João is the firm’s Managing Partner, in which capacity he chairs the Board and the Executive Committee.

João joined VdA in 1985, he leads the firm with a strong focus on culture and people, two driving forces that fostered VdA’s unique team spirit and paved the way to its acknowledged innovation and excellent client service.

João is a member of various Boards of Directors, and is Chair of numerous Shareholders’ Meetings of private and public companies.

As an M&A and formerly also a Projects lawyer, João advised on many significant transactions, both in Portugal and in Brazil (where he is also admitted to the Bar).