Advising a broad mix of domestic and international clients, the tax team at DLA Piper ABBC is active across both contentious, advisory and transactional mandates. The practice is led by António Moura Portugal, who concentrates on international taxation and tax controversy, with particular experience in regulated sectors such as tobacco, online gaming, aviation, and energy. Administrative and judicial proceedings, including cases before higher instances, are a regular feature of the workload handled by Inês Teixeira, described by a client as 'a sharp and assertive tax lawyer with deep legal expertise and a pragmatic mindset'. On the advisory side, Ana Carvalho works on transactional tax matters and international taxation issues.
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- 'DLA Piper ABBC prides itself on its close relationship with and availability to clients. The quality of service is very solid, communication is clear for non-lawyers, and proposed deadlines are always met.'
- 'The team demonstrates excellent process monitoring, proactivity and strong know-how in the energy sector, particularly in the tax area, combined with professionalism and a good relationship with the finance department.'
- 'It is a team with extensive experience in taxation, a strong track record in international transactions and exceptional client service.'
- 'Inês Teixeira stands out for her dedication and excellence of service. She is a sharp and assertive tax lawyer with deep legal expertise and a pragmatic mindset, always available and focused on delivering clear and effective solutions.'
- 'Ana Carvalho is highly responsive and consistently goes beyond expectations, providing well-considered answers that anticipate follow-up questions. Her technical advice is of the highest level in Portugal and particularly valuable in international taxation and tax litigation.'
- 'DLA Piper ABBC stands out for its deep understanding of each client’s business and needs. Backed by a highly efficient and pragmatic team, they deliver tailored legal solutions with precision and agility.'
Key clients
- Finerge Group
- Instituto do Cinema e do Audiovisual, I.P (“ICA”)
- NetJets
Work highlights
Advising Nani Holdings S.à. r.l., an affiliate of Lone Star Funds, on the signing of a Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA) for the sale of Novo Banco, S.A. to Groupe BPCE, one of Europe’s leading banking institutions.
Advising Finerge (Portugal's second-largest renewable energy producer) on a complex and high-stakes judicial challenge against the Portuguese Tax Authorities regarding the imposition of real estate tax (“IMI”) on wind farms.
Advising the Portuguese Film and Audiovisual Media Institute (ICA) on a significant ongoing tax litigation case before the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) and Portuguese courts, challenging a subscription fee on TV service operators, which concerns its compatibility with the EU's freedom to provide services.
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Practice head
António Moura Portugal
Other key lawyers
Ana Carvalho; Inês Teixeira