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TELLES

General Business Law: Tax

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GENERAL LAW FIRM

TELLES is a Portuguese law firm with global activity. From its offices, in Lisbon and Oporto, and through its partnerships with law firms established all over the world, the firm supports its corporate and private clients by delivering consistent legal advice for wide range of business issues. 

Main Areas of Practice: Commercial, Corporate & M&A, Real Estate & Urban Planning, Tax, Litigation & Arbitration, Labour, European & Competition, Finance, Projects & Capital Markets, Administrative & Public Tenders, Credit Recovery, Insolvency, Corporate Recovery & Evictions, Intellectual Property, Maritime, Digital, Privacy & Cybersecurity, Energy & Environment. 

TELLES has 20 partners and 110 lawyers shared by Lisbon and Oporto and 6 International Desks. 

Industries (16)

  • Financial Institutions
  • Culture and Education
  • Distribution and Retail
  • Energy and Natural Resources
  • Foundations and Associations
  • Healthcare and Pharmaceuticals
  • Industrials
  • Insurance and Pension Funds
  • Family-owned Businesses and Private Clients
  • Private Equity and Venture Capital
  • Real Estate, Planning and Construction
  • Public sector
  • Technology, Media and Telecommunications
  • Hotels, Travel and Leisure
  • Aviation, Transports and Infrastructures
  • Water and Waste Management

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General Business Law: Tax - Porto

What the Team is Known For

Deloitte Legal TELLES has a well-respected and sizeable team with a strong presence in the Porto market. It stands out for its handling of corporate law topics, with additional notable strength in tax structuring mandates. It is a popular choice for local clients and multinational companies. Its skill set extends to work on insurance disputes and a broader range of commercial litigation and arbitration proceedings.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Carlos Lucena
    Carlos Lucena

    Carlos Lucena

    Senior practitioner Carlos Lucena is a hugely respected corporate lawyer who earns praise for his management of complex transactional mandates on behalf of funds and corporate clients.

    • Carlos Lucena is a very well-recognised lawyer in Porto.

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  • André Navarro de Noronha
    André Navarro de Noronha

    André Navarro de Noronha

    André Navarro de Noronha heads the disputes practice at TELLES and handles a range of commercial and civil litigation. He often assists with shareholder disputes. He also advises on insurance disputes and contract breaches.
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  • Miguel Torres
    Miguel Torres

    Miguel Torres

    Miguel Torres often advises on the tax structuring of corporate transactions. He also acts for real estate holding companies on restructuring processes and tax incentives. He additionally offers expertise in tax appeals.

    • Miguel Torres has great experience, including in contentious and restructuring tax work.

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  • Francisco Espregueira Mendes
    Francisco Espregueira Mendes

    Francisco Espregueira Mendes

    Head of department and managing partner Francisco Espregueira Mendes has a broad corporate and commercial practice that includes corporate restructurings, share acquisitions and sales.

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