João Vieira de Almeida remains in 39th place in the ‘Most Powerful 2026’ ranking, published by Jornal de Negócios, a position he has held for the fourth consecutive year. Having featured on the list since 2015, the VdA Senior Partner has once again been recognised as one of the most influential figures in the Portuguese business landscape.

In this year’s edition, Jornal de Negócios highlights João Vieira de Almeida’s career and the role he played in the growth and consolidation of VdA, as well as his continued influence across Portugal’s legal and business sectors.

The profile also refers to the recognition he received from the Financial Times, which named João Vieira de Almeida as one of the most influential figures in the global legal profession, highlighting his strategic vision and his influence in Portugal’s business and legal advisory landscape.