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Giuseppe is specialized in international construction projects, energy law and arbitration law. Areas of practice International Construction Law Litigation and Arbitration International Commercial Law Corporate Law Admissions Admitted to the Supreme Court in Italy Admitted to the Bar in Italy Education 2000 - Master of Laws (LL.M.) - University College London, London. 1996 - J.D. - Università La Sapienza, Rome. Professional experience Giuseppe has gained a significant experience in drafting, negotiating and managing national and international EPC contracts especially in the energy sector (oil & gas, wind and photovoltaic power generating plants) with both bespoke and the various FIDIC form…

Expert in corporate and commercial finance with particular experience in corporate law, mergers and acquisitions, capital markets, and real estate law. His work also includes advising in court and arbitration cases concerning corporate, real estate and commercial matters. He advises various companies operating in the financial, insurance, banking, real estate, chemical-pharmaceutical, direct marketing and manufacturing industry sectors. In recent years, he has been engaged in numerous production delocalization operations in China and has advised Chinese companies on operations to take over Italian companies. He was lecturer at Cegos S.p.A.’s Master in “Giuristi D’impresa”. He is author of many publications in…

Bertha’s practice focuses on all areas of international commercial arbitration. Education and qualifications: Bertha studied French at the Sorbonne in Paris, France. She obtained her Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in International Relations at L’Institut d’Etude des Relations Internationales in Paris, France. Bertha received further training in Maritime Law at L’Université de Bretagne Occidentale in Brest, France. She is a graduate of the University of London, where she obtained her Bachelor of Laws (Hons). Bertha is certified by the Centre for Effective Dispute Resolution as an Investor-State Mediator. Additionally, she was successful at the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority’s General Securities Representative…

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…