João is a long-standing IR member and can regularly be seen attending the IR global events! His recognized expertise is sought to unlock deadlocks, close deals, to propose cross-cutting solutions at various areas of law and to coordinate multi-disciplinary teams.
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João Valadas Coriel
João Valadas Coriel co-founded the law firm in 2001. Currently managing partner he coordinates across all VCA Departments. His recognised expertise and decisiveness is sought to bring a senior voice to the table, close deals and bring all sorts of matters to closure.
He participates frequently as a speaker at workshops, seminars and conferences in his practice areas.
Practice Areas
Dispute resolution, including civil, administrative, tax and maritime litigation. Private clients encompassing succession planning, tax, real estate and immigration. Across areas a business savvy lawyer.
Education
Degree in Law (Faculty of Law, Universidade Clássica de Lisboa, 1992). Masters in Public Health (Faculty of Medicine, Universidade Nova de Lisboa, 1998). International Trade and Shipping Law Course (London Guildhall University / Lloyds, 1999). Postgraduate in Management and Tax Law (ISEG, 2007). Law Management Program (IE, Madrid / London, 2012).
Professional Associations
Portuguese Bar Association (admitted in 1995); Portuguese Tax Association, International Bar Association and International Fiscal Association.
Languages
Portuguese, English, French, Spanish and Italian.
Valadas Coriel & Associados was estabilished in 2001. VCA has build a very energetic team sporting partners and associates that combine experience and expertise from Law to Economics and Management.
The dynamic yet informal work enviroment has attracted a number of lawyers from major domestic and international law firms.
Our Beliefs
We stand in the legal business as solution providers and problem solvers. If you are stuck in a legal or burocratic quagmire, we are ready to help. Laws might be just papers with ink on it and the best solution for your legal problem should not be the most complex.
We are “Combat lawyers”. Each case is a battle, for whom we define strategy, specific and measurable targets to be met within reasonable time frame.
Areas Of Practise
IR’s Rising Stars initiative recognises the best talent and next generation of leaders within IR member firms. It enables them to build their own international connections and benefit from the various resources the network has to offer.
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