Tax | Europe

Garrigues is a market-leading law firm assisting clients with a variety of matters, including a particular focus on the tax structuring of real estate and corporate acquisitions, often acting for investment funds. The team also has a strong background in representing clients in high-profile contentious tax matters, including disputes around the constitutionality of tax levies, as well as VAT, capital gains tax and withholding tax issues. It additionally advises on transfer pricing matters.

Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva is a highly regarded practice handling a wide range of tax matters, noted particularly for its strength in tax litigation. The team possesses specific expertise in challenging income tax assessments and stamp duty issues. Clients benefit from its wide domestic footprint and experience handling international matters, with particular strength in those involving other lusophone jurisdictions. It frequently assists clients with the tax aspects of corporate acquisitions.

VdA is 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.

Abreu Advogados is a dedicated group advising on the tax structuring of corporate transactions, including restructurings, as well as assisting clients with VAT, transfer pricing and regulatory compliance issues. The team also represents clients in tax litigation matters, including challenges to corporate income tax assessments. The firm has particular experience in the tax structuring of cross-border projects.

Cuatrecasas is a well-respected group handling a diverse range of contentious and non-contentious tax issues, including corporate and personal income tax litigation and stamp duty disputes, as well as the tax structuring of cross-border corporate transactions and restructurings. It also advises on tax structuring for investment funds.

Linklaters is a standout international tax practice that often works alongside the firm's corporate, banking and real estate departments to assist clients with the tax structuring of multi-jurisdictional transactions. The tax team additionally represents large financial sector clients in disputes concerning tax assessments. It also advises clients on tax reimbursement claims.

Uría Menéndez is recognised for providing expert advice on the tax aspects of M&A, real estate and capital markets transactions, as well as corporate restructurings. It is frequently active in matters relating to VAT, stamp duty, property tax, real estate transfer tax and income tax. The law firm also assists clients with the tax aspects of permanent establishment issues. The team also possesses solid experience advising international asset management firms.

CMS is well known for advising both Portuguese and international clients on the tax elements of complex M&A deals, including those relating to private equity funds, and on the tax structuring of capital markets transactions. It possesses a strong track record in cross-border tax structuring projects and has extensive experience in the energy and real estate sectors. The law firm also represents clients in tax disputes, as well as acting on regulatory compliance issues.

CS'Associados has a strong focus on the tax structuring of corporate and financial transactions, often acting for clients in the hospitality sector as well as investment funds. Additionally, it assists with the tax aspects of state aid matters. The law firm also represents clients in tax disputes.

DLA Piper has a dedicated team that offers both transactional and standalone tax advice. The law firm boasts an impressively varied client roster, with clients hailing from the aviation, energy, tobacco and financial services sectors. It is experienced in handling tax litigation, VAT assessments and tax audit procedures. Clients benefit from the firm's international network and strong track record of handling cross-border matters.

Espanha e Associados is a full-service firm notably advising telecommunications and real estate companies. The team acts on corporate income tax mandates and VAT arbitration matters, amongst other mandates. In addition, the law firm advises on the tax structuring of acquisitions.

PLMJ is a well-regarded group that advises clients on the tax structuring of cross-border corporate and real estate transactions. The law firm also represents clients in corporate income tax assessments, withholding tax issues and VAT mandates. It regularly works with banks and private equity companies, as well as advising clients from the public sector on tax matters, including around state aid.

Sérvulo & Associados is an established group frequently advising clients on tax planning and tax litigation matters. It further offers experience in assisting companies with tax structuring and potential tax liabilities. The team is adept in submitting ruling requests before the Portuguese tax authorities.

SRS Legal offers a comprehensive service to domestic and international clients. It deals with the tax structuring of real estate and corporate transactions, VAT issues, stamp duty and corporate income tax. The law firm also represents clients in tax disputes, including around dividends and challenges to tax assessments.

TELLES houses a strong team of well-respected practitioners active in the Portuguese tax legal market. The firm is notably able to assist clients with the tax aspects of real estate transactions and corporate acquisitions as well as complex restructurings. Its clients include private equity groups and energy companies, amongst others.