VdA (Vieira de Almeida)

Vieira de Almeida, known as VdA, is a full service law firm founded in 1962. The firm is headquartered in Lisbon, Portugal. It began as a modest legal practice and has grown into a full service firm serving clients in Portugal and internationally. The firm works across a wide range of industries and legal areas.

The firm employs over 550 people. More than 330 of them are lawyers. VdA operates in eight jurisdictions. It has offices in Lisbon and Porto in Portugal. Through the VdA Legal Partners network, it also has a presence in Angola, Brazil, Cape Verde, Spain, Mozambique, Sao Tome and Principe, and Timor Leste. This broad reach allows the firm to support clients across multiple regions and legal systems.

VdA provides specific legal services to the aviation industry. The firm handles aircraft leasing and financing matters. It also advises clients on regulatory compliance. Aviation businesses use VdA for legal support on complex transactions. The firm helps clients navigate the rules and contracts involved in acquiring, leasing, and operating aircraft.

In addition to aviation, the firm offers legal services in many other areas. Its corporate law practice covers mergers and acquisitions, governance, and compliance. The litigation team manages disputes. The firm also advises on real estate and urban planning, intellectual property rights, and tax law. This wide range of services allows VdA to support clients in many different sectors.

VdA has received recognition for its sustainability work. It was ranked 26th among Portuguese organizations in a sustainability index published by OnStrategy. It was the only law firm included in that ranking. The firm applies environmental, social, and governance criteria to its operations. This reflects its focus on responsible business practices alongside its legal work.

The firm continues to expand its services and international presence. It works with clients on corporate and commercial legal needs across borders. VdA combines its long history in the Portuguese market with experience in international transactions. The firm remains active in providing legal services in Portugal and beyond.

Services

• Aviation law
• Aircraft leasing
• Aircraft financing
• Regulatory compliance
• Corporate law
• Mergers and acquisitions
• Litigation and dispute resolution
• Real estate and urban planning
• Intellectual property
• Tax law