Maria Dulce Soares > Abreu Advogados > Lisbon, Portugal > Lawyer Profile

The ‘very professional and available’ team at Abreu Advogados, with a notable presence in Porto, is recognised for its strength in the real estate, life sciences, and manufacturing sectors. The team offers services across a range of practice areas, including tax, corporate, employment, dispute resolution, and banking. Leading the firm’s tax group is Maria Dulce Soares, who excels particularly in contentious matters and earns praise for her ‘in-depth technical knowledge’. Arbitration specialist Paulo de Tarso Domingues is renowned for his prowess in litigation and corporate law, while Rui Peixoto Duarte is distinguished by his deep expertise in both real estate and corporate matters. Maria Santa Martha focuses on large-scale real estate transactions. José Carlos Vasconcelos is no longer at the firm.

Fielding a team of ‘highly specialised professionals’, Abreu Advogados is a standout in the tax space, frequently advising on complex matters including green taxation, blockchain, and digital assets. Founding partner Miguel Teixeira de Abreu is a leading authority in international tax affairs. Alexandra Courela co-leads the team, offering expert guidance to domestic and international clients, while Nuno Cunha Barnabé is a trusted adviser to high-net-worth individuals, family offices, and asset managers in Portuguese-speaking markets. Mariana Gouveia de Oliveira’s proficiency spans income tax, transfer pricing, and indirect tax. Mariana Gouveia de Oliveira is active in cross-border mandates, a central area of expertise for the firm. Heading the Porto-based tax practice, Maria Dulce Soares is highly experienced in both transactional and contentious matters, while Susana Duarte is particularly noted for her corporate income tax expertise.