PORTUGAL Law and Practice Contributed by: João Valadas Coriel, Sofia Quental, António Vieira and Inês Grácio, Valadas Coriel & Associados
Valadas Coriel & Associados (VCA) is a versatile full- service law firm that combines experience, expertise and creativity to support clients in a wide range of national and international projects. In addition to its main office in Lisbon, the firm also has representa - tions in Madeira, Brazil and Spain. It specialises in advising private clients and family offices, offering bespoke services in estate planning, yacht registra - tion, taxation, art collecting, foundations and immi - gration. The firm’s expertise extends to real estate,
corporate matters and dispute resolution. The team is dedicated to delivering value-driven solutions tai - lored to each client’s unique needs. This dynamic en - vironment has attracted lawyers from major firms and audit companies, fostering a culture of innovation and excellence. VCA is committed to diversity and prides itself on encompassing a broad spectrum of ages, social perspectives, faiths, spiritual and religious be - liefs, sexual orientations, social backgrounds, ethnic origins, abilities and cultures.
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João Valadas Coriel co-founded VCA in 2001 and is recognised for his problem-solving and strategic vision. He frequently lead teams in complex multi-jurisdictional matters. Over the years, he has become a trusted
Sofia Quental leads the private wealth and tax department at VCA, and has expertise in tax planning, tax litigation and advising high net worth individuals under the non-habitual resident tax regime. Clients include
adviser to individuals, families, foundations and corporations given his ability to seek practical solutions to complex deals and problems. João is a TEP member of STEP – the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners, and of the Chartered Institute of Arbitrators (CIArb), and is a certified tax expert (by ISEG – Lisbon School of Economics and Management). He currently serves as co-chair of the International Bar Association’s Senior Lawyers’ Committee and vice-chair of the American Bar Association ILS’s International Private Client Committee.
internationally recognised artists, investors in emerging asset classes such as cryptocurrency and other prominent figures. Before joining VCA in 2015, she served as a tax consultant at PricewaterhouseCoopers in Lisbon, Dublin and Madrid, honing her skills in tax disputes, procedures and planning for both national and international clients. Sofia is also a tax arbitrator at the Administrative and Tax Arbitration Court of Lisbon and an active member of the International Bar Association and the International Fiscal Association.
António Vieira is a senior associate at VCA specialising in intellectual property and corporate law. Since 2018, António has provided legal counsel to private companies, foundations, museums and cultural
Inês Grácio is an associate in VCA’s private wealth and tax department specialising in tax advisory and litigation. She assists national and multinational clients across various sectors, particularly in tax structuring,
institutions. His expertise encompasses the protection, registration and management of intellectual property within the private and public sectors. Previously, António gained experience as a trainee and junior lawyer at PMBGR and Abreu Advogados. He holds a Master’s in Commercial Law and a Bachelor’s in Legal Sciences from the University of Lisbon.
international investment and private equity. Her expertise covers a wide range of tax matters, both national and international, providing strategic advice and representing clients in tax proceedings. Inês previously worked at leading law firms, focusing on tax consultancy and litigation. She holds a law degree from the Portuguese Catholic University Law School and has completed postgraduate studies in advanced corporate taxation and tax litigation. She is a member of the Portuguese Bar Association and the Portuguese Fiscal Association.
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