Well-regarded for its ability to marry a ‘strong knowledge’ with a ’great proactive’ approach, the corporate and M&A team at VdA acts for an array of clients across the telecoms, energy, healthcare, infrastructure, technology, and aviation sectors. The group works with various domestic and international corporates on the full spectrum of high-value corporate transactions. Leading the team is Cláudia da Cruz Almeida , who is a key port of call for clients hailing from the energy, infrastructure, aviation and tourism sectors seeking assistance with M&A, private equity matters and reorganisations. Restructurings, private equity investments and M&A are all key areas of activity for Paulo Trindade Costa. Jorge Bleck continues to advise on high-profile distressed M&A and restructurings, earning praise from clients, with one describing him as ‘one of the most experienced lawyers in Portugal’. Sofia Bobone is regularly engaged by domestic and international corporates on a host of M&A transactions, while dual qualified Maria Cunha Matos is noted for her cross-border expertise, advising international corporates and private equity clients.

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'Leading firm in Portugal and strong knowledge of the market and different actors in corporate and M&A practice.'
‘Sofia Bobone has unparalleled experience in M&A and capital markets, in different geographies (Portugal, Angola, Mozambique). High availability.'
‘Jorge Bleck: unparalleled experience in M&A, particularly in privatisations and highly complex processes. One of the most experienced lawyers in Portugal.'
‘Great proactive approach to finding solutions to enable transactions. Excellent understanding of the nature of the business. Direct involvement of partners and rest of the team.'
'VdA is a prominent law firm in Portugal, recognised for its excellence in the area of corporate law and M&A. The team offers a high quality legal service, focused on an in-depth understanding of its clients’ needs and goals.'
'The corporate and M&A team is fully dedicated to providing effective and strategic solutions, adapted to the specificities of each transaction.'
'Paulo Trindade da Costa: extensive experience in M&A, in-depth knowledge of the Portuguese business environment, good knowledge of the economic framework in Angola.'
'The corporate and M&A team is fully dedicated to providing effective and strategic solutions, adapted to the specificities of each transaction.'

Key clients

EQT
SAUR SAS
PNI Portugal S.A.R.L.
Cellnex Portugal, S.A.
Kiloutou SAS
CTT, S.A.; Banco CTT, S.A.
Simpar, S.A.
FREZIGEST, SGPS S.A.
Vodafone Portugal – Comunicações Pessoais, S.A.
Fibroglobal, S.A.
Montepio Holdings, S.A.
Finerge Europe H. SARL
Fortitude Capital – Sociedade de Capital de Risco, S.A.
Fundação Oriente
GN Store Nord A/S
Semapa – Sociedade de Investimento e Gestão, SGPS, S.A.
Voestalpine High Performance Metals GMBH
C2 Capital Partners
Forcit
Menzies
Ó Capital

Work highlights

Advised Kiloutou SAS on the acquisition of 100% of the share capital of Grupo Vendap, S.A. directly and of Crucial Meridian Unipessoal Lda. indirectly from Venerlapop, S.A..
Advised Igneo-owned Finerge Group on the acquisition of five windfarms in Portugal with a total installed capacity of 221.4 MW.
Advised Vodafone Portugal – Comunicações Pessoais, S.A. and Vodafone Group (UK) on the signing for the acquisition of 100% of the share capital of Cabonitel, S.A., the holding company of Nowo Communications, S.A., with the transaction pending the necessary regulatory approval.

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