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Abreu Advogados

General Business Law: Corporate

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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.

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General Business Law: Corporate - Porto

What the Team is Known For

Abreu Advogados handles 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 sides of project finance agreements. The tax team also has notable experience in the appeal of tax assessments.

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  • The Abreu Advogados team offers consistent technical expertise and a wide range of skills aligned with clients' needs.

    General Business Law: Corporate respondentEurope

  • The firm has the ability to analyse multifaceted scenarios, propose legally sound solutions and manage demanding processes.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Maria Dulce Soares
    Maria Dulce Soares

    Maria Dulce Soares

    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.
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  • Paulo de Tarso Domingues
    Paulo de Tarso Domingues

    Paulo de Tarso Domingues

    Paulo de Tarso Domingues advises on corporate and commercial mandates, including project development and corporate restructuring.

    • Paulo de Tarso Domingues is a professional who combines high technical competence with unparalleled human affability.

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    • Paulo de Tarso Domingues' structural understanding of the issues, coupled with practical intelligence and a sense of direction, makes him a true legal strategist.

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  • Rui Peixoto Duarte
    Rui Peixoto Duarte

    Rui Peixoto Duarte

    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.

    • Rui Peixoto Duarte is an excellent lawyer who is excellent commercially as well.

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