'Combining high technical expertise with pragmatism and a results-oriented mindset', the tax team at Linklaters works closely with the firm’s corporate practice and international offices to advise on significant transactional mandates, including high-value public and private M&A, demergers, spin-offs, capital markets deals, and financings. In addition to deal support, the group is also active in tax litigation, tax compliance and crisis management matters. The practice is led by the 'highly competent' and 'commercially minded' Rui Camacho Palma, whose work centres on international tax planning and the structuring of large-scale transactions. Inês Pisco Bento focuses on tax litigation.
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Testimonials
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- 'The tax department in Lisbon is excellent, combining high technical expertise with pragmatism and a results-oriented mindset, and working seamlessly across departments to ensure consistent and well-founded advice.'
- 'Professional team with deep knowledge of tax matters, providing crucial leadership on specific tax topics where foreign investors require comfort due to the material impact on profitability and dividends.'
- 'Solid connection with the Linklaters network across Europe, facilitating complex structures between different layers of vehicles and offering a 360-degree service linked to real estate and financing specialists.'
- 'Rui Camacho Palma is one of the best tax lawyers in Portugal, highly competent, commercially minded and excellent at managing complex and high-value real estate transactions.'
- 'Inês Pisco Bento is an excellent, straight-talking counsel who combines strong legal skills with commercial considerations and is very responsive.'
- 'It is a pleasure to work with Rui Camacho Palma and Inês Pisco Bento and the team; their technical knowledge and communication stand out clearly.'
- 'Linklaters Portugal provides a service of exceptional standards. Beyond clear legal technical expertise, their solutions-oriented approach adapts to commercial objectives and time constraints, ensuring advice of the highest standards.'
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Inês Pisco Bento
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Rui Camacho Palma
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Inês Pisco Bento