Department profile
Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados

Private Wealth Law

High Net Worth Guide 2025 : Portugal


Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados

Rankings

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Private Wealth Law - Portugal

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For
Morais Leitão is an international law firm with a wide-ranging private client services practice. Its services include estate planning, complex tax advice and asset structuring, and immigration and pre-arrival planning for international clients moving to Portugal.

Strengths

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  • The team is extremely thorough, responsive and pragmatic, with a strong business acumen. I have been impressed by their ability to handle complex, international, high-stakes issues.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
  • I appreciate their ability to comprehend and navigate sophisticated tax matters, combined with their international perspective and profound knowledge of regulations and their various interpretations.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
  • The strengths that distinguish Morais Leitao from others include exceptional teamwork, a strong commitment to their clients' satisfaction and a comprehensive understanding of all legal matters.

    Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Bruno Santiago
    Band 2Bruno Santiago

    Bruno Santiago

    Bruno Santiago is a well-known lawyer, specialising in tax advice. He advises the owners of multinational businesses on structuring matters and also advises international clients on moving to Portugal.
    • Bruno Santiago delivers on all levels.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
    • He understands the intricacies of cross-border regulations and brings a global viewpoint to every case, enhancing his ability to provide comprehensive and strategic advice.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
  • Band 2Francisco de Sousa da Câmara
    Band 2Francisco de Sousa da Câmara

    Francisco de Sousa da Câmara

    Francisco de Sousa da Câmara deals with domestic and international tax matters for high net worth individuals. He is seen as a highly respected and experienced tax practitioner with strong academic credentials.
  • Band 3Magda Fernandes
    Band 3Magda Fernandes

    Magda Fernandes

    Magda Fernandes is a partner at Morais Leitão, specialising in litigation and family law, including high net worth divorce matters and inheritance litigation. Much of Fernandes' work is international in scope.

    • Magda has been exceptional in working on a cross-jurisdiction matter. She is conscientious, responsive and a very safe pair of hands.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth
    • Magda Fernandes is a fantastic, dedicated, highly sophisticated lawyer and great fun to work with.

      Private Wealth Law respondentHigh Net Worth

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