VdA has been recognised with the awards 'Portugal Patent Disputes Firm of the Year' and 'Europe Cross-Border Patent Litigation Team of the Year: Takeda' at the Managing IP EMEA Awards 2026.

The 'Portugal Patent Disputes Firm of the Year' award recognises VdA’s work in the field of patent disputes in Portugal. The 'Europe Cross-Border Patent Litigation Team of the Year: Takeda' distinction highlights the firm’s performance in a cross-border patent litigation case.

Marta Alves Vieira and André Marques Piteira represented VdA at the awards ceremony, which took place on 1 May in London.

Recognised as one of the most prestigious awards in the field of intellectual property, the Managing IP Awards honour excellence and innovation in legal services across multiple jurisdictions.