Pedro Ferreirinha, Vieira de Almeida & Associados (vdA)'s partner from the Planning area of practice is the co-author of an overview for the Chambers & Partners guide as regards planning in Portugal. According to the lawyer "the situation of the Portuguese Planning activity has been significantly affected by the current economic backdrop. However, as it is commonly known, every economic cycle - whether positive or negative - generates good opportunities, and success will be for those who can identify such opportunities and follow their path".