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VdA

Tax

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VdA

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About

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At VdA we have a highly specialized tax practice team with an in-depth knowledge of both the Portuguese and Portuguese speaking countries tax environment. We are known for playing the lead role in coordinating advisors in several jurisdictions thus providing our clients with a full added-value service. We advise both national and multinational economic groups, listed companies and other major corporations, financial institutions and investment funds operating in the Portuguese markets, including foundations and private equity investors and work closely with other practice areas across the firm, to offer our clients efficient and creative tax solutions in all areas of business. We advise on
tax optimization, international tax planning, tax structuring of mergers, spin-offs, acquisitions and restructurings, tax planning of financial transactions and products, property taxation and estate planning, fees, customs duties, value added tax and indirect taxes, tax disputes and litigation. We have a high degree of expertise in the field of transfer pricing – our clients are major groups of companies operating in the local market.
For a comprehensive list of the services we provide both internationally and in the Portugal, visit the VdA website for more details: http://vda.pt/en

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Tax - Portugal

Band 1

Band 1


What the Team is Known For

VdA has a renowned practice group advising on complex tax matters. The team's expertise includes assisting with the tax structuring of corporate, capital markets and real estate transactions. It is particularly experienced in handling the tax aspects of multi-jurisdictional project financing matters, often in the energy sector.

Work Highlights

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  • VdA assisted APIFARMA and other pharmaceutical clients with tax disputes against the Portuguese Tax Authority for matters regarding VAT in the pharmaceutical industry.

Strengths

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  • The key strengths of the team are its know-how and ability to take risks and innovate.

    Tax respondentEurope
  • VdA demonstrates excellent knowledge of our processes, industry, way of working and approach. The team is always able to tailor its solutions to our needs.

    Tax respondentEurope
  • The law firm understands the client's reality and adjusts its services to the clients' needs, which is very positive.

    Tax respondentEurope
  • The team stands out for its solid technical expertise and collaboration across different legal areas, which allows it to offer comprehensive and effective solutions and consistent service quality.

    Tax respondentEurope
  • Even when dealing with more complex issues, VdA always manages to adopt a logical and sustained approach to these matters.

    Tax respondentEurope

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Tiago Marreiros Moreira
    Band 2Tiago Marreiros Moreira

    Tiago Marreiros Moreira

    Tiago Marreiros Moreira is well positioned to advise clients on the introduction of new tax regimes, as well as tax structuring and real estate and energy transactions.

  • Band 3Francisco Cabral Matos
    Band 3Francisco Cabral Matos

    Francisco Cabral Matos

    Francisco Cabral Matos regularly assists clients with the tax aspects of corporate transactions and reorganisations, as well as with corporate income tax matters.

    • Francisco Cabral Matos has a clear command of the entire practice area, always keeping in mind the real needs of the transaction.

      Tax respondentEurope
  • Band 3Joaquim Pedro Lampreia
    Band 3Joaquim Pedro Lampreia

    Joaquim Pedro Lampreia

    Joaquim Pedro Lampreia is recognised for advising clients on the tax aspects of acquisitions, as well as on corporate income tax matters. He is additionally well placed to represent clients in tax disputes.

    • Joaquim Pedro Lampreia is a highly astute and knowledgeable lawyer. He stands out for his remarkable ability to formulate strategic and tactical opinions, always with a thoughtful approach tailored to the context.

      Tax respondentEurope
  • Band 5Conceição Gamito
    Band 5Conceição Gamito

    Conceição Gamito

    Conceição Gamito advises clients on the VAT and customs aspects of transactions, including in the real estate sector. She is further able to assist with tax disputes.

    • Conceição Gamito is technically excellent and a true adviser who goes far beyond providing tax services.

      Tax respondentEurope
  • Band 5João Velez de Lima
    Band 5João Velez de Lima

    João Velez de Lima

    João Velez de Lima assists clients with a range of corporate tax mandates. He advises on the tax structuring of transactions, particularly those arising in the energy sector.

    • João Velez de Lima has in-depth knowledge of the field. He understands the client's business and demonstrates good availability.

      Tax respondentEurope
    • He has technical knowledge, is very assertive and has the ability to simplify matters.

      Tax respondentEurope
  • Band 5Miguel C Reis
    Band 5Miguel C Reis

    Miguel C Reis

    Miguel Reis regularly assists clients from the energy sector with tax matters such as restructurings, indirect tax issues and tax audits.

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