The tax department at Garrigues Portugal advises clients from the banking, real estate, technology, and insurance sectors on both advisory and contentious matters, with a workload that includes high-value M&A deals and complex disputes before administrative authorities, judicial courts, and arbitral tribunals. The group is led by Pedro Miguel Braz, described by a client as 'the most knowledgeable and experienced tax litigation lawyer in Portugal'. António Pedro Braga specialises in consultancy and transactional matters, and heads up the Porto office. Miguel Cortez Pimentel concentrates on international tax planning, M&A, and transfer pricing, while Isabel Vieira Dos Reis' expertise spans direct and indirect taxation, M&A and restructuring as well as tax compliance.
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Accolades
Client satisfaction: Lawyer & team quality
Client satisfaction: Billing & efficiency
Client satisfaction: Sector knowledge
Testimonials
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- 'We use Garrigues for tax litigation matters. In our view, Garrigues, and more specifically the team of Pedro Miguel Braz, are the foremost experts in this field in Portugal.'
- 'Extremely knowledgeable about the activity and its legal framework, extremely available to assist whenever necessary, and, most importantly, extremely efficient.'
- 'Pedro Miguel Braz is, in our view, the most knowledgeable and experienced tax litigation lawyer in Portugal.'
- 'The team with whom we have the closest relationship consists of Pedro Miguel Braz and Ana Isabel Batista, both of whom possess extensive knowledge in handling tax litigation and all tax matters.'
- 'Miguel Pimentel’s work is always impeccable, of very high quality, and demonstrates strong business acumen.'
- 'António Pedro Braga is one of the most brilliant Portuguese lawyers.'
- 'We have had a long-standing relationship with Garrigues based on trust and their knowledge of our company. They have extensive knowledge in tax matters, and in tax litigation, they are always up to date with the latest decisions and provide excellent support to our company.'
Key clients
- BNP Paribas
- Fidelidade
- Banco Santander Totta
- Clearstream
- Globalvia
- Brisa
- CIN Group
- TEKEVER Group
- Hovione
- Finerge
- TMG Automotive
- Transfor Engenharia & Construção, S.A.
- Capwatt
- Sonae Sierra
- Redevco Portugal
- Jones Lang La Salle
- Baxter
- Feedzai
Work highlights
Represented EU and non-EU investment funds in a tax dispute related to the Collective Investment Vehicles (“CIVs”) regulations.
Advised on the direct and indirect tax implications of the project involving the rehabilitation of an old neighbourhood in Lisbon for the construction of the new headquarters of the companies of Fidelidade Group and the development of a mixed-use real estate project.
Advised LVMH Group on the Portuguese tax treatment of complex intra-group financing flows involving Portuguese subsidiaries.
Lawyers
Hall of Fame
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Leading partners
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Pedro Miguel Braz
Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Miguel Cortez Pimentel
Practice head
Pedro Miguel Braz
Other key lawyers
António Pedro Braga; Fernando Castro Silva; Miguel Cortez Pimentel; Isabel Vieiras dos Reis; Ana Isabel Batista; José Diogo Mégre Pires