VdA

Investigations & White Collar

Partner, co-Head of Investigations & White Collar

Partner and co-Head of Investigations & White Collar practice, Sofia is a very experienced litigation and arbitration lawyer, representing clients in corporate, criminal and misdemeanor litigation cases.Sofia also designs effective compliance programs and leads business conduct investigations, assisting clients in regulatory and private enforcement litigation.

English, French

Admitted to the Portuguese Bar Association.Admitted to the Timor-Leste Bar Association (Conselho de Gestão e Disciplina).Vice-president of the Portuguese Criminal Forum ("Fórum Penal"). Member of the European Criminal Bar Association. Member of the International Bar Association.

Law Degree, Catholic University of Lisbon, Faculty of Law.Masters degree in Corporate Law, University of Lisbon, Faculty of Law (dissertation on shareholders’ right to information).Post-graduation in misdemeanour/administrative offenses applicable by Regulatory Authorities, University of Lisbon, Faculty of Law.I Specialized Course in Compliance and Criminal Law.