A boutique firm dedicated exclusively to tax, RFF Lawyers regularly advises clients operating in sectors such as energy, media, financial services, real estate and construction, demonstrating strong capabilities in both advisory and contentious work. Founder and managing partner Rogerio Fernandes Ferreira 'is highly hands-on and takes strong ownership of both the firm and client matters'; he has a wealth of experience in both non-contentious and tax litigation matters. Within the team, Vânia Codeço focuses on tax litigation, inspections and special contributions, and Marta Machado de Almeida is recognised for her work on indirect tax matters. Duarte Ornelas Monteiro leads on private client work, while Álvaro Silveira de Menezes oversees tax advisory mandates.
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Testimonials
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- 'Duarte Ornelas Monteiro is extremely knowledgeable and very responsive, always willing to go the extra mile to navigate challenges and address clients’ concerns.'
- 'The work carried out by this team is exceptional, achieving favourable judgments and court decisions in matters involving tax disputes of up to 35 million euros. The arguments presented in defence and appeal were innovative, comprehensive and convincing.'
- 'This firm specialises in tax matters, and the partners’ in-depth knowledge makes it unique.'
- 'Rogério Fernandes Ferreira is highly hands-on and takes strong ownership of both the firm and client matters. It is rare for the managing partner to be so directly engaged with each client.'
- 'The firm has very strong lawyers, but its particular strength is responsiveness. It is quick and thoughtful. The lawyers are well versed in the practical issues arising under Portuguese law and work collaboratively with clients to achieve results. For clients, every issue is a top priority, and RFF treats it as such.'
- 'Rogério Fernandes Ferreira and Marta Machado de Almeida have in-depth knowledge of the Portuguese tax system and provide advice with confidence, frankness and transparency.'
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Rogério Fernandes Ferreira; Marta Machado de Almeida; Vânia Codeço; Duarte Ornelas Monteiro; Álvaro Silveira de Meneses; Patrícia Largueiras
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