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.
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Testimonials
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‘Magnificent professionals with great dedication and very attentive to the needs of the client, which they more than cover.'
‘Total willingness and technical capacity.'
'Ethical commitment; client focus; knowledge from all angles of tax law.'
Key clients
- DHL / Hillebrand Group
- AIG Europe Limited
- Bankinter Logistica and Montepino Logistica
- FCA Capital IFIC / FCA Bank
- Merrill Lynch International and Bofa Securities Europe
- Adam Foods Group’s Portuguese Subsidiary
- Unavets Healthcare
- Robinson Club’s Portuguese Subsidiary
- Capgemini Portugal
- Grupo Osborne
Work highlights
Advised Bondalti on the public takeover bid through its Barcelona-based company Bondalti Iberica, for100% of the shares of the Spanish company Ercros.
Advised Banca March on acquiring, together with infrastructure fund manager Serena Industrial Partners, 40% of Lineas-Concessões de Transportes from Novo Banco.
Advised Swedish Match on a tobacco excise dispute challenging 2007 to 2010 tax assessments under a Portuguese Excise Duty Code presumption of tobacco release into consumption based on the misuse or misplacement of tobacco seals.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Serena Cabrita Neto
Other key lawyers
Pedro Vidal Matos, Gonçalo Bastos Lopes, Ana Helena Farinha, José Maria Cabral Sacadura