João Paulo Gomes

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

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.

Joana de Sá is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Labor and Employment Law. Joana, who practices law in Porto, Portugal, has been recognized since 2021. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Joana is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Academic & Professional Training: Graduated by the Faculty of Law of the University of Coimbra in 2004. Further Education: Attendance of specialization course in “Economia Empresariale” (Accountancy and Tax Specific Systems) in Università Degli Studi di Milano, in 2004; Specific graduation in “Tax and Administrative Law” (2004); “Competence System and Market Regulation” (2005); “Insolvency and Companies Recovery” (2005); and “Ta...

Efigénia Marabuto Tavares is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law and Trade Law. Efigénia Marabuto, 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 Efigénia Marabuto 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...

Very experienced lawyer in Energy, Public & Business Law with domestic and international experience with Portuguese speaking countries and international companies (Algeria, Angola, Brazil, France, Germany, Spain). With over 15 years’ experience João is highly praised by clients and peers for having a client-oriented approach and being capable of answering questions from various areas of law applicable to the company’s activity. João combines a strong legal backgr...

Raquel Meireles is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Arbitration and Mediation. Raquel, who practices law in Porto, Portugal, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Raquel is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

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...

Hugo Monteiro is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Banking and Finance Law, Corporate Law and Insurance Law. Hugo, 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 Hugo is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.