Department profile
PLMJ

Tax

Europe Guide 2026 : Portugal


PLMJ

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About

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PLMJ prides itself on always seeking precise and pragmatic tax solutions and effectively defending our clients' interests.

Our team works in all areas of tax law, including tax advisory, parafiscal charges and tax litigation. We assist corporate clients across all business sectors and industries, proactively working with our clients throughout the life cycle of their business.

This team works seamlessly with other PLMJ teams and always seeks to partner with our clients' in-house teams.

Our clients choose us because we are a team that deals with every aspect, from assessment to implementation, of the most significant and complex transactions in the country. These include mergers, acquisitions, restructurings, financial transactions and foreign investments in Portugal and from Portugal abroad, especially in Europe and the Portuguese-speaking world.

Our tax litigation practice covers all stages of tax litigation and proceedings. This includes the defence of our clients' interests in all administrative, arbitration and judicial proceedings. We also represent our clients in tax, customs and social security offences.

In addition, we advise and represent our clients in cases involving the most controversial and innovative tax issues in Portugal, including before the Court of Justice of the European Union.

Chambers Review

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Tax - Portugal

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

PLMJ houses a well-regarded group that advises clients on the tax structuring of cross-border corporate and real estate transactions. The law firm also represents clients in corporate income tax assessments, withholding tax issues and VAT mandates. It regularly works with banks and private equity companies, as well as advising clients from the public sector on tax matters.

Work Highlights

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  • PLMJ advised Cegid Group on the tax aspects of its acquisition and reorganisation of Grupo Primavera.

Strengths

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  • We value the team for its ability to provide business-oriented solutions to complex tax issues.

    Tax respondentEurope
  • The lawyers at PLMJ always respond quickly and with quality.

    Tax respondentEurope
  • PLMJ is a truly easy team to work with. The lawyers are quick to respond and focused on finding solutions, not just raising issues. They understand the business, speak our language and are available. Above all, they transform complex issues into simple language.

    Tax respondentEurope
  • PLMJ has a cohesive, multidisciplinary team, with excellent technical depth and consistency among the various professionals. Its lawyers work collaboratively, always ensuring solid and well-articulated responses.

    Tax respondentEurope
  • The tax team is excellent from a technical point of view without ever losing sight of the practical aspects that matter to our daily business.

    Tax respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Ricardo Reigada Pereira
    Band 2Ricardo Reigada Pereira

    Ricardo Reigada Pereira

    Ricardo Reigada Pereira is praised for his ability to assist clients with tax disputes, including arbitrations, and tax structuring for real estate transactions. His clients include real estate companies and public entities.

    • Ricardo is extremely sharp, available and has a helicopter vision that allows him to master and connect different legal and strategic areas.

      Tax respondentEurope
    • Ricardo can simplify the complex and anticipate risks with impressive clarity.

      Tax respondentEurope
    • Ricardo Reigada Pereira is a well-rounded lawyer with an excellent tax background.

      Tax respondentEurope
  • Band 5Dinis Tracana
    Band 5Dinis Tracana

    Dinis Tracana

    Dinis Tracana is a well-reputed lawyer who advises clients on tax structurings and tax elements of restructurings as well as transfer pricing and VAT mandates.

    • Dinis Tracana is available and makes an effort to understand our needs and delivers on that basis.

      Tax respondentEurope
    • Dinis is very strong technically, up to date with case law and market practice, and delivers complex advice in a direct and to the point style.

      Tax respondentEurope
    • He has a clear and practical mind.

      Tax respondentEurope
  • Up and ComingIsaque Ramos
    Up and ComingIsaque Ramos

    Isaque Ramos

    Isaque Ramos advises clients on a range of tax mandates in Portugal. These notably include cross-border transactions and investments, VAT matters and real estate tax issues.

    • Isaque Ramos is more than a tax law expert; he is a legal strategist with global vision and surgical precision.

      Tax respondentEurope

Ranked Individuals at PLMJ (3)

Portugal

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