Praised for its ability to offer a ‘personalised and efficient service’, CS’Associados specialises in tax structuring for corporate and financial transactions, particularly within the hospitality sector, while also handling tax disputes and advising on state aid matters. Co-head António Rocha Mendes is praised as ’extremely competent, with in-depth knowledge of tax law’. Fellow co-head João Batista Pereira is noted for his specialism in complex tax litigation cases.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘We have worked with António Rocha Mendes' team for many years in the area of ​​tax law and we recommend this team. Antônio is a renowned tax professional and has known how to gather and form a competent, client-oriented team around him.'

  • ‘António Rocha Mendes is naturally the reference, but we are very satisfied with the other lawyers we work with, namely João Batista Pereira.'

  • ‘The team at CS Associados has been and continues to be a pleasure to work with. From the start, they designed solutions which were tailored to our specific needs and thinking ahead for a long-term advantageous solution. They also provide a much-needed interface between us foreigners used to different tax cultures to the Portuguese intricacies and cultural differences. It has been a complete service from design to implementation and conclusion.'

  • ‘The lead has been António Rocha Mendes who has kept an ever close control and involved role so that we received feedback and information regularly in an understandable and coherent way.'

  • ‘CS' Associados is an excellent law firm, given the quality of the legal services it provides.'

  • 'We fully trust their services. CS'Associados offers personalised and efficient service. The team is extremely professional and multidisciplinary. They are innovative when it comes to knowing the law.'

  • ‘Antônio Rocha Mendes is extremely competent, with in-depth knowledge of tax law. Empathetic and available.'

  • 'The CSA tax team never cease to amaze me with the solutions they achieve.'

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

António Rocha Mendes, João Batista Pereira

Other key lawyers

Martim Teixeira, Mónica Barroso de Almeida