Tax
Europe Guide 2024 : Portugal
Band 2
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+351 21 864 0000About
Provided by Linklaters
Linklaters’ Portuguese tax practice is uniquely placed within the national market to combine the expertise of a worldwide, experienced practice with the needs imposed by the market.
Our tax department uses its analytical ability and technical acumen to provide integrated tax advice on the legal and regulatory aspects of our clients’ activities and transactions.
Major corporates rely on our market leading tax advice when planning their group structure, locating their assets and functions, managing their supply chains and dealing with transfer pricing issues.
Either when considering the optimal location for a top holding company, public or private M&A transactions or restructurings, or requiring added-value advisory work or tax litigation support, we provide fully integrated, global tax advice covering all relevant jurisdictions (and not simply a compilation of local tax advice), and also providing assistance on other areas such as company law and regulatory aspects.
Our tax lawyers in Lisbon work seamlessly with our global practice to provide high level and worldwide tax advice. Our tax expertise around the globe enables us to meet clients needs on all aspects of domestic and cross-border advisory, transactional matters and ongoing advice.
We advise on mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, cross-border transactions, capital markets, banking products, international tax planning, corporate tax and Portuguese real estate tax planning, taking a transaction-by-transaction approach.
Chambers Review
Linklaters is a standout international tax practice that often works alongside the firm's corporate, banking and real estate departments to assist clients with the tax structuring of multi-jurisdictional transactions. The tax team additionally represents large financial sector clients in disputes concerning tax assessments. It also advises clients on tax reimbursement claims.
Work Highlights
- Linklaters represented Onitelecom in a tax litigation mandate relating to the fees applied by ANACOM for the exercise of its services.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They have the ability to present solid assessments, anticipating questions and suggesting the best and most efficient approaches within the context of each situation."
"Linklaters is always up to date on latest legislation and has a very strong track record in Portugal."
"The firm is always available, providing quick and substantiated answers."
"They possess a remarkable wealth of knowledge and a diverse range of skills that enable them to tackle a wide array of challenges effectively. The team's expertise and versatility have been instrumental in achieving our goals, consistently exceeding our expectations."
"The quality of the services provided is outstanding."
"They have the ability to present solid assessments, anticipating questions and suggesting the best and most efficient approaches within the context of each situation."
"Linklaters is always up to date on latest legislation and has a very strong track record in Portugal."
"The firm is always available, providing quick and substantiated answers."
"They possess a remarkable wealth of knowledge and a diverse range of skills that enable them to tackle a wide array of challenges effectively. The team's expertise and versatility have been instrumental in achieving our goals, consistently exceeding our expectations."
"The quality of the services provided is outstanding."
Notable Practitioners
The well-respected Rui Camacho Palma leads the firm's tax team. He is knowledgeable of all tax-related aspects in corporate transactions, including significant cross-border ones. He is further active in litigation mandates.
"Rui's practical approach to tax matters is invaluable. He is able to provide strategic advice that is tailored to our business needs, and he is always available to answer any questions or concerns."
"Rui is an exceptional professional, technically gifted with extensive experience, possessing a great ability to address complex situations correctly and effectively. He is very client-oriented and sharp-minded."
"He is able to explain complex matters in simple words. His results are always extraordinary."
Inês Pisco Bento primarily represents domestic and international clients in tax litigation matters concerning the legality of tax assessments.
"Inês is an amazing professional and it is a privilege to have her on all our tax litigation processes."