Cláudia Coutinho da Costa
Cláudia Coutinho da Costa joined VdA in 2011. She is a Managing Associate integrated in the Competition & EU practice area,
where she has worked actively in various operations in various sectors, including the energy, civil aviation, retail and insurance sectors.
Law Degree, University of Lisbon, Faculty of Law.
Maîtrise in International Law, Université de Cergy-Pontoise (Sócrates /Erasmus).
Post-graduation in European Studies, University of Lisbon, Faculty of Law.
MA in European Interdisciplinary Studies, College of Europe, Bruges.
Summer Course in EU Law, University of London, King’s College London.
Before joining the firm worked as an associate at Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados (2005-2010). She has also worked as advisor to the Minister of Culture of the XVIII Constitutional Government (2011), and made an internship in European General Court, with Judge Maria Eugénia Martins Ribeiro (2008).
Author of articles in journals of the specialty, namely with regular contributions to the ECLR – European Competition Law Review.
Admitted to the Portuguese Bar Association.
Member of the Portuguese Association of European Law (APDE).
Member of the Association of Portuguese Competition Lawyers (CAPDC).
English, French, Spanish.
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Chambers Europe
Competition/European Law - Band 1
Star Associate -
Legal 500
Portugal | EU and Competition - Tier 1
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Chambers Europe
Competition/European Law - Band 1
Star Associate -
Legal 500
Portugal | EU and Competition - Tier 1
Leading Associate
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Chambers Europe
Competition/European Law - Band 1
Associates to watch"In addition to having high technical competence in the area of competition, she is extremely committed and available." -
Legal 500
Portugal | EU and Competition - Tier 1
Rising Star
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Legal 500
Portugal | EU and Competition - Tier 1
Rising Stars
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Legal 500
Portugal | EU and Competition - Tier 1
Rising Star"Cláudia Coutinho da Costa is client-oriented and has a very structured, methodical approach, rigour, special attention to detail without losing sight of the big picture and business scope. Cláudia is a trustworthy lawyer, and supports our company in shaping the best solutions and achieving the best legal standards." "I would also highly recommend Cláudia Coutinho da Costa (...)."
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Legal 500
Portugal | EU and Competition - Tier 1
Recommended Lawyer
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Legal 500
Portugal | EU and Competition - Tier 1
Recommended Lawyers"Cláudia Coutinho's technical competence is noteworthy."