Founded in 1976 by Vasco Vieira de Almeida, VdA – Vieira de Almeida has grown from a small law practice into one of the most prestigious full-service business law firms, with over 550 lawyers and legal professionals committed to delivering excellence. For more than four decades, the firm has combined tradition with innovation, underpinned by uncompromising ethics, diligence, and professionalism. Today, VdA is recognized internationally for leading some of the most groundbreaking transactions in finance, infrastructure, energy, and beyond.

VdA’s culture is built on integrity, teamwork, and respect. Guided by the values of ethics, innovation, and exceeding expectations, the firm fosters partnerships with its clients, aligning fully with their goals and protecting their people, businesses, and reputations. Innovation lies at the heart of VdA’s approach—transforming obstacles into opportunities and developing forward-thinking solutions to complex legal challenges.

The firm’s expertise spans across industries and sectors including aviation and defence, banking and financial institutions, private equity, insurance, communications and digital, energy and natural resources, life sciences, real estate and tourism, public sector, social economy, and transport and infrastructure. With dedicated practice areas covering corporate and M&A, dispute resolution, tax, ESG services, intellectual property, regulatory advice, and more, VdA offers bespoke legal services designed to deliver measurable value.

Carrying forward its founder’s legacy, VdA continues to shape legal innovation while playing an active role in the economic development of Portugal and beyond. Its mission remains clear: to deliver ethical, cutting-edge, and client-focused legal services with global impact.