Chambers Global

• Vasco Vieira de Almeida (Band S)
• Pedro Cassiano Santos (Band *)
• Paula Gomes Freire (Band 3) 

"The venerable Vasco Vieira de Almeida is a highly respected market figure.
Pedro Cassiano Santos is the practice co-head. Clients praise his "encyclopaedic knowledge and strong practical outlook."
Paula Gomes Freire is sought after for her expertise in securitisations, EMTN programmes, and public offerings."

• Pedro Cassiano Santos (Band 1)
• Paula Gomes Freire (Band 3)
• Hugo Moredo Santos (Band 4)
• Orlando Vogler Guiné (Band W)

"Pedro Cassiano Santos earns praise for his experience and business acumen: "He's almost more of a banker than a lawyer. He has many years of experience and understands the business well."
Paula Gomes Freire is widely recognised for her expertise in banking and finance and capital markets.
Managing associate Hugo Moredo Santos was a key member of the team in the EDP - Energias de Portugal public offering. He receives praise for his prowess in securitisations.
Peers single out Orlando Vogler Guiné as a rising star."

• João Vieira de Almeida (Band 1)
• Helena Vaz Pinto (Band 3)
• Paulo de Barros Baptista (Band 4)
• Paulo Olavo Cunha (Band 3)
• Claudia da Cruz Almeida (Band W)

"João Vieira de Almeida co-heads the M&A and corporate finance group. He is qualified in Portugal and Brazil. 
Paulo Olavo Cunha leads the corporate and governance group at the firm. He handles company, commercial and banking law.
Helena Vaz Pinto is another key member of the team. She advises on a variety of corporate finance and M&A transactions.
Paulo de Barros Baptista is sought after for his prowess in M&A, banking and project finance, and is experienced in handling road concessions.
Managing associate Claudia da Cruz Almeida is noted for her expertise in this area."

• João Vieira de Almeida

"João Vieira de Almeida is the managing partner of Vieira de Almeida & Associados in Portugal. He heads the corporate and finance group at the firm and has been a key player in cross-border transactions taking place between Brazil and Portugal."

• Frederico Gonçalves Pereira (Band 2)
• Ana Falcão Afonso (Band 4)
• Sofia Ribeiro Branco (Band W)

"Practice head Frederico Gonçalves Pereira is a well-respected litigator and arbitrator.
Ana Falcão Afonso earns praise for her litigation skills. "She is excellent in the courtroom," say clients.
A new name in the rankings, managing associate Sofia Ribeiro Branco receives admiration for her expertise in litigation."

• Manuel Protásio (Band 1)
• Vanda Cascão (Band 3)
• Paulo de Barros Baptista (Band 3)
• Ana Luís de Sousa (Band 4)

"Clients observe that practice head Manuel Protásio "can anticipate problems and alert the client in advance."
Vanda Cascão is a key member of the team. She recently assisted Caixa - Banco de Investimento with the EUR300 million financing of a PTA production plant.
Sources describe Paulo de Barros Baptista as "a knowledgeable, proactive lawyer who can anticipate issues."
Commentators underline Ana Luís de Sousa's experience in the water and roads area."