Under the leadership of José Luís da Cruz Vilaça, Cruz Vilaça Advogados - recommended for its ‘very personalised and direct service’ - is exclusively dedicated to EU and competition matters. The firm is a key port of call for clients from the digital, energy, environment, pharmaceuticals, transport, infrastructure and financial services sectors seeking representation before the competition authorities at the domestic and EU level. Vilaça, a former judge at the the Court of Justice of the European Union, brings together extensive experience in State Aid, cartel cases and fundamental rights. Rita Leandro Vasconcelos left the firm in January 2024.
Testimonials
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‘The firm generally demonstrates great experience and competence in EU law and competition matters. The different lawyers with whom we have worked always demonstrate total availability and proactivity towards achieving the objectives of the actions submitted.’
‘I particularly recommend the lawyers Cruz Vilaça, Paulo Sande and Mariana Tavares. I consider them to have special competence and experience in European and competition matters, demonstrating unusual availability. ’
Key clients
- AEPSA – Association of Portuguese Companies for the Environment Sector
- APEF – Portuguese Association of Rail freight companies
Work highlights
- Intervened on behalf of the Republic of Portugal at the hearing in case European Super League Company (C-333/21) before the CJEU (Luxembourg).
- Representing Vapo Atlantic, S.A.in two requests for a preliminary ruling with the Court of Justice of the European Union concerning the free movement of goods.