Mr Bruno Santiago > Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados > Lisbon, Portugal > Lawyer Profile
Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados Offices

RUA CASTILHO, 165
1070-050 LISBOA
Portugal
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Mr Bruno Santiago

Work Department
Tax.
Position
Bruno Santiago is a Lawyer Specialist in Tax Law that practices in domestic and international taxation, both in consulting and in dispute resolution.
He coordinates dedicated teams in advising clients in cross-border transactions and transfer pricing taking advantage of his knowledge of Angolan and Mozambican taxation, product of his collaboration with the Africa Team – an internal structure that guarantees, on a permanent basis, and in close cooperation with the member firms of the Morais Leitão Legal Circle, personalised day-to-day assistance to clients on those jurisdictions.
He has also a strong activity in tax disputes and arbitration covering income taxes, VAT, property taxes as well as stamp duty on financial operations, in administrative, judicial and penalties proceedings.
Bruno Santiago represents clients from various sectors – financial services, oil and gas, energy, real estate and construction, media and advertising, pharmaceuticals, and private clients.
Career
Qualified (2002). Partner (2015) and co-coordinator of the Tax Department.
Languages
Portuguese, English, French, Spanish and German.
Memberships
Portuguese Bar Association (admitted in 2002). Portuguese Association of Tax Consultants. Portuguese Tax Association. International Fiscal Association. International Bar Association.
Education
Law Degree (Law Faculty of the University of Coimbra, 2000). Postgraduate Studies in Economic and European Criminal Law (Law Faculty of the University of Coimbra, 2000). Postgraduate Studies in Taxation (Instituto Superior de Gestão, 2001). LL.M. in Taxation (London School of Economics and Political Sciences, 2004). Master’s Degree in Corporate Law (Law Faculty of the University of Lisbon, 2007). Postgraduate Studies in Accounting Normalization System and IRC Code (IDEEF, Faculdade de Direito da Universidade de Lisboa, 2009).
Specialist Lawyer in Tax (title awarded by the Portuguese Bar Association in 2012).
Lawyer Rankings
Portugal > Tax
(Leading partners)Bruno Santiago
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Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados
Well-regarded for its ‘excellent technical quality’, Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados is a popular choice for private equity firms, major banks, private clients, and listed Portuguese companies, seeking assistance with the full spectrum of transactional, advisory, and litigation tax matters. The team leverages expertise across sectors including telecoms, energy, agribusiness, and real estate, making it well-equipped to tackle complex cross-border transactions. Operating from its offices in Lisbon, Porto, and Madeira, the practice is led by Bruno Santiago, who offers deep expertise in the tax regimes of Angola and Mozambique. Francisco de Sousa da Câmara
is a key contact for corporate taxation and restructuring advice to national and multinational corporations. Former co-head António Pedro Braga is no longer at the firm.
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