Portugal

João Valadas Coriel co-founded the law firm in 2001. Currently managing partner he coordinates across all VCA Departments. His recognised expertise and decisiveness is sought to bring a senior voice to the table, close deals and bring all sorts of matters to closure. He participates frequently as a speaker at workshops, seminars and conferences in his practice areas. Practice Areas Dispute resolution, including civil, administrative, tax and maritime litigation. Private clients encompassing succession planning, tax, real estate and immigration. Across areas a business-savvy lawyer. Professional Associations Portuguese Bar Association, Portuguese Tax Association, International Bar Association, International Fiscal Association and Chartered…

Fernando Antas da Cunha (born 1974), Managing Partner at Antas da Cunha Ecija & Associados, Sociedade de Advogados R.L. Law degree, Faculdade de Direito da Universidade Moderna de Lisboa (1999). Registered with the Bar Association since 2001. Fernando was a University lecturer between 1999 and 2008 – Commercial and Corporate Law, Civil Procedural Law, and Civil Enforcement Procedure. Fernando was a member of Universidade Moderna’s legal department for the better part of that period, having been active in several fields of law. Fernando completed his internship with José Nóvoa Cortez, after which he went on to become a sole practitioner…

Sandra Jardim Fernandes, graduated in law from Portuguese Catholic University, lawyer with postgraduate courses in Management and European Studies, is a founding partner of the law firm DCS Sociedade de Advogados RL (www.dcsadvogados.com). Over the last 24 years, Sandra has combined her legal expertise in corporate law, tourism law, real estate law and immigration law, assisting many national and international clients, both private and corporate, in outbound and inbound investments, including in the context of Madeira`s International Business Centre with being a member of the board of both national and international companies, namely in the tourism/hotels sector.