Tax
Europe Guide 2024 : Portugal
Band 1
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Provided by VdA
At VdA we have a highly specialized tax practice team with an in-depth knowledge of both the Portuguese and Portuguese speaking countries tax environment. We are known for playing the lead role in coordinating advisors in several jurisdictions thus providing our clients with a full added-value service. We advise both national and multinational economic groups, listed companies and other major corporations, financial institutions and investment funds operating in the Portuguese markets, including foundations and private equity investors and work closely with other practice areas across the firm, to offer our clients efficient and creative tax solutions in all areas of business. We advise on
tax optimization, international tax planning, tax structuring of mergers, spin-offs, acquisitions and restructurings, tax planning of financial transactions and products, property taxation and estate planning, fees, customs duties, value added tax and indirect taxes, tax disputes and litigation. We have a high degree of expertise in the field of transfer pricing – our clients are major groups of companies operating in the local market.
For a comprehensive list of the services we provide both internationally and in the Portugal, visit the VdA website for more details: http://vda.pt/en
Chambers Review
VdA is a renowned practice group advising on complex tax matters. The team's expertise includes assisting with the tax structuring of corporate, capital markets and real estate transactions. It is particularly experienced in handling the tax aspects of multi-jurisdictional project financing matters, often in the energy sector.
Work Highlights
- VdA advised Iberdrola Group on the tax aspects of its renewable energy projects.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"VdA has an outstanding know-how and a great ability to solve complex matters."
"The firm provides high-quality tax services, is always available and has a solution-based approach."
"VdA has an outstanding know-how and a great ability to solve complex matters."
"The firm provides high-quality tax services, is always available and has a solution-based approach."
Notable Practitioners
Joaquim Pedro Lampreia is recognised for advising clients on the tax aspects of securitisation transactions and acquisitions, as well as on corporate income tax matters.
"Joaquim is brilliant from a technical point of view and his greatest attribute is being able to respond to highly complex technical issues."
Tiago Marreiros Moreira is well positioned to advise clients on the introduction of new tax regimes, as well as the tax structuring and real estate transactions.
Conceição Gamito leads the indirect tax team of the practice. She advises clients on the VAT and customs aspects of real estate transactions and cross-border energy projects.
Francisco Cabral Matos regularly assists clients with the tax aspects of corporate transactions, as well as with corporate income tax matters.
"Francisco presents very strong technical knowledge."
"He is able to simplify legal issues, is very creative and client-oriented."
Miguel Reis regularly assists clients from the energy sector with tax matters such as restructurings, indirect tax issues and tax audits.
Ranked Lawyers at
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