Possessing the ability to provide ‘legal services with value for the client’, Belim, a boutique tax firm, is celebrated for its VAT expertise, including audits before customs and tax authorities. The team is under the joint leadership of Catarina Belim, a reference in the market for VAT and indirect tax advice. The firm was recently strengthened by the arrival of associate partner Filipa Gomes Teixeira from Cuatrecasas in January 2025, who brings extensive experience in advising private clients on wealth management and succession planning.
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‘The firm has expertise in both indirect and direct taxes. The team combines the legal aspect with practice and compliance, which allows it to provide legal services with value for the client.'
‘Catarina Belim stands out for her expertise in VAT and knowledge of tax rules both in terms of law, reporting and compliance. The combination of knowledge translates into a value-added service that avoids unnecessary tax disputes, notably because it allows practical ways to correctly report transactions or change discrepancies.'
‘The team has one of the greatest expertise in indirect and direct taxes, with great complementarity in the areas of compliance and corporate law.'
‘Catarina Belim is a hands-on and practical lawyer, who responds to our requests and guides us on the risks and perspectives of each possible solution in the different business scenarios in which we find ourselves.'
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Filipa Gomes Teixeira