ELSA x VdA Webinars Academy on Transactional Law
ELSA is proud to collaborate with VdA – Vieira de Almeida , a leading Portuguese law firm, to bring you the ELSA x VdA Webinars Academy on Transactional Law. This online educational event offers law students and recent graduates an exclusive opportunity to explore the full lifecycle of corporate transactions guided by experts from one of Europe’s most respected legal practices.
Over the course of nine dynamic lectures, participants will delve into key areas of transactional law, including due diligence, deal structuring, M&A documentation, corporate financing, and professional development for aspiring transactional lawyers. The programme offers a comprehensive overview of transactional legal practice, guiding students through the full lifecycle of corporate deals, from due diligence through to closing. It also explores real estate transactions and strategic deal structuring. In addition, the lectures address practical aspects of real estate agreements and corporate financing, including the analysis of key contractual provisions. Participants will gain in-depth insights into Share Purchase Agreements and Shareholder Agreements, as well as essential soft skills for managing client relationships and navigating complex deal environments. The webinar concludes with a forward-looking session on building a successful and sustainable career in transactional law.
AGENDA
Opening Remarks
Introduction to Transactional Law and VdA: a Career in Transactional Law
Paula Gomes Freire
Lecture 1: Overview of a Deal Life Cycle
A Lawyer’s Job: From Due Diligence to Closing
Domingos Freire de Andrade
Lecture 2: The Due Diligence Process and Report
Conditions Precedent, Specific Indemnities and Deal-Breaking Findings
Maria Leonor Piconez
Lecture 3: Share Deals vs Asset Deals: Real Estate Transactions
Choosing the Right Deal Structure: What to Consider?
Pedro Morais Vaz
Lecture 4: Real Estate Agreements: Commercial Leases and Shop Use Agreements
Key Considerations from the Landlord’s and Tenant’s Point of View
José Mário Barreto
Lecture 5: Corporate Financing: Introduction and General Remarks
Financing Options and Types of Lending
Orlando Vogler Guiné, Maria do Mar Cordeiro
Lecture 6: Corporate Financing: Typical Key Provisions
Representations & Warranties, Covenants, Events of Default and Others
Orlando Vogler Guiné, Maria do Mar Cordeiro
Lecture 7: Understanding Share Purchase Agreements & Shareholder Agreements
Key Concepts, Clauses and Common Pitfalls
Ana Perestrelo de Oliveira
Lecture 8: Soft Skills in Corporate Transactions
Managing Client Expectations and Navigating High-Stakes Deal Dynamics
Francisco Sá Carneiro
Lecture 9: The Transactional Lawyer’s Journey
From a Trainee to a Trusted Advisor: Skills, Mindset, and Milestones for Building a Long-Term Career
Sofia Bobone
PLATFORM AND ACCESS
The ELSA x VdA Webinars Academy was delivered live and all sessions have been recorded. You can now purchase access to the full set of recordings, available to view until 30th September 2025.
This is a great opportunity to explore transactional legal practice at your own pace, from anywhere in the world.
Please note that all sessions are conducted in English.
CERTIFICATE OF PARTICIPATION
Participants will receive an official Certificate of Participation upon successfully completing the Attendance Form, recognising their engagement with the academic programme.
FEES
ELSA Members and Alumni – 41 €
Non-Members – 48 €