Margarida Couto
Margarida Couto
Margarida Couto joined VdA in 1988. Partner of the Information, Communication & Technology practice, she has been providing regulatory advice to a wide variety of clients in matters involving Media, Data Privacy and Telecommunications law. Margarida was Head of the Social Economy & Human Rights practice until 2023.
She has also been involved in several infrastructure projects and public procurement transactions both in regulated and in non-regulated sectors.
She is the firm's partner responsible for the Pro Bono, Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) programme and chairs the Pro Bono Committee.
Margarida Couto is also CEO of the Vasco Vieira de Almeida Foundation.
Diversity & Inclusion: Outstanding Contribution, Chambers and Partners - 2023
Lawyer of the Year, Best Lawyers - Technology Law - 2023
Lawyer of the Year, Best Lawyers - Telecommunications Law (Lisbon) - 2019
Lawyer of the Year, Best Lawyers - Technology Law - 2018
Lawyer of the Year, Best Lawyers - Media Law - 2017
Lawyer of the Year, Best Lawyers - 2015
Law Degree, Catholic University of Lisbon Faculty of Law.
Post-graduation in European Studies at the Catholic University of Lisbon Faculty of Law.
Visiting teacher of Telecommunications and Regulation at the Catholic University of Lisbon.
Visiting teacher of Telecommunications and Regulation Class in the LLM in Public Law of the Lisbon School of Administration.
Author of several articles related to regulation and electronic communications published in national and international specialized publications.
She has participated as speaker in several national and international conferences and seminars related to her area of practice.
Admitted to the Portuguese Bar Association.
English, French, Spanish.
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Chambers Europe
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Eminent Practioner -
Legal 500
Portugal | TMT - Tier 1
Hall Of Fame
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Chambers Europe
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Eminent Practitioners -
Legal 500
Portugal | TMT - Tier 1
Hall of Fame
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Chambers Europe
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Eminent Practitioner"Margarida Couto is a highly experienced professional combining solid legal knowledge with strategic thinking." -
Legal 500
Portugal | TMT - Tier 1
Hall of Fame
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Chambers Europe
TMT - Band 1
Eminent Practitioners -
Legal 500
Portugal | Hall of Fame - Hall of Fame
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Hall of Fame / Recommended Lawyer
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Chambers Europe
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Eminent Practitioner"Extremely knowledgeable and experienced." -
Legal 500
Portugal | TMT - Tier 1
Leading Individuals / Recommended LawyersPortugal | Hall of Fame - Hall of Fame
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