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João Da Cunha

Associate Lawyer
Lisbon
About

João is an Associate Lawyer who practices in Corporate and M&A, with particular focus on mergers and acquisitions in both national and international transactions. João has been involved in several projects in these areas across various sectors.

Areas of FocusCorporateMergers and AcquisitionsTechnologyConsumer Goods, Food and RetailEnergy and Natural Resources
Professional QualificationsAdvogado admitted with the Ordem dos Advogados (Portuguese Bar Association), 2023

EXPERIENCE

  • Advised a pharmaceutical company in the acquisition of a Portuguese competitor, providing guidance throughout the process — including financial analysis, due diligence, regulatory review, and negotiation support.
  • Advised a company in the water sector on the acquisition of several Portuguese businesses, supporting transaction structuring, financial and strategic assessment, due diligence, and negotiation processes.
  • Advised a multinational cosmetics company on a merger and acquisition project, including corporate structuring, regulatory compliance, and support throughout the transaction process.
  • Advised a publishing company on a merger, providing end-to-end support from negotiations through to regulatory approval.
Languages
  • Portuguese
  • English
  • Spanish
Education
  • Universidade Católica Portuguesa - Master’s degree, Law & Business, 2023.
  • Universidade Católica Portuguesa - Bachelor’s degree, Law, 2020

Prior Experience

  • 2023-2025, Associate Lawyer at Law firm based in Lisbon
  • 2021-2023, Trainee Lawyer at Law firm based in Lisbon

Connect

Phone

+351 210 986 509
(Work, Lisbon)
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