Miguel Miranda

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...

Lawyer and Senior Partner at the Law Firm MNA Advogados; PhD; Researcher; Invited Lecturer; Assistant Professor at the University Portucalense of Porto. LABOUR AND EMPLOYMENT LAW - Advice on the creation and termination of contracts, redundancies, collective negotiation, labor disputes, conciliation and litigation. Also advice on government aids issues. Specialist in Labour Law certified by the Portuguese Bar Assoc.; Author of the book "Termination of the Employment Contract" and several lega...

Paulo da Rocha Pichel is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Litigation and Tax Law. Paulo practices law in Porto, Portugal Best Lawyers has recognized Paulo da Rocha Pichel since 2020. 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 Paulo da Rocha Pichel is held by other lawyers.

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...

Rui Resende is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Administrative Law. Rui practices law in Lisbon, Portugal Best Lawyers has recognized Rui Resende 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 Rui Resende 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.

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...

Vasco Carvalho Marques is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Tax Law. Vasco Carvalho practices law in Lisbon, Portugal Best Lawyers has recognized Vasco Carvalho Marques since 2025. 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 Vasco Carvalho Marques 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...

Luís Castilho has over 15 years of hands-on experience in the field and has worked in Top Tier 1 firms and Big4 consultancy firms for almost 10 years, with a more recent passage by the Government. In January 2025 Luís launched his own law firm, called CASTILHO. CASTILHO is more than just a law firm. It’s a Partner in Tax, Family, and Corporate Law that aims to deliver straightforward advice, with zero jargon and a refreshingly approachable style. Luís started out as...