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VdA shortlisted in the Chambers Africa Awards 2025 VdA is shortlisted for the Chambers Africa Awards 2025 in the category of "Regional Law Firm of the Year: Lusophone Africa". The Chambers Africa Awards, an initiative by Chambers and Partners, recognise the most innovative work developed by law firms in Africa, over the past 12 months. This initiative also highlights excellence in client service and the strategic growth achieved in the region. The winners will be announced on 25 February at an online ceremony. Access the full shortlist here (https://lnkd.in/dgNDaBZp) #VdA #ChambersandPartners #ChambersAfricaAwards #RegionalLawFirm

VdA at the ‘Innovation, Technology and Cooperation for Sustainable Development’ Conference Assunção Cristas participated as a speaker at the Conference ‘Innovation, Technology and Cooperation for Sustainable Development’, which took place on 27 November in Lisbon. The event was organised by the British Embassy Lisbon, in partnership with Claranet Portugal and Hewlett Packard Enterprise.   This conference aimed to promote dialogue and collaboration between public and private sector players, encouraging the sharing of good practices and anticipating future trends.   During her intervention, Assunção Cristas presented the theme ‘The challenges of sustainability in the Portuguese business context’, emphasising the importance of sustainability in companies in Portugal and sharing valuable insights into emerging trends in the sector. #VdA #SustainableDevelopment #Innovation #Technology

VdA lectures at the VAT Import and Export Course Conceição Gamito is part of the teaching staff of the Intensive Course on Import and Export VAT, organised by the Católica | Faculdade de Direito (Escola de Lisboa).    This course aims to provide a detailed understanding of the complexities of VAT in international import and export transactions.    Conceição Gamito lectures the class entitled ‘Definition of the taxable person for VAT purposes: focus on import and export VAT’, which is part of the module on ‘General Principles and Transversal Issues’.    In addition, the course includes the modules ‘Specific Themes in Import and Export VAT’ and ‘VAT Challenges in an Import and Export Scenario’, developed to address specific issues and common challenges faced by companies in international trade.   Registration for this course is open here (https://lnkd.in/ds8tZmad) #VdA #VAT #InternationalTrade #ImportExport #VATCompliance #TaxLaw 

VdA lectures in the Postgraduate Programme in Artificial Intelligence for Management Magda Cocco, Iakovina Kindylidi and Madalena Gomes Cruz integrate the academic staff of the 2nd edition of ISCTE Executive Education's Postgraduate Programme in Artificial Intelligence for Management. This advanced course covers different applications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in management, with the participation of a multi-skilled teaching staff.   In this context, Magda Cocco, Iakovina Kindylidi and Madalena Gomes Cruz lecture the module on ‘Ethical, Legal and Governance Contours in AI’. This module, composed of two lectures, addresses ethical issues and recommended practices for the development and implementation of AI. By analysing the possible risks of AI, this module also explores strategies to ensure its ethical and responsible use.   More information is available here (https://lnkd.in/dP3Abj5D) #VdA #ISCTE #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #LegalAI

VdA takes part in the 2nd Angolan Securities Law Congress Hugo Moredo Santos, José Pedro Fazenda Martins and Ana Perestrelo de Oliveira participated as speakers at the II Angolan Securities Congress, organised by FACUL - Centro Académico Digital, FG Academy and Market Vision Research & Consulting Services.   The event, held on 28 November in Luanda, focused on ‘Financial Intermediation in the Context of the Market's New Functional Architecture’ and aimed to reflect on the capital market while reinforcing financial intermediation practices in Angola.   During the congress, Hugo Moredo Santos and Ana Perestrelo de Oliveira took part in the panel entitled ‘Financial Intermediation Contracts: Technical and financial assistance, placement and underwriting, main critical aspects’. José Pedro Fazenda Martins took part in the panel on ‘Civil liability for the provision of information by financial intermediaries’. #VdA #FinancialIntermediation #CapitalMarkets

VdA consolidates leadership in the ‘Chambers FinTech’ 2025 ranking The results of the ‘Chambers FinTech Legal 2025’ ranking have been published, and VdA stands out by once again being recognised as ‘Band 1’. This prestigious recognition in the FinTech sector is awarded by the international directory Chambers and Partners, which identifies the world's leading specialists in payments, blockchain, cybersecurity and data protection.   In the individual recognitions, Tiago Correia Moreira stands out as ‘Band 1’, reinforcing the Firm's excellence and legal expertise in this sector.   The Chambers FinTech ranking is considered a global benchmark, an invaluable resource for companies in this sector and a valuable tool for Private Equity (PE) and Venture Capital (VC) investors interested in this industry.   Chambers FinTech 2025 analyses more than 55 countries, including the world's main FinTech markets. This recognition reinforces VdA's positioning and highlights its excellence in providing legal advice to innovative companies at the intersection of the finance and technology sectors. #VdA #ChambersandPartners #FinTech

VdA participates in the initiative "Collaboration in Space: a UK-Portugal Dialogue" Magda Cocco is a speaker at the event ‘Collaboration in Space: a UK-Portugal Dialogue’, which will take place on 6 December from 9am to 2pm at VdA's Lisbon office.   The event is organised by the British Embassy Lisbon, in partnership with VdA Vieira de Almeida, the Instituto Pedro Nunes and AED Cluster Portugal. The event aims to promote collaboration and dialogue between British and Portuguese stakeholders in the space sector, which has attracted a growing interest for bilateral cooperation.   Magda Cocco will represent VdA at the opening and closing sessions.   The event programme is available here (https://lnkd.in/dssPhfqR) #VdA #CollaborationInSpace #UKPortugalDialogue #SpaceIndustry

Our justice system could be more efficient Frederico Gonçalves Pereira gave an interview to Jornal de Negócios entitled ‘Our justice system could be more efficient’, in which he discusses the new trends in corporate litigation in Portugal, the growth of litigation in the energy and digital areas, and the inefficiency of the national justice system. This interview follows the recently published book ‘The Practice of Litigation: Reflections and trends in substantive and procedural law’, coordinated by Frederico Gonçalves Pereira and written by VdA's Disputes & Restructuring group. The lawyer explains that the relevance of this book lies in the opportunity to address legal issues relating to corporate litigation, which ‘is relatively uncommon’. For this reason, ‘we decided with this book to put this discussion into practical perspective and share our experience’, he explains. During the interview, the VdA lawyer clarifies the new trends in litigation, referring to the significant evolution of this area. ‘Here in Portugal, we have a series of class actions to protect diffuse interests, which is also a European trend. As a rule, actions are brought against companies and this trend is new in business litigation.’ When asked about the influence of a speedy justice system on attracting investment to Portugal, Frederico Gonçalves Pereira emphasised that ‘our justice system could be more efficient and more effective’, however, ‘justice is something that, by definition, implies speed but also careful consideration. There are areas, places and courts where there are constraints that can make the companies task extremely difficult. That's obvious. But it's not a reality in the entire justice system. There are areas of justice that work with some speed, although justice always takes some time.’ The interview also emphasises the importance of a proactive approach by companies to avoid litigation and resolve disputes efficiently. Frederico Gonçalves Pereira noted that both national and international companies are increasingly aware of the need to negotiate and litigate intelligently, showing that companies' legal departments are well prepared for these challenges. - This interview is available here (https://lnkd.in/dBQwJzaK) #VdA #JornaldeNegocios #CorporateLitigation #LegalTrends #DisputeResolution

VdA participates in the ‘Artificial Intelligence and Global Ethics’ Conference Américo Oliveira Fragoso and Iakovina Kindylidi took part in the ‘Artificial Intelligence & Global Ethics’ conference organised by NOVA School of Law on 26 November.   This event aimed to analyse the impact of automation on the labour market, privacy issues and the ethical implications of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the legal field.   Américo Oliveira Fragoso presented the topic ‘Impact of AI on the Job Market’, reflecting on the potential of AI and automation processes in the labour market.   Iakovina Kindylidi moderated a panel entitled ‘Implementing Ethical Frameworks and the AI Act in Practice: Opportunities and Challenges’. This panel focused on the practical application of ethical frameworks in real-world situations, exploring the opportunities and challenges of this implementation. #VdA #ArtificialIntelligence #AI #AIEthics #AIAct

PT: 𝗙𝗹𝗮𝘀𝗵 𝗩𝗱𝗔 – 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝘁𝗼-𝗟𝗲𝗶 𝗻.º 𝟵𝟵/𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 - 𝗔𝗹𝘁𝗲𝗿𝗮çõ𝗲𝘀 𝗮𝗼 𝗾𝘂𝗮𝗱𝗿𝗼 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁ó𝗿𝗶𝗼 𝗮𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰á𝘃𝗲𝗹 à𝘀 𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗮𝘀 𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗼𝘃á𝘃𝗲𝗶𝘀 Foi publicado o Decreto-Lei n.º 99/2024, de 3 de dezembro, que altera o quadro regulatório aplicável às energias renováveis, transpondo parcialmente a Diretiva (UE) 2023/2413 do Parlamento Europeu e do Conselho, de 18 de Outubro de 2023 (RED III).  O diploma entrará em vigor no prazo de 15 dias após a sua publicação. Link: https://lnkd.in/d4JpAn4m EN: 𝗙𝗹𝗮𝘀𝗵 𝗩𝗱𝗔 - 𝗗𝗲𝗰𝗿𝗲𝗲-𝗟𝗮𝘄 𝗻𝗼. 𝟵𝟵/𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟰 - 𝗔𝗺𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀 𝘁𝗼 𝘁𝗵𝗲 𝗿𝗲𝗴𝘂𝗹𝗮𝘁𝗼𝗿𝘆 𝗳𝗿𝗮𝗺𝗲𝘄𝗼𝗿𝗸 𝗳𝗼𝗿 𝗿𝗲𝗻𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗯𝗹𝗲 𝗲𝗻𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗶𝗲𝘀 Decree-Law no. 99/2024, of December 3rd amending the regulatory framework applicable to renewable energies was recently published, partially enacting Directive (EU) 2023/2413 of the European Parliament and of the Council of October 18, 2023 (RED III). The Decree-Law will enter into force 15 days after its publication. Link: https://lnkd.in/gjhBQsYX #VdA #VdA_Energia #VdA_RecursosNaturais #Decreto_Lei99_2024 #EnergiasRenovaveis #QuadroRegulatorio #Diretiva2023_2413 #REDIII #Energy #RenewableEnergies #European #Decree_law99_2024 #Regulatory_framework #VdA_Energy #VdA_NaturalResources