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David Coelho is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Administrative Law and Public Law. David, 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 David 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...

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.

Pedro is the founding partner and the Chairman of the Board of Directors of the firm. He has been a distinguished Lisbon corporate lawyer for more than 25 years now and has led the firm’s outstanding growth since its formation in 2001. Pedro’s knowledge of the Portuguese corporate and commercial system is among the deepest in the market. He is currently President of the Portuguese Task Force on Green Economy at the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) and has held a host of oth...

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.

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...

Vasco Carvalho Marques is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law. Vasco Carvalho, 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 Vasco Carvalho 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.

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...

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...