Marta Ramalho Gomes

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...

Andreia Damásio is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Insolvency and Reorganization Law. Andreia, 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 Andreia is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Rosana Maria de Freitas Rodrigues is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Transportation Law. Rosana Maria, 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 Rosana Maria 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...

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.

Rita Montalvão is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Corporate Law. Rita, 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 Rita 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...

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.

João Gil Figueira is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law. João Gil, 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 João Gil is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.