A popular destination for leading domestic and international corporates and financial institutions, Cuatrecasas handles the full spectrum of tax work, spanning high-value transactional support and disputes before both administrative bodies and the courts. The department is under the direction of Serena Cabrita Neto, whose practice is centred on contentious tax and cross-border transactions, with a special emphasis on the energy, industrial and financial sectors. Tax controversy and tax audit are key areas of focus for Pedro Vidal Matos, who is skilled in international and EU tax law. On the transactional front, Gonçalo Bastos Lopes advises on the tax structuring of M&A, reorganisations, financings, and capital markets deals, while corporate income tax advisory work sits within the remit of Ana Helena Farinha. José Maria Cabral Sacadura is another name to note for transactional tax matters, international tax and transfer pricing.
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Testimonials
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- 'The Cuatrecasas tax team stands out for the excellence of the service provided, particularly in meeting agreed deadlines according to our needs, the quality of the work presented, and the added value created through tax structuring solutions, which are critical in enabling new opportunities and, in some cases, new lines of business.'
- 'Partner involvement and team organisation, including planning, strategy definition and document preparation.'
- 'The team stands out for its availability, technical competence, and the assertiveness and efficiency of its interventions.'
- 'José Maria Cabral Sacadura is a key member of the team.'
- 'Cuatrecasas stands out for its outstanding expertise in Tax M&A, restructuring and planning, consistently delivering professional, effective and efficient service. Their strategic approach and responsiveness make them a reliable partner for complex transactions, including in the niche area of tax insurance, where their capabilities are equally impressive.'
Key clients
- Prime
- Banca March
- DHL
- Galp Energia
- Capgemini
- CUF
- Swedish Match Tobacco
- Unlimitedcare
Work highlights
Advised Faes Farma Group on all tax matters related with the acquisition of Edol, consolidating its expansion in the Portuguese market.
Advising Grupo Osborne on challenging tax audits by the Portuguese tax authorities.
Advising Amarenco on Portuguese tax structuring of the funding granted by a group of international banks for the business plan and corporate reorganisation, including stamp tax and withholding tax mitigation mechanisms.
Lawyers
Leading partners
The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.
Next Generation Partners
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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