Professional with solid skills developed in 25 years of experience as a National and International Lawyer and Consultant, with the capacity for general coordination and leadership and resistance to stress. Vasco is a concretizer, skilled in the management of projects and resources, matching the client’s needs with the operational optimization. Committed to the projects and with a clear orientation towards the client, he permanently fosters teamwork, a culture of responsibility, the establishment of solutions, resilience, creativity and ambition, always with realism, objectivity, planning and focus on results.
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Vasco Leal Cardoso is a seasoned lawyer at Leal Cardoso Advogados, based in Lisbon, Portugal. He advises a diverse clientele, including private companies, founders, family businesses, high-net-worth individuals, charities, and professional clients across industries such as fashion and luxury brands.
Vasco has extensive experience in mergers and acquisitions, dispute resolution, corporate governance, compliance and risk management, arbitration, mediation, and tax advisory. His expertise spans multiple practice areas, including transactional law, intellectual property, insolvency and restructuring, labor and employment, immigration law, injury and terrorism law, and global arbitration and mediation.
Known for his strategic insight and client-focused approach, Vasco helps clients navigate complex legal matters efficiently while delivering practical solutions tailored to their needs. He combines a strong understanding of local Portuguese law with a global perspective, ensuring his clients’ interests are protected in both domestic and international contexts.
