ECIJA Portugal integrates Cruz Vilaça Advogados

Cruz Vilaça Advogados joins ECIJA’s office in Portugal to strengthen two key areas in the Portuguese market: European Law and Competition Law. This integration enhances the firm’s ability to provide high-level legal services in strategic sectors. With this move, eight new members join the team. Partners José Luís da Cruz Vilaça and Paulo de Almeida Sande, along with counsel Mariana Tavares, will lead a team of five lawyers.

Fernando Antas da Cunha, Managing Partner of ECIJA Portugal, emphasized the importance of reinforcing these areas: “In a firm of our size, European Law and Competition are fundamental to our strategy of being a true ‘one-stop shop.’” Regarding the choice of Cruz Vilaça Advogados, he noted: “It is a benchmark in the legal world in Portugal and Europe, particularly in sectors such as digital, energy, and fundamental rights. Having a team with solid legal training, international experience, and outstanding expertise fills us with pride.”

José Luís da Cruz Vilaça added: “For a specialized boutique like CVA, joining a multidisciplinary and multijurisdictional firm like ECIJA Portugal brings us great benefits.” He explained that the growing demand for greater specialization from their clients necessitated this change, allowing them to optimize resources and improve client service through internal synergies.