Transactional and advisory tax specialist Susana Estêvão Gonçalves oversees the tax practice at Pérez-Llorca in Lisbon, which is regularly instructed by clients from the energy, infrastructure, private equity, healthcare, real estate and financial services sectors. In addition to the tax structuring of corporate transactions and energy and infrastructure projects, the team is also well placed to advise on reorganisations, equity capitalisations, VAT optimisation and tax controversy. Wealth management is another key focus for the group. Nicolle Barbetti offers assistance with M&A and international tax structuring.
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Testimonials
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- 'Susana Estêvão Gonçalves undoubtedly stands out not only for her deep tax expertise, but also for her commercial and practical approach to problem-solving, making her a valuable asset for anyone seeking tax advice in Portugal.'
- 'Always very attentive and with innovative solutions to the problems presented.'
- 'Pérez-Llorca's team was professional and responsive, delivering pragmatic advice.'
- 'Susana Estêvão Gonçalves is very knowledgeable and hands-on. She also does not hesitate to involve relevant colleagues to ensure the best client service.'
- 'Pérez-Llorca has a great international footprint and provides the highest quality advice in complex cross-border transactions. We work regularly with them (as local as well as lead counsel), and our collaboration has always led to full client satisfaction. The billing is transparent and well communicated, their team spirit is visible, and they are at the top of the market. Always happy to work with them in Portugal and in Spain.'
- 'Susana Estêvão Gonçalves is an exceptional tax lawyer with broad and deep knowledge. She is very practice-oriented and communicates issues very clearly. She and her team clearly stand out in the market in terms of professionalism and forward thinking.'
- 'Susana Estêvão Gonçalves studies the topics in great depth and always presents solutions tailored to the risk and in accordance with the client's business profile.'
- 'Top-tier advice, high-quality partners and outstanding partner involvement. Their commercial approach when providing advice is truly remarkable.'
Key clients
- Davidson Kempner European Partners
- Brookfield Corporation
- Exus Renewables
- Aquila Group
- Adapta Capital
- Portobello Capital
- Otovo ASA
- Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP)
- Limestone
- Luz Saúde
Work highlights
Provided comprehensive legal counsel to Nexus Capital Group (Upneat, Lda. with Bruno Miguel de Carvalho Ribeiro and Nuno Miguel Gomes de Melo Coelho as ultimate owners) throughout all phases of the sale of Boost IT and Hexis Technology Hub.
Advising Copenhagen Infrastructure Partners (CIP) on the tax aspects of several Madoqua-related investments, most notably the MadoquaPower2X green hydrogen project in Portugal.
Advising Davidson Kempner European Partners in relation to its acquisition and workout activity of performing and non-performing loan portfolios in Portugal.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Practice head
Susana Estêvão Gonçalves
Other key lawyers
Nicolle Barbetti