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Singled out as ‘one of the best law firms for tax matters’ in the country, Garrigues Portugal is routinely sought out by clients engaged in the banking, real estate, technology, and insurance sectors. The tax practice is noted for its strong credentials in market-shaping M&A transactions, well as in assisting clients with tax disputes before administrative, judicial and arbitral courts. Pedro Miguel Braz excels in tax litigation, showcasing an impressive track record in proceedings before the European Court of Justice. He heads up the team alongside senior partner Fernando Castro Silva, who oversees general corporate tax and transfer pricing matters, and Miguel Cortez Pimentel, who leads on international tax and M&A mandates. Senior associate José Diogo Mégre Pires is regularly involved in the complex and large transactions in Portugal, advising on structuring projects.

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Testimonials

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  • 'Garrigues, through the team managed and coordinated by Pedro Miguel Braz, provides an unparalleled service in the Portuguese market in this area. We value their technical knowledge and the excellent quality of the procedural documents produced.'

  • ‘We recommend Pedro Miguel Braz for his personal qualities and the enormous knowledge and experience he has in the area of ​​tax litigation.’

  • 'They are one of the best law firms for tax matters.' 

  • ‘Fernando Castro Silva and Pedro Miguel Braz are the two partners we work with and both have extensive experience and knowledge in tax matters, and their positions are always well considered and reasonable. Their knowledge is very comprehensive, they are knowledgeable of all areas of tax law.'

  • ‘Excellent service provided by Miguel Cortez Pimentel and his team. Always available and with quality response content.'

  • ‘Quick and concise responses; great availability; excellent technical knowledge.'

  • 'They are very diligent, competent and technically responsible. My experience has essentially been with Pedro Miguel Braz who provides us with an exceptional quality service.’

  • ‘This team is very knowledgeable of tax legislation, as well as the topics that are important to the company and that impact the sector in which it operates. They promote a close relationship with clientss, seeking to understand their needs and meeting their needs and expectations.'

Key clients

  • BNP Paribas Financial Services
  • Banco Santander Totta
  • Clearstream Banking Luxembourg

Lawyers

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Leading individuals

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Pedro Miguel Braz, Fernando Castro Silva, Miguel Cortez Pimentel

Other key lawyers

Isabel Vieira dos Reis, José Diogo Mégre Pires, Ana Isabel Batista, Mariana Martins Silva