João Velez de Lima
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Band 3 : General Business Law: Tax
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Provided by João Velez de Lima
Practice Areas
Tax
Career
João Velez de Lima joined VdA in 2021. He is Partner of the Tax practice.
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
Europe
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.
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"João Velez de Lima is a great tax adviser, with very high technical skills and a really good attitude."
"João Velez de Lima is a great tax adviser, with very high technical skills and a really good attitude."