Tax

Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados

Lauded for its ‘in-depth technical knowledge’, Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados’ tax practice is routinely engaged by private equity firms, large banks, private clients, public sector entities, and Portuguese listed companies on the full scope of transactional, advisory and litigation tax maters. With expertise spanning the telecoms, energy, agribusiness and real estate sectors (among others), the team is also well placed to assist with complex cross-border transactions. The practice, which is split across the Lisbon, Porto and Madeira offices, is jointly led by António Pedro Braga and Bruno Santiago . Braga is noted for his focus on national and international corporate taxation, while Santiago boasts extensive knowledge of the tax systems in Angola and Mozambique. Francisco de Sousa da Câmara is a key port of call for large national and multinational companies on corporate taxation and restructurings. António Lobo Xavier recently left the firm to become the chairman of EDP’s General and Supervisory Board.

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‘Availability and quality of intervention.’
‘Technical knowledge, client-care skills, quick response and pro-business.'
‘I recommend the firm for the quality of the team, its knowledge of the subject and the ability to assess the tax impacts of the transactions under analysis.'
‘Ricardo Moura: knowledge, ability to analyse and respond in a timely manner.'
‘Isabel Santos Fidalgo - closeness and commitment.'
‘The team has in-depth technical knowledge and monitoring of national and European tax regulations, having lawyers specialised in the various areas of tax law such as IRC, IRS and VAT, and experience in matters that apply to economic groups across the board, allowing full monitoring of matters.'
‘I highlight António Pedro Braga - a solid lawyer who inspires confidence due to his tax legal knowledge, and his ability to deeply analyse complex issues and understand the perspective of the client and their business, in order to present appropriate practical action paths.'

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