasingly important to clients, such as employee benefits, flexibility of employment contracts, organisation of work time, wage structure, pensions and other models of retirem...

Susana Santos Valente is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation. Susana Santos, who practices law in Lisbon, Portugal, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Susana Santos is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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...

Joana Cadete Pires is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law. Joana Cadete, 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 Joana Cadete is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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 ...

Luiz Augusto Teixeira de Freitas is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Tax Law. Luiz Augusto, who practices law in Lisbon, Portugal, has been recognized since 2018. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Luiz Augusto is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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

Gonçalo Gil Barreiros is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law. Gonçalo, who practices law in Lisbon, Portugal, has been recognized since 2020. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Gonçalo is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Ana Sofia Catarino is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Real Estate Law. Ana Sofia, who practices law in Lisbon, Portugal, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ana Sofia is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.