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CMS Portugal advises a roster of national and international clients on all areas of tax law, notably transactional and controversy tax issues. The team has been involved in some of the most relevant transactions and high value deals in Portugal and abroad, involving extremely complex tax structures and tax issues. They are also highly regarded for tax litigation work and have been successful assisting clients with claims to the Portuguese tax courts, including the tax arbitration court.

Our activity includes legal advice on:

  • Direct Taxes - individuals and corporate income taxes
  • Indirect Taxes -including VAT, Stamp Duty
  • Real Estate Taxes
  • Transfer Pricing
  • International & European Taxation
  • Audit, Litigation and Criminal Tax Law
  • Family estate planning
  • Excise Duties & Custom Duties
  • Energy & Tax
  • ESG & Tax
  • Digital Taxation
  • Cross-border tax

For a comprehensive list of the services we provide, both internationally and in Portugal, please visit CMS website.

Chambers Review

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Tax - Portugal

3
Band 3

What the Team is Known For

CMS is well known for advising both Portuguese and international clients on the tax elements of complex M&A deals, including those relating to private equity funds, and on the tax structuring of capital markets transactions. It possesses a strong track record in cross-border tax structuring projects and has extensive experience in the energy and real estate sectors. The law firm also represents clients in tax disputes, as well as acting on regulatory compliance issues.

Work Highlights

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  • CMS advised Aquila Investments on the tax due diligence and tax structuring of its photovoltaic project portfolio.

Strengths

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"The fact that they are integrated in an international network of offices allows them to deal with complex tax structures involving different jurisdictions and come up with the best available solutions for their clients."

Tax respondent
Europe

"The team is quick, very responsive and responsible. The lawyers alert us on pertinent market and legal developments and anticipate commercial opportunities."

Tax respondent
Europe

"CMS delivers very well-formulated and defined answers and excellent responsiveness."

Tax respondent
Europe

Notable Practitioners

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Patrick Dewerbe
3
Patrick Dewerbe
Head of Tax
3
Band 3
Patrick Dewerbe is experienced in a range of tax matters in the energy, corporate and finance sectors. He often advises companies on the tax aspects of debt restructuring, investments and capital markets matters.
"Patrick Dewerbe provides rigour, transparency and trust."
"He offers excellent reactivity and timely information."
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Patrick Dewerbe
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Members

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Nuno Figueirôa Santos

Patrick Dewerbe

Patrick Dewerbe

Head of Department

Industries

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Energy

Financial Services

Private Clients

Private Equity

Real Estate