Europe Porto General Business Law: Tax

António Lobo Xavier is a hugely respected tax lawyer who has considerable experience in tax structuring mandates. He also advises on tax inspections.

Miguel Reis' move to join the team at VdA provides a significant boost to the firm's tax law capabilities. He provides advice on complex tax assessments and audits.

Miguel Durham Agrellos is a specialist tax lawyer who runs his own Porto firm Durham Agrellos. He acts for private clients on wealth management and succession planning matters. He also advises corporate clients on restructuring operations and on challenges to tax assessments.

António Pedro Braga has experience in the tax structuring of real estate development projects and corporate mergers and acquisitions.

Maria Dulce Soares leads the Porto office's tax offering. She advises international clients on tax assessments and assists with any subsequent tax appeals. She also advises on the interpretation of VAT rules in complex situations relating to the provision of services.

Heading the firm's tax department, Miguel Torres often advises on the tax structuring of corporate transactions. He also acts for real estate holding companies on restructuring processes made in order to access tax incentives for SICAFIs. He additionally offers expertise in tax appeals.

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.