Counting market-leading corporates, banks and financial institutions among its key client roster, the team at Cuatrecasas is praised for its ‘deep technical knowledge of both substantial tax implications and procedural ones.’ The team is well-versed in big-ticket transactional work, as well as contentious matters at the judicial and administrative levels. Spearheading the team is Serena Cabrita Neto who stands out for her ’great ability to find solutions to all problems’. Neto, who joined from PLMJ in July 2023, succeeds the previous practice head Pedro Vidal Matos, who is singled out for his focus on tax audits and tax litigation, representing clients both in domestic and international courts. Gonçalo Bastos Lopes is recommended for his knowledge of tax matters related to M&A, corporate restructuring, financings and capital markets deals. Ana Helena Farinha is noted for her experienced in corporate income tax, while Marta Duarte Silva focuses on private clients work, and financial and income tax. Susana Estêvão Gonçalves is no longer at the firm.

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Testimonials

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‘Knowledge, experience and pragmatism.'
‘The main qualities are extremely high technical knowledge, the uncompromising defence of the client and their interests, the transparency and effectiveness in transmitting the stages of the matters.'
'I have worked with Serena Cabrita Neto for over 15 years, and in addition to being one of the best professionals in her area of expertise, she stands out from all the others for her clarity of ideas, her great ability to find solutions to all problems, no matter how complex they may seem, and to create empathy and trust with the client.'
‘The team is very efficient and diligent.'
'The results obtained were exceptional.’
‘Cuatrecasas Lisbon tax team has solid knowledge of Portuguese and international tax law and a pragmatic approach to deliver solutions to clients. Their memos and emails are drafted in a detailed and clear way and risks are duly identified.’
‘Relevant knowledge of the clients' needs and deep technical knowledge of both substantial tax implications and procedural ones.’

Key clients

AIG Europe Limited - Sucursal Portugal
Amundi Funds
Bankinter Logistica, S.L. and Montepino Logistica, S.L.
Unavets Healthcare SLU
FCA Capital IFIC / FCA Bank
Merrill Lynch International and Bofa Securities Europe, S.A.
Adam Foods Group’s Portuguese Subsidiary – Nutmark, Lda (Zona Franca da Madeira)
Rhenus Group
Robinson Club Gmbh’s Portuguese Subsidiary – Robinson Hotels Portugal, S.A.
Vivalto Santé Group
Everest Infraestruture Partners, Inc
DHL / Hillebrand Group
Médis – Companhia Portuguesa de Seguros
Portugal Village of Life
Liberty Mutual Insurance Company
Future Healthcare / Saúde Prime
Capgemini Portugal

Work highlights

Advising Everest International Partners on the acquisition of Blue Sites.
Advising AIG on the buy-side tax warranty and indemnity insurance policy.
Advising Bankinter Logistica and Montepino Logistica on the investment structure and acquisition of a logistics asset in Portugal.