Espanha e Associados > Lisbon, Portugal > Firm Profile
Espanha e Associados Offices
RUA CASTILHO Nº75, 8D
1250-068 LISBON
Portugal
Espanha e Associados > The Legal 500 Rankings
Portugal > Tax Tier 3
Drawing considerable praise from clients for its ‘solid knowledge of national and international tax matters’, the ‘very experienced’ team at Espanha e Associados advises on a broad range of tax-related matters. With a strong foothold in the financial services, IT, and insurance sectors, the practice is well positioned to cater to the diverse needs of its clients. Practice head Elsa Rodrigues focuses on transactional tax matters, dealing with all aspects of corporate and international taxation. Senior associate Sara Botelho de Almeida is noted for her knowledge of the Portuguese regulations regarding income taxes and indirect taxation, while Ricardo Peão is particularly active in tax litigation. Founding partner João Espanha has now joined BROSETA Abogados.Practice head(s):
Elsa Rodrigues
Other key lawyers:
Testimonials
‘Excellent service provision in the areas of business law, especially tax.’
‘The team is very experienced and has solid knowledge of national and international tax matters. Strong sense of collaboration and cooperation, always focused on finding solutions to the problems presented.’
‘Elsa Rodrigues demonstrates vast knowledge of this area, both nationally and internationally. Always offering a pragmatic, innovative and intelligent approach to resolving issues.’
‘Sara Botelho de Almeida is highlighted for the quality of her work, availability and ability to present innovative and practical solutions.’
‘The team provides services in a way that is highly adapted to different clients from various business areas. With extensive technical knowledge, they provide value to their clients.’
‘Sara Botelho de Almeida: considerable experience, particularly in taxation associated with the financial sector, but not only that. Very dedicated and attentive to detail, she contributes decisively to the quality of the services provided.’
‘They have a perfect knowledge of Portuguese legal regulations as well as how to carry out practical issues in terms of the usual procedures with the Portuguese Public Administration and Commercial Registers.’
Key clients
PHC – Software SA
IBET- Instituto de Biologia Experimental e Tecnológica
Cardif Services, AEIE
Lombard International Assurances, SA
Roadsurfer GMBH – Sucursal em Portugal
The One Life Company, SA
Portugália Group
Fitness Hut, SA
Bâloise Vie Luxembourg, S.A.
Nata da Nata, Lda
Winsig Soluções de Gestão, SA
Lovys SAS France
G.D.A. – Cooperativa de Gestão Direitos dos Artistas
Coimbralimentar – Armazenista de Produtos Alimentares, Higiene e Limpeza, SA
TheNativeFoodsCo, LDA
Cardif Luxembourg Vie
Arval Service Lease – Aluguer e Gestão Automóvel, S. A.
Abanca Servicios Financieros EFC, SA – sucursal em Portugal
Allianz Life Luxembourg, S.A.
Tecnoplano – Tecnologia e Planeamento, S.A.
Hiecotech Holding SGPS, SA
S. I. T. H. – Sociedade de Investimentos Turísticos e Hoteleiros, SA
Hotéis Dom Carlos Group
BNP Paribas Lease Group
IPS – Projectos e Investimentos de Desenvolvimento Sustentado, SA
Trust and Nurture Partners, Lda.
Hipnose – Produções Artísticas, Unipessoal, Lda.
Compuworks – Soluções Empresariais de Informática e Telecomunicações, Lda.
Sky CP Limited – Sucursal em Portugal
Monsanto Capital, Lda.
MGEN Portugal, SA
Santander Totta Seguros – Companhia De Seguros De Vida, S.A.
PHF – PRODUTOS FARMACÊUTICOS, LDA
Work highlights
Portugal > Employment Tier 5
Rated for its ability to 'adeptly handle complex, multifaceted situations with integrated and rapid responses', Espanha e Associados provides assistance to both individuals and corporate clients across the hospitality, food and beverages, healthcare, financial services, and insurance spaces. The practice is proficient in business restructurings, compliance issues, contractual matters and in the management of collective dismissals. Department head Luís Almeida Carneiro stands out for his extensive experience in handling the employment law aspects of M&A transactions and corporate restructuring.Practice head(s):
Luís Almeida Carneiro
Other key lawyers:
Filipa Botelho Moniz; Marisa Frade
Testimonials
‘Their unique combination of professional competence and empathy is a significant added value. They adeptly handle complex, multifaceted situations with integrated and rapid responses.’
‘Luís Almeida Carneiro deserves special mention for efficiently managing the entire process and skilfully handling complex situations while maintaining a humanised approach and sensitivity. Coordination with other team members was seamless and highly efficient.’
‘Their attention to detail, analytical skills, and strategic thinking make them exceptional.’
‘They have consistently shown high expertise, dedication, and professionalism, especially in Portuguese labour law.’
‘The team is very capable, providing fast feedback with excellent interpersonal skills.’
‘Luís Almeida Carneiro and Marisa Frade are excellent lawyers, readily available, and very knowledgeable.’
Key clients
Fitness Hut
Hiecotech
Ripplr (Issuu)
Nata da Nata
Portugália
Beatstar
Nimble
Kwalee
Sudamtex (Lawrence Hotel)
Belphar
Roadsurfer
Espanha e Associados > Firm Profile
Espanha e Associados is a Portuguese law firm, founded in 2004, which provides legal assistance and representation services in several sectors of the law.
The lawyers of Espanha e Associados maintain a very intense professional activity, providing specialised legal services in the following áreas: tax, commercial and corporate, mergers and acquisitions, finance (banking and insurance), labour, real estate, civil and litigation. The firm is organized with the goal of responding to all clients’ needs in a shortest time.
Espanha e Associados also provides legal and representation services in national and international transactions – whether to international clients with interests in Portugal, or to national clients with investments abroad -, in a wide range of business sectors, in partnership with other law firms from all over the world and through the international TAG Law network.
Preventive advocacy is our way of doing business.
The firm promotes specific training for its clients, partners, public and private organisations, through conferences and information sessions.
In recent years, clients of Espanha e Associados have gradually increased their requests for services in different areas, which has led to an increase in the firm’s activity and has boosted its positioning within the market.
Main Contacts
| Department | Name | Telephone | |
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| Tax | Elsa Rodrigues | ||
| Tax | João Espanha | ||
| Commercial and corporate | Rita Beirôco | ||
| Mergers and acquisitions | Rita Beirôco | ||
| Banking, insurance and capital markets | João Espanha | ||
| Labour | Luis Almeida Carneiro | ||
| Civil and litigation | Luis Almeida Carneiro | ||
| Real estate | Luis Almeida Carneiro |
Lawyer Profiles
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Rita Beiroco | Rita is a founding partner of Espanha e Associados. She coordinates the… | View Profile |
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Sara Botelho de Almeida | Sara is a Lawyer and is a member of the tax, finance… | View Profile |
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Luis Almeida Carneiro | Partner and Coordinator of the Labour Law and Civil Law Departments. Luís… | View Profile |
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Catarina Neto Fernandes | Catarina works with Espanha e Associados since 2022 and is a member… | View Profile |
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Marisa Frade | Marisa is a lawyer of the Civil and Labour Law department, and… | View Profile |
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Ana Monica Almeida | Mónica is a Lawyer and member of the coordination department. She has… | View Profile |
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Filipa Botelho Moniz | Filipa has been working at Espanha e Associados since 2019 as a… | View Profile |
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Mafalda Palma | Mafalda works with Espanha e Associados since 2018 and is a member… | View Profile |
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Ricardo Peao | Ricardo is a Senior Lawyer and a member of the coordination team.… | View Profile |
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Filipe Ravara | Filipe has been working in Espanha e Associados since september 2021, as… | View Profile |
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Elsa Rodrigues | Elsa is a partner of Espanha e Associados and is the coordinator… | View Profile |
Staff Figures
Number of lawyers : 17Languages
Castilian English French PortugueseMemberships
TAGLaw Corporate Tax Alliance International Bar Association (IBA) International Fiscal Association (IFA) Association Internationale de Droit des Assurances (AIDA)- Tax