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Tax
Abreu Advogados is noted for its ability to combine ‘extreme technical knowledge’ with a ’commercial approach'.The team is regularly instructed to advise on the tax aspects of significant transactions, and notably excels in green taxation - including renewable energy taxation - digital assets and blockchain technology taxation. Tax law has been central to the firm’s core since its inception, with founding partner Miguel Teixeira de Abreu specialising in international tax affairs. Alexandra Courela advises both national and international clients on a range of tax matters and co-leads the team with Nuno Da Cunha Barnabé. Barnabé is a key contact for high-net-worth (HNW) individuals, family offices, private banking and asset manager businesses in Portugal and Portuguese-speaking nations. Mariana Gouveia de Oliveira is a seasoned tax practitioner whose experience covers income tax, transfer pricing, indirect tax and cross-border mandates, the latter of which is a core area of activity for Maria Inês Assis. With extensive experience in both transactional and contentious tax matters, Maria Dulce Soares leads the Porto-based tax practice, where Susana Duarte is a name to note for corporate income tax and international matters.
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Testimonials
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‘They are unique in that they provide fast replies and a broad range of knowledge.'
‘Alexandra Courela is exceptional. Fast replies, knowledgeable, and friendly.’
‘What I like about Abreu’s tax service is that it combines great technical capacity, with great quality of service and availability.'
'The team works as a unique entity. Everyone is capable and delivers.’
- ‘I highlight the technical knowledge and availability of Joana Maldonado Reis and Nuno Barnabé.'
‘The team combines extreme technical knowledge, 24/7 availability, and a commercial approach. Their international perspective is unique.'
‘I tend to work with Nuno Cunha Barnabé. He is the star of the Portuguese tax and private clients industry. He is always available, technically excellent, commercially minded, and very clear. He is also an extremely nice person to work with.'
‘They are always very efficient, and straightforward in their feedback/advice. They are also fully knowledgeable of the tax issues and propose good ideas to solve challenging cases.'
Key clients
- Bristol-Myers Squibb
- Cepsa – Portuguesa Petróleos, S.A.
- Chint Solar Portugal Projects B.V.
- Copenhagen Offshore Partners
- Idealista, S.A.U.
- Imprensa Nacional Casa da Moeda (INCM)
- Kinda Home
- Marques Sgps, S.A.
- Prio Group
- Santa Casa Da Misericórdia De Lisboa
- Statkraft
- TOTAL
Work highlights
- Advising Copenhagen Offshore Partners on the structuring and financing of an offshore wind farm project (6 GW) to be implemented in Portugal.
- Advised Instituto Nacional Casa da Moeda on the development and implementation of NFT – Moeda Portuguesa.
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Alexandra Courela
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Alexandra Courela, Nuno da Cunha Barnabé