Tax
Noted for its ‘excellence in the national legal market’, the team at PLMJ advises on the full scope of tax matters, including banking and real estate transactions, M&A, wealth management, estate planning, and tax litigation. A mix of blue-chip companies, Portuguese and international banks, family offices and HNWIs turn to the team for its capabilities in complex cross-border transactions. Practice head Isaque Ramos boasts an an impressive track record advising on transaction-related taxation matters in Portugal and Africa, showcasing notable experience in coordinating and assisting with M&A, real estate deals and internationalisation processes. Another name to note for transactional tax mandates, Dinis Tracana is well versed in cross-border deals, while Priscila Santos is often instructed by energy, industrial and financial services companies in tax disputes. Associate Carolina Campos Dias is praised for her ’unwavering work ethic and contagious dynamism’. Serena Cabrita Neto is no longer at the firm. Since publication, the firm integrated RRP Advogados in July 2024, adding Ricardo Reigada Pereira and Leonardo Scolari to the team.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
'PLMJ is recognised for its excellence in the national legal market.'
‘Carolina Campos Dias has established herself as a reference in the field of tax law in Portugal. Endowed with an unwavering work ethic and contagious dynamism, her ability to interpret and apply complex tax provisions, combined with a refined strategic vision, makes her a fundamental part of any team.'
‘The firm did a very good job looking for solutions that were compatible with the commercial proposals and with the needs of foreign companies.’
'I work directly with partner Isaque Ramos. He is an excellent professional, very proactive, with innovative ideas (which is not easy to find in tax matters) and extremely efficient.'
‘Quality and speed in the response and support provided. Diversity of departments that deal with matters, which makes it a firm with a very significant scope.’
'Priscila Santos - The characteristics I emphasise are her availability and professionalism. Priscila is fluent in tax matters and has a great deal of experience in tax litigation. She is always very friendly and relevant.'
‘The team is very capable at dealing with highly complex matters requiring international tax sophistication. They are also very responsive and business oriented.’
'Dinis Tracana is knowledgeable, responsible and makes a real effort to understand our business.'
Key clients
- Catella Asset Management
- Davidson Kempner / Pioneer
- Galp Energia
- H&M
- Live Nation Entertainment
- Pernod-Ricard Portugal
- Philip Morris International (Portugal)
- Promiris
- ReGa Energy
- Ryanair
- Sofarma
- TAP - Transportes Aéreos Portugueses
- TK Elevadores Portugal
Work highlights
- Advising Capgemini on the choice of the corporate model to be followed and on the tax and accounting implementation of the acquisition of Altran and the merger of the two groups in Portugal.
- Advised Davidson Kemper on all tax issues concerning the acquisition of a large-scale portfolio of high-grade hospitality and real estate assets in Portugal.
- Advising Pioneer Point Partners and Davidson Kempner on the tax structuring and implementation of a transaction which involves the construction of one of the largest data centres in Europe.
Lawyers
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Isaque Ramos