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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Testimonials
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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.'
'The team seeks the best optimisation of services for their clients. The capacity for interaction between multidisciplinary teams is excellent and makes a positive difference in the legal context of service provision.'
‘António Moura Portugal - ability to understand the client's needs.'
'I have to highlight the work of Inês Teixeira. She is an incredible lawyer, with enormous focus and an extraordinary work capacity. I recommend her organisational skills and work methodology.'
Key clients
- JTI – Japan Tobacco International
- Lufthansa
- easyJet
- Canada Pension Plan
- Kuwait Investment Authority
- Edyn Group
- Outsystems
- Netjets
- Swissport
- Geberit
Work highlights
Advised Keensight Capital and Vision-Box Holding on the sale of 100% of Vision-Box’s share capital to Amadeus IT Group.
Successfully advised Finerge on the judicial challenge of the evaluations and the real estate tax that is being imposed by the Portuguese Tax Authorities to windfarms.
Representing Netjets in a litigation with the Portuguese Tax Authority regarding the right to request the reimbursement of withholding tax paid in excess on behalf of employees.
Lawyers
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Next generation partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Ana Carvalho
Practice head
António Moura Portugal
Other key lawyers
Inês Teixeira; Ana Carvalho