VdA has once again been recognised by the Financial Times, having been shortlisted in three categories at the Innovative Lawyers Awards 2025: ‘Innovative Lawyers in Unlocking Capital’, ‘Innovative Lawyers in Science and Technology’ and ‘Most Innovative Law Firm in Europe (outside the UK)’.

This nomination follows another significant recognition also achieved in this year, as part of the celebration of 20 years of FT Innovative Lawyers. On that occasion, the Financial Times recognised João Vieira de Almeida as one of the 20 most influential figures in international law over the past two decades. VdA was also ranked 4th among the 10 most innovative law firms in Continental Europe in the last 20 years.

VdA has been continuously recognised by the Financial Times as the ‘Most Innovative Law Firm,’ being the only Portuguese law firm to achieve this distinction and to feature regularly among the most innovative firms at the European level.

The awards ceremony will take place on 18 September in London.