Na edição de 2008 do guia IFLR 1000, a VdA aparece como Leading Firm nas áreas de Banking e de Project Finance.
A firma aparece ainda no Tier 2 das recomendações nas áreas de Capital Markets e de M&A.

São apontados como Leading Lawyers:

João Vieira de Almeida - M&A

"The corporate lawyer with the greatest reputation at the firm is name partner João Vieira de Almeida, who is roundly recommended by both peers and clients. One comments: "He is a very complete lawyer and very experienced. His background at traditional law firms gives him a solid standing in the market and a very professional manner. He is also very good technically and on an interpersonal level with his clients." Another said: "Vieira de Almeida is a hands-on guy - he will pursue your matter from A to Z.""

Pedro Cassiano Santos - Bancário, Mercados de Capital

"Of particular note is the firm's leading lawyer, Pedro Cassiano Santos. He is widely regarded as one of the firm's star partners, and his technical ability comes to the fore in work on the banking aspects of Vieira's deals, from acquisition finance to syndicated lending and even some project finance work. One large German bank, which uses the firm on all of its banking work in Portugal, says of Santos: "He is a professional who can deliver the best possible quality service." The bank says it has never needed to look for another firm, as it is completely happy with the service provided by Vieira de Almeida."; "Santos is highly regarded by his clients. "His expertise is second to none," commented a client at a regional bank; another at a large investment bank saying that his work has proved to be of the highest quality.(...)"

Manuel Protásio - Project Finance

"Manuel Protásio is the best-known name in Vieira de Almeida's project finance team, whose recent work covers the range of activity in energy and infrastructure developments."

Vanda Cascão - Project Finance

"Cascão has also taken the lead in representing sponsors, such as during the development of a communication system, (...)"

Para mais informações visite o website da IFLR 1000.