Tax
Europe Guide 2024 : Portugal
Band 1
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Garrigues is a market-leading law firm assisting clients with a variety of matters, including a particular focus on the tax structuring of real estate and corporate acquisitions, often acting for investment funds. The team also has a strong background in representing clients in high-profile contentious tax matters, including disputes around the constitutionality of tax levies, as well as VAT, capital gains tax and withholding tax issues. It additionally advises on transfer pricing matters.
Work Highlights
- Garrigues advised Icade Santé on the tax implications of the EUR1.4 billion indirect sale of its Portuguese assets to Primonial REIM.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The Garrigues tax team is one of the best in Portugal due to both its quality and its capability to address complex issues."
"They are always super prompt responding to our requests. They are available and provide excellent communication."
"The firm has a strong know-how and ability to integrate client feedback."
"The team is sufficient, with a great mastery of the topics covered and satisfactory answers."
"The Garrigues tax team is one of the best in Portugal due to both its quality and its capability to address complex issues."
"They are always super prompt responding to our requests. They are available and provide excellent communication."
"The firm has a strong know-how and ability to integrate client feedback."
"The team is sufficient, with a great mastery of the topics covered and satisfactory answers."
Notable Practitioners
Fernando Castro Silva is a well-respected figure within the market. He assists clients with the tax structuring for cross-border corporate transactions, including those in the energy sector. He also advises high-profile clients on VAT-related mandates.
"Fernando Castro Silva has a profound knowledge of the Portuguese tax system and his answers are always very secure."
"Fernando is a reference for tax matters in Portugal."
Lisbon-based Pedro Miguel Braz continues to be involved in the firm's key deals. He is particularly active in disputes concerning the constitutionality of new tax legislation. He represents investment funds, tech companies and oil and gas groups.
"Pedro transmits a lot of confidence and is always available to help. He is an excellent professional."
"Pedro is a professional that we strongly rely on."