Tax
Europe Guide 2024 : Portugal
Band 3
Email address
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+351 21 095 8100About
Provided by CMS
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
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
- CMS advised Aquila Investments on the tax due diligence and tax structuring of its photovoltaic project portfolio.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"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."
"The team is quick, very responsive and responsible. The lawyers alert us on pertinent market and legal developments and anticipate commercial opportunities."
"CMS delivers very well-formulated and defined answers and excellent responsiveness."
"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."
"The team is quick, very responsive and responsible. The lawyers alert us on pertinent market and legal developments and anticipate commercial opportunities."
"CMS delivers very well-formulated and defined answers and excellent responsiveness."
Notable Practitioners
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."
Ranked Lawyers at
CMS
Portugal
Industries
Provided by CMS
Energy
Financial Services
Private Clients
Private Equity
Real Estate