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MFA Legal

MFA Legal

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Portugal

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Tax

With a strong presence in the infrastructure, banking, energy, pharmaceuticals, sports, construction, healthcare, retail and entertainment sectors, the tax practice at MFA Legal acts for multinationals, pension funds, banks, insurers and individuals in complex tax litigation proceedings and tax structuring of corporate transactions and energy projects. Practice head Samuel Fernandes de Almeida  is proficient in tax litigation and arbitration, transactional tax matters, transfer pricing and succession planning. Joana Lobato Heitor is also noted for her expertise in international tax planning, corporate reorganisations and relocation matters, with a focus on the telecoms, insurance and energy sectors.
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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • 'MFA Legal distinguishes itself in the Portuguese legal landscape through its highly technical specialisation in tax law, combined with solid international experience that few national firms possess.'
  • 'International expertise: Team with in-depth knowledge of foreign jurisdictions, enabling specialised cross-border legal advice.'
  • 'Recognised specialisation in the energy sector (oil and gas), a technical niche requiring very specific knowledge of tax and exchange regulations. Ability to handle complex tax issues involving multiple jurisdictions and specialised regulations.'
  • 'While many firms offer general tax services, MFA Legal positions itself as a specialist in complex international tax issues. Expertise in the energy sector represents a significant competitive advantage in a market with few specialists in this area.'
  • 'MFA is a firm with a highly qualified team, always well informed about current tax issues, and which inspires confidence in its clients through its positions and recommendations. The requested services are structured and properly presented, focusing on identified problems and offering complementary suggestions.'
  • 'Joana Lobato Heitor demonstrates superior analytical capacity, with a remarkable aptitude for dissecting complex tax issues and developing multiple solution scenarios. She does not limit herself to presenting a single solution, but offers several alternatives with a detailed analysis of the risks associated with each option. She demonstrates in-depth technical mastery in international tax matters.'

Key clients

  • ANA AEROPORTOS
  • CAIXA CENTRAL DE CRÉDITO AGRÍCOLA MÚTUO
  • Vodafone Portugal
  • Gamalife
  • GENERALI Tranquilidade
  • Inspire Capital
  • Star Foods
  • Perfumes & Companhia
  • MUDUM
  • ANA AEROPORTOS
  • CAIXA CENTRAL DE CRÉDITO AGRÍCOLA MÚTUO
  • Vodafone Portugal

Work highlights

Advising ANA AEROPORTOS and VINCI Group on tax proceedings regarding application of Stamp Duty exemption on cross-border cash-pooling arrangements, defining the strategy and file the case with the tax court.
Advising CCCA on a tax audit in a complex matter related with depreciations of real estate and equipment under the new rules of the IFRS 16.
Representing VODAFONE PORTUGAL in a longstanding and highly complex tax dispute against ANACOM, challenging regulatory fees.
Practice head

Samuel Fernandes de Almeida

Other key lawyers

Joana Lobato Heitor; Catarina Gomes Correia

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