João Gião Mamede

Hugo Martins Braz joined VCA in October 2009 to strengthen and lead the Litigation department, and has been a Partner since 2010 . Since then, he has built the firm’s Labour and Insolvency departments from the ground up and now heads all three areas (Litigation, Labour and Insolvency), managing the teams and a portfolio of Portuguese and international clients . He is also the partner responsible for Human Resources at VCA. His practice covers complex domestic and cross-border litigation...

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...

Joao Raposo Subtil is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Corporate Law. Joao practices law in Lisbon, Portugal Best Lawyers has recognized Joao Raposo Subtil since 2027. 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 Joao Raposo Subtil 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.

Miguel Coutinho is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Criminal Defense. Miguel practices law in Lisbon, Portugal Best Lawyers has recognized Miguel Coutinho 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 Miguel Coutinho 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...

Tiago Marques is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Labor and Employment Law. Tiago practices law in Lisbon, Portugal Best Lawyers has recognized Tiago Marques since 2027. 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 Tiago Marques is held by other lawyers.

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.

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...

Sónia Antunes Dias has been part of VCA since 2007 and is a Senior Associate in the Litigation and Maritime Law teams. With more than 20 years of experience in legal practice, she represents individuals and companies in civil, administrative and maritime matters, keeping her clients’ interests at the centre of how she builds each case. Maritime Law sits at the heart of her practice. Sónia holds a postgraduate degree in the field and advises on maritime litigation and ship ...