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Praised for its ability to ‘communicate in clear, concrete language for client’, the tax group at Linklaters capitalises on the firm’s robust corporate team and extensive global network to assist with market-defining transactions and complex cross-border matters. Particularly skilled in transactional tax work, the team also offers standout expertise in regulatory and contentious tax issues. Rui Camacho Palma leads the practice, bringing exceptional knowledge of international tax planning and the structuring of transformative public and private M&A deals. Inês Pisco Bento adds strength in tax litigation, including arbitration and judicial proceedings.

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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘Reactivity, knowledge of the sector, pragmatism in solutions.'

  • ‘Linklater's professionals demonstrate a high level of mastery of topics, with the ability to communicate in clear, concrete language for clients.'

  • ‘The most valued qualities are friendliness, clarity, collaborative spirit and mastery of topics.'

  • ‘We have a long-term relationship with the Linklaters tax practice and we see it as best-in-class. Furthermore, they are sharp and to the point, which turns a high-quality offering into a good value-for-money.’

  • ‘Rui Palma stands out as one of the best (or the best) tax lawyers in Portugal. Lots of experience and knowledge, and a great person.’

  • ‘Rui Palma - a tax star with a lot of corporate know-how. The most competent tax professional I know in Portugal. Brilliant, work capacity and great rapport.'

  • ‘The Linklaters tax team is the most qualified on the market, especially in processes of great complexity and scale. The knowledge, experience, creativity and ability to find solutions on the part of the department head, Rui Palma, and the rest of the team are incomparable.'

  • ‘Linklaters tax team offers an outstanding level of service, both in terms of quality and timeliness of delivery, combined with deep expertise and tailored solutions, essential to our business.'

Key clients

  • Real I.S. AG
  • Hyperion
  • Stoneshield Investment Fund SC
  • BNP Paribas Personal Finance
  • NOWO - Communications, S.A. and |Onitelecom - Infocomunicações, S.A.
  • ECS – Sociedade Gestora de Fundos de Capital de Risco, S.A.
  • Sonae Sierra
  • Modelo Continente Hipermercados, S.A. (MCH)
  • Banco Comercial Português

Work highlights

  • Advised Real I.S., in regard to the Portuguese and EU law tax implications of the acquisition of the entire share capital of the company that currently owns K-Tower.
  • Provided tax structuring advice to Hyperion in the context of its first equity raise from third party investors.
  • Recurring tax litigation support to clients spanning various industry sectors, namely in respect of cross-border tax litigation.

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Inês Pisco Bento
Linklaters
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Rui Camacho Palma
Linklaters

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Rui Camacho Palma

Other key lawyers

Inês Pisco Bento