Sofia Ribeiro Branco joined VdA in 1999. Co-Head Partner of the Investigations & White Collar Practice. Sofia is a very experienced litigation and arbitration lawyer, representing clients in corporate, criminal and misdemeanour litigation cases.
Sofia also designs effective compliance programmes and leads business conduct investigations, assisting clients in regulatory and private enforcement litigation.
Law Degree, Catholic University of Lisbon, Faculty of Law.
Masters degree in Corporate Law, University of Lisbon, Faculty of Law (dissertation on shareholders’ right to information).
Post-graduation in misdemeanour/administrative offenses applicable by Regulatory Authorities, University of Lisbon, Faculty of Law.
Specialized Course I in Compliance and Criminal Law.
Author or co-author of several articles, in national and international publications, namely:
Participates in numerous conferences, seminars and round tables, in her areas of expertise.
Admitted to the Portuguese Bar Association.
Admitted to the Timor-Leste Bar Association (Conselho de Gestão e Disciplina).
Member of the Portuguese Criminal Forum ("Fórum Penal").
Member of the European Criminal Bar Association.
Member of the Portuguese Observatory for Compliance and Regulation.
Member of the Court of Arbitration for Sport.
English, French.
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