João Vieira de Almeida is the Senior Partner at Vieira de Almeida (VdA), a leading international corporate law firm based in Lisbon. In this role, he chairs the Board of Directors and is instrumental in shaping the firm's strategic direction and culture.

Under João's leadership, VdA has transformed from a small office of six lawyers into a prominent firm with over 550 professionals and a significant international presence. He is recognized for his visionary leadership and commitment to fostering a collaborative and inclusive culture, encapsulated in the firm's ""One Firm Firm"" philosophy.

João is a highly regarded corporate and M&A lawyer, advising on some of Portugal's most significant transactions. He serves on various boards of directors and chairs shareholders' meetings for several companies.

His contributions to the legal profession have been widely acknowledged. In 2018, he was named European Managing Partner of the Year by The Lawyer European Awards. The Financial Times recognized him in 2025 as one of the 20 most influential legal figures of the past two decades.