General Business Law
Europe Guide 2024 : Porto
Band 3
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+351 22 605 6400About
Provided by Abreu Advogados
Established in Porto since 2006, Abreu Advogados’ Porto office is composed by a multidisciplinary team of 6 partners (3 equity partners and 3 professional partners), 2 associated partners and 10 associates, 2 of-counsel and 3 legal executive.
Based on a business philosophy, the strategy of the Oporto office is to provide legal advice to local clients, thus developing practices and sectors whose demands had no response from the competitors.
The main business areas are: Tax, Corporate, Employment, Real Estate, Dispute Resolution, Banking and Finance, to which the Oporto lawyers provide a tailor-made service depending on their specific sector and activity. Yet in 2020, to strengthen the Real Estate, M&A and Employment practices, the Oporto office has integrated two new partners in order to face the increased of demands and complex cases that arose in the context of business matters.
Chambers Review
Abreu Advogados earns praise from clients for its handling of a range of corporate, commercial and tax matters. It assists international companies with varied issues relating to their expansion into Portugal, including the acquisition of premises and the drafting of employment contracts. It acts on the lender and borrower side of project finance agreements. The tax team also has notable experience in the appeal of tax assessments.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Abreu Advogados is a very well-equipped full-service law firm and every time the matter requires wider expertise we are always assisted by extremely capable and available teams."
"Abreu Advogados provides helpful insights to help us make a decision in any situation."
"Abreu Advogados is a very well-equipped full-service law firm and every time the matter requires wider expertise we are always assisted by extremely capable and available teams."
"Abreu Advogados provides helpful insights to help us make a decision in any situation."
Notable Practitioners
Maria Dulce Soares leads the Porto office's tax offering. She advises international clients on tax assessments and assists with any subsequent tax appeals. She also advises on the interpretation of VAT rules in complex situations relating to the provision of services.
"Maria Dulce Soares is a very strong and dedicated tax professional."
Paulo de Tarso Domingues advises on corporate and commercial mandates, including project development and corporate restructuring. Interviewees highlight his academic background and note his prominence in the market.
Rui Peixoto Duarte is a key partner in the firm's corporate and real estate practices. He advises international companies on the establishment of Portuguese subsidiaries and the acquisition of companies and land plots.
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