The tax practice at CCA Law Firm advises on the structuring of domestic and cross-border M&A and real estate transactions and represents a wide range of clients in tax litigation proceedings. Key areas of expertise include mandates concerning online gambling tax, VAT on e-commerce businesses and the implementation of equity-based incentive plans in the corporate and start-up environments. Practice head Tânia De Almeida Ferreira routinely advises on the tax aspects of M&A transactions, corporate reorganisations, and financial and real estate deals. Indirect taxation, especially VAT, is a core focus for Filipe Gomes da Silva, while João Pedro Albuquerque handles both transactional and contentious matters, including administrative, judicial and arbitral proceedings.
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Testimonials
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- 'The team demonstrated strong knowledge of the subject matter, carried out extensive documentation and analysis, and delivered precise outcomes with clear operational recommendations.'
- 'The team has high-level knowledge of specific tax matters, is consistently available and treats all matters with the utmost seriousness.'
- 'Excellent professionals, technically very sound. We have complete confidence in their analyses, as they have consistently delivered.'
- 'Tânia de Almeida Ferreira stands out for her in-depth knowledge of tax law, understanding of business realities and clear, objective explanations. She is highly available, never misses deadlines and works effectively in a multidisciplinary team.'
- 'Tânia and Filipe form a strong team, providing useful and insightful information on VAT and related matters, addressing issues initially by call and then through detailed follow-up emails.'
- 'CCA, particularly its tax team, stands out for its personalised and dynamic service, combining technical rigour with practical solutions. Its multidisciplinary vision and experience enable it to address complex client needs and deliver solutions that genuinely add value.'
Key clients
- Redevco
- Allianz Partner Group
- Havas Group
- Arish Capital
- Onyria Group
- C&A Modas
- Servdebt
- A Padaria Portuguesa
- Aegon
- Accor
- IMOFID – Fundo de Investimento Imobiliário Aberto
- AP Wireless
- Iberis Capital
- Invillia Group
- Tayan Energy
- Primosfera
- Ibérica Partners
- Solstice
- PROBE.LY, Soluções de Segurança, S.A.
Work highlights
Advised the shareholders of Padaria Portuguesa on the sale to DAMM RESTAURACIÓN, providing full legal and tax support to ensure a smooth, strategic, and compliant transaction.
Advised on the sale of 100% of Probe.ly to Snyk Portugal, providing full legal and tax support to structure a scalable, compliant transaction in the cybersecurity sector.
Advised FEELS LIKE HOME on the structuring, licensing, and operation of multiple hospitality projects across Portugal.
Lawyers
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Practice head
Tânia de Almeida Ferreira
Other key lawyers
Filipe Gomes da Silva; João Pedro Albuquerque