Assunção Cristas was recognised with the ‘ESG Leader of the Year’ award at the 2025 Women in Business Law Awards.
Responsible for VdA’s integrated ESG services platform, this international accolade highlights her leadership in promoting sustainable practices and in integrating environmental, social, and governance criteria into both the legal and business sectors.

The Women in Business Law Awards, organised by the Legal Benchmarking Group, celebrate professionals who have distinguished themselves over the past year through their contributions to business law, recognising their vital role in driving innovation and progress within the international legal profession.

The awards ceremony took place on 25 June in London.