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Vera Chalaça is a partner at VCA, with 23 years of experience advising national and international clients on family-related matters, including relocation and retirement planning, as well as real estate, corporate governance and investment projects. Since 2017, Vera has led VCA’s Litigation Department, coordinating complex national and cross-border disputes and providing strategic advice in pre-litigation and litigation , with a focus on family and succession planning , high-value...

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.

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.

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...

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...

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...

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 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.

João Corte-Real is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area of Real Estate Law. João practices law in Lisbon, Portugal Best Lawyers has recognized João Corte-Real 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 João Corte-Real is held by other lawyers.

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 ...