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GA_P advised Geotab in the acquisition of Verizon Connect’s Portuguese subsidiary
29 October, 2025
Gómez-Acebo & Pombo advised Geotab, a global leader in IoT and connected vehicle solutions, in the acquisition of Verizon Connect’s Portuguese subsidiary, a leading provider of fleet management and telematics solutions offering software and services to companies worldwide.
The team provided comprehensive legal support throughout all stages of the transaction working closely with closely with Sidley Austin and Geotab’s team to ensure a smooth execution of the local aspects of the transaction.
The transaction team was led by Mafalda Barreto, together with Susana Morgado and Matilde Menezes de Melo, all members of the Corporate team.
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