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Vieira de Almeida & Associados
Friday, February 16, 2007
Chambers and Partners 2007 Ranking
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In the 2007 edition of "Chambers Global - The World's Leading Lawyers for Business", VdA appears in the top tier in: Banking & Finance Competition/ Antitrust Corporate/ M&A Projects Being also recommended in: Public Law Dispute Resolution Real Estate VdA's rankings in the 2007 edition of "Chambers Global - The World's Leading Lawyers for Business": Banking & Finance: Firm Rank 1 “This “true banking firm” boasts an impressive client roster featuring both leading domestic and international financial institutions. One major global bank said: “It has a fantastic reputation in Portugal and it is thoroughly deserved; the lawyers were not afraid to vigorously defend our interests in negotiations with domestic public entities, something we don’t always find in small jurisdictions.” Clients further highlight the team’s “seamless operation and dynamic approach.”” Competition/Antitrust: Firm Rank 1 “Interviewees unanimously agree that this “highly reputable firm” deserves its top-tier status." Corporate/ M&A: Firm Rank 1 “Sources spoke of this firm as “a sure-footed first-league player with strong clients and a solid team.” Clients typically remarked that “lawyers demonstrate an 'anywhere, anytime' availability” and believe that the team “pays far more attention to technical aspects than many of its competitors.”” Projects: PFI: Firm Rank 1 “Peers agree that this major Portuguese player has maintained its usual high level of activity in this area and clearly belongs in the top tier. Sources highlight the “flexible, solution-driven team” and the firm’s “traditionally strong ties with many of the market’s leading banks.”” Public Law: Firm Rank 2 “This full-service firm significantly expanded its public law department this year with two strategic hires: esteemed public law expert Mário Esteves de Oliveira and his three-strong team, and young public procurement specialist Pedro Machete. Observers await the outcome of this union but suggest that the “boosted team” will be a “force to be reckoned with in the near future.” Clients praise the “fantastic lawyers and the excellent quality of their work.”” Dispute Resolution: Firm Rank 3 “This firm handles a wide variety of disputes and boasts particular expertise in the area of IP and patent litigation. As part of a full-service firm, the dispute resolution team works closely with other departments. Sources highlight the “consistent quality of the lawyers” and remark that the team is “relatively young in the market but ever-improving.”” Real Estate: Firm Rank 3 “The real estate department at Vieira de Almeida & Associados thrives on referrals from the firm's strong corporate department, with which it also works in close conjunction on M&A transactions. The six-strong real estate team provides advice in planning and environmental law to national and international clients. The firm is “heavily investing in this practice,” according to commentators, who also believe that it is “doing an excellent job in this field."” The Chambers and Partners rankings result from recommendations given by lawyers in respect of other colleagues, as well as by clients to whom the former render services. Such recommendations are obtained during thousands of interviews conducted by a team of 30 full-time researchers who work exclusively for such purpose all year round. The procedures adopted by the publisher follow principles of independency and objectivity. For more information, please visit Chambers and Partners website. The qualities on which rankings are assessed include technical legal ability, professional conduct, client service, commercial awareness/ astuteness, diligence and commitment.

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