Department profile
Durham Agrellos

Private Wealth Law

High Net Worth Guide 2026 : Portugal


Durham Agrellos

Rankings

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Private Wealth Law - Portugal

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For
Durham Agrellos is a boutique law firm that offers a variety of services to private clients, including advice relating to personal and corporate tax, international tax planning and family governance. The firm regularly acts for international clients on cross-border matters.

Strengths

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  • Durham Agrellos are not just lawyers. They’re strategic thinkers who understand different industries, which was particularly relevant for us. They work seamlessly across borders and are outstanding in their use of IT, making remote collaboration smooth and efficient.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Since they are niche experts, they know perfectly well how to handle the complex and sophisticated cases that arise in their area of expertise.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
  • I rate their ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters as excellent. The team consistently demonstrates deep technical knowledge, strategic thinking, and a thorough understanding of both legal and business dynamics. They approach each matter with precision, are highly responsive and show strong coordination across jurisdictions. Their ability to manage sensitive family and corporate governance issues with discretion and clarity sets them apart.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Durham Agrellos is a well recognised and highly reputable law firm whose focus is Portuguese tax law and private client legal issues.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 1Miguel Durham Agrellos
    Band 1Miguel Durham Agrellos

    Miguel Durham Agrellos

    Miguel Durham Agrellos is praised for advising high net worth individuals, private banks and family offices. He focuses on wealth management, international tax and inheritance planning, family governance, corporate restructuring and tax litigation matters, among others, and has a particularly strong practice acting for Brazilian clients.
    • Miguel has extensive experience in Portuguese tax law applicable to private clients. He is able to anticipate scenarios and provide interesting alternatives.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Miguel Durham Agrellos' level of sophistication and understanding of the solutions required by our clients is second to none.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Miguel is more than an exceptional lawyer: he is a strategic thinker.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Band 2Paulo Pichel
    Band 2Paulo Pichel

    Paulo Pichel

    Paulo Pichel primarily focuses on tax matters, contentious and non-contentious, as well as family governance planning. He also has a practice acting for wealthy individuals on matters concerning cryptocurrency investments.

    • Paulo Pichel is attentive and accessible.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Paulo Pichel has clarity in communication, the ability to simplify complex issues and is calm, with a solution-oriented mindset.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Associates to watchRicardo Amaro
    Associates to watchRicardo Amaro

    Ricardo Amaro

    Ricardo Amaro is an associate at Durham Agrellos. He has expertise in assisting a range of high net worth clients and family offices on international tax and estate issues.

    • Ricardo's legal advice is tied to recovery outcomes. He is practical, timely and focused on maximising value.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Ricardo Amaro is meticulous, highly responsive and consistently on time. He shows top technical knowledge in both legal and tax matters. In our opinion, he is a reliable and impressive team member.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

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