José Maria Cabral Sacadura > Cuatrecasas > Lisbon, Portugal > Lawyer Profile

Cuatrecasas
Avenida Fontes Pereira de Melo, 6
Lisbon 1050-121
Portugal
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Position

Partner

Career

Specialist in tax law and in structuring and coordinating transactions.

José Maria Cabral Sacadura specializes in structuring and coordinating transactions in Portugal and abroad, particularly focusing on tax consultancy.

He advises multinational and Portuguese groups, particularly private equity funds and other financial and asset management institutions—from different sectors such as real estate, energy and infrastructures—on a wide range of matters, including M&A, reorganizations, financing, value chain organization, intangible assets and financial instruments, and other tax adjustment matters.

Before joining Cuatrecasas, he worked at law firms in Portugal, as well as at leading law firms and  accounting firms in New York and Luxembourg, gaining experience in the European, US, Latin American and African markets.

He publishes work regularly and participates in forums specializing in tax and transactions.

He is a member of the Portuguese Bar Association.

Lawyer Rankings

Portugal > Tax

(Next Generation Partners)

José Maria Cabral Sacadura  – Cuatrecasas

Fielding a team of ‘magnificent professionals with great dedication’, Cuatrecasas‘ tax practice counts market-leading corporates, banks, and financial institutions among its key roster of clients. The team is well equipped to handle complex transactional mandates and contentious tax issues at the judicial and administrative levels. Leading the practice is Serena Cabrita Neto, who is highly regarded for her focus on tax litigation and international tax mandates. Pedro Vidal Matos, an expert in tax audits and litigation, stands out for his extensive experience representing clients in both domestic and international courts. Gonçalo Bastos Lopes is another key figure, offering notable expertise in the tax aspects of M&A, corporate restructuring, financings, and capital markets deals. Ana Helena Farinha brings her extensive knowledge of corporate income tax to the team. José Maria Cabral Sacadura joined from TELLES in July 2024. Susana Estêvão Gonçalves is no longer at the firm.