Well-regarded for its ability to provide ‘creative and practical solutions’, the tax group at Unit Legal – Sociedade de Advogados, SP, RL handles a wide array of tax matters, with a particular strength in the financial services, IT, and insurance sectors. Spearheading the team is Elsa Rodrigues, who specialises in transactional tax, focusing specifically on corporate and international taxation. Ricardo Peão is noted for his expertise in tax litigation.
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‘Speed, availability, clarity and solidity of responses. The person we are most in contact with is Elsa Rodrigues.'
‘Espanha & Associados has extensive experience in the area of tax law, both in matters linked to individuals and in matters linked to legal entities, and specifically addresses taxation issues in the financial sector (banks and insurance), which are very relevant.'
'They offer creative and practical solutions, focusing on resolving the issues raised by their clients, always from a partnership perspective rather than establishing a one-off relationship.'
‘They are always available to study the issues, clarify and advise.'
Key clients
- PHC – Software SA
- IBET – Instituto de Biologia Experimental e Tecnológica
- Cardif Services, AEIE
- Cardif Support, Unipessoal LDA
- Cardif Lux Vie
- Lombard International Assurances, SA
- roadsurfer GMBH – Sucursal em Portugal
- The OneLife Company, SA
- Portugália Group
- Fitness Hut, SA
Lawyers
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
Elsa Rodrigues
Other key lawyers
Ricardo Peão