Ranking tables

Tax | Latin America

Puerto Rico

Tax covers a broad range of matters on both the contentious and non-contentious side. Relevant matters includes tax advisory work on international taxation, including transfer pricing and double taxation is highly relevant to this area, as is advice on tax structures for corporate transactions. This section also covers tax controversies, including both litigation and audits.

All Departments profiles

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Band 1

  1. O'Neill & Borges LLC
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    O'Neill & Borges LLC
    Tax
    2026 | Band 1 | 16 Years Ranked

    O'Neill & Borges is a highly acclaimed powerhouse firm and fields a sizeable team of tax specialists in Puerto Rico. The department is highly active advising clients on the structuring of tax-efficient vehicles for major M&A transactions, negotiating tax incentives and the tax implications of corporate divestments. Its noted bench of strong practitioners has in-depth experience representing clients in administrative proceedings, including tax audits and ruling requests. The firm boasts an impressive roster of key clients from the finance and energy industries.

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Band 2

  1. Pietrantoni Mendez & Alvarez LLC
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    Pietrantoni Mendez & Alvarez LLC
    Tax
    2026 | Band 2 | 16 Years Ranked

    Pietrantoni Mendez & Alvarez is a respected full-service firm offering comprehensive tax advice in Puerto Rico. The team possesses considerable experience advising multinational clients on income tax and tax exemption matters. The department regularly acts for clients from the energy, advertising and financial services industries on efficient tax structures for commercial operations, while also offering further experience assisting clients with administrative proceedings before the tax authorities.

  2. Reichard & Escalera LLC
    2
    Reichard & Escalera LLC
    Tax
    2026 | Band 2 | 11 Years Ranked

    Reichard & Escalera fields a well-regarded practice group with solid expertise in a range of Puerto Rican tax matters. The team is routinely instructed by noteworthy domestic and international clients from the life sciences, pharmaceutical and telecommunications sectors. The department is highly adept at assisting clients with tax incentive and exemption schemes, as well as corporate transactions and restructuring.

  3. McConnell Valdés LLC
    Tax
    2026 | Band 2
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Band 3

  1. DLA Piper (Puerto Rico) LLC
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    DLA Piper (Puerto Rico) LLC
    Tax
    2026 | Band 3 | 2 Years Ranked

    Standout firm DLA Piper houses a solid tax team with strong capabilities in advisory work. The department can also claim expertise in tax credits, tax structuring and regulatory advice. The law firm is often called upon by clients from the finance, aviation and food and beverage sectors.

  2. Ferraiuoli LLC
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    Ferraiuoli LLC
    Tax
    2026 | Band 3 | 12 Years Ranked

    Ferraiuoli joins the rankings this year following glowing feedback from clients and market commentators alike for its expertise in tax mandates. The well-regarded tax department is sought after for advice on tax issues pertaining to corporate transactions, as well as tax credits and incentives. The team is also well placed to assist with tax controversy and contentious matters. The firm's clients come from a range of industries including food and beverages, hospitality and finance.