Career
José is one of the founding partners of CCSL Advogados and currently managing partner.
He leads the tax and international investment practice of the firm focusing on transactions.
José is a seasoned tax and international investment expert, leading the firm's practice in these areas. He began his career at top law firms in Portugal, focusing on tax consulting and litigation. José then joined McKinsey & Company's Public Sector Tax Practice, serving as an expert consultant.
Now at CCSL Advogados, José leads the firm's tax and international investment practices, covering a wide range of business sectors. He has a proven track record advising domestic and global clients on the tax implications of their operations and supporting their tax compliance needs. José also works extensively with private clients and SMEs across the jurisdictions served by the firm.
In addition to his advisory work, José acts as an arbitrator for tax disputes in Portugal, leveraging his deep expertise.
Personal
Coordinator of the Postgraduate Studies Course of Energy Law at the Universidade Católica Portuguesa Law School.
Founding Member of EnerXXI, an energy think thank.
IBFD - International Bureau of Fiscal Documentation correspondent for Angola (2011-2017) and Portugal (2012-2017).
Teaching Assistant at the International Tax Center - Lieden University (2010-2011).
Education
University of Lisbon – School of Law
Law Degree
2001 - 2006
University of Lisbon – School of Law
Postgraduate Studies in Tax Planning
2005 - 2006
Universidade Católica Portuguesa Law School
Postgraduate Studies in Tax Law
2008 - 2008
Leiden University
Adv. LLM in International Taxation
2009 - 2010
Nova School of Business and Economics
General Management Course, Business Administration and Management
2022 - 2023