Tax | Latin America

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.

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.

Standout firm DLA Piper (Puerto Rico) houses a solid tax team which joins the rankings this year after interviewees highlight the firm's strong capabilities in tax advisory. 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.