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João Velez de Lima

João Velez de Lima

Europe 2026

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Ranked in 2 practice areas

About

Provided by VdA

Europe

Practice Areas

Tax

Career

João Velez de Lima joined VdA in 2021. He is Partner of the Tax practice and Head Partner of the Porto office.

He particularly focuses his practice on corporate taxes, providing regular tax advice to national and international clients on a wide range of taxes as part of the (national and international) tax planning of corporate and international groups, and within the context of tax litigation.

João regularly supervises tax compliance, which includes the review of tax returns, audit and provision of tax support to close Portuguese companies’ accounts, and tax due diligences.

He has coordinated and managed the tax part of many M&A and corporate restructuring processes of corporate groups across different economic sectors and provided tax support to national companies going global and in family succession processes.

He often provides support within the context of structuring international investment in Portugal, particularly in the new technologies and real estate sectors.

Professional Memberships

Admitted to the Portuguese Bar Association.

Member of the International Fiscal Association

Member of the Portuguese Fiscal Association.

Publications

João has contributed several articles to industry magazines, directories, and newspapers.

Personal

Languages: Portuguese, English, Spanish

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers European Guide

General Business Law: Tax - Porto

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial
João Velez de Lima is one of the key members of the firm's tax team advising clients with ongoing tax management and aspects of M&A mandates. He also assists with tax audits and corporate restructurings.

Tax - Portugal

Band 5
Band 5

Individual Editorial

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.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • João Velez de Lima is an insightful and efficient lawyer.

    General Business Law: TaxChambers European Guide
  • João Velez de Lima has in-depth knowledge of the field. He understands the client's business and demonstrates good availability.

    TaxChambers European Guide
  • He has technical knowledge, is very assertive and has the ability to simplify matters.

    TaxChambers European Guide

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Porto

Portugal

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