Standing out for its ability to provide ‘tailored legal insights that go beyond baseline advice’, the tax group at DLA Piper ABBC represents a diverse client base, including financial institutions and corporates, across transactional and contentious tax matters. Practice head António Moura Portugal stands out for his expertise in tax litigation, particularly within regulated industries such as tobacco, online gambling, aviation, and energy. The ’incredible’ Inês Teixeira frequently handles significant tax litigation cases, including proceedings before superior courts, while Ana Carvalho is noted for her expertise in transactional and international tax matters.
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'They give tailored legal insights that go beyond baseline advice. Proactive communication and responsiveness.'
- 'They are able to align legal strategy with clients' business objectives, as well as being adaptive to changes in both legal and client’s industry landscapes.'
Key clients
- JTI – Japan Tobacco International
- Lufthansa
Work highlights
Advised Keensight Capital and Vision-Box Holding on the sale of 100% of Vision-Box’s share capital to Amadeus IT Group.
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Practice head
António Moura Portugal
Other key lawyers
Inês Teixeira; Ana Carvalho