This 20-member team enjoys a well-earned reputation as “one of the best tax groups in the country; it is technically flawless and amazingly solid,” market sources confirmed. The lawyers played a key role in last year’s ground-breaking hostile takeover bids, representing Sonae and Millennium BCP. As well as its strong Lisbon-based group, the firm fields noteworthy tax outfits in Porto and Madeira. It covers the whole spectrum of tax matters, advising public and private companies from the pharmaceutical, financial, tourism, energy and telecoms industries. Clients reported: “The quality of the work is outstanding - this is the perfect choice if you have a complicated case.” Clients/Work Highlights: The team advised Abbott on structuring the acquisition of Guidant’s business in Portugal, and represented Chevron in matters relating to its Madeira companies and investment structures. The group also provided tax advice to Grupo Jerónimo Martins relating to major restructuring and litigation issues. Other leading clients are Caixa Geral De Depósitos; Deustche Bank; Inforauto; Tap and Mercapital.

This 20-member team enjoys a well-earned reputation as “one of the best tax groups in the country - it is technically flawless and amazingly solid,” market sources confirmed. Over the past year the lawyers played a key role in ground-breaking hostile takeover bids, representing Sonae and Millennium BCP. As well as its strong Lisbon-based group, the firm fields noteworthy tax outfits in Porto and Madeira. The practice covers the whole spectrum of tax matters, advising public and private companies from the pharmaceutical, financial, tourism, energy and telecoms industries. Clients reported: “The quality of the work is outstanding - this is the perfect choice if you have a complicated case.” Clients/Work Highlights: The team advised Abbott on structuring the acquisition of Guidant’s business in Portugal, and represented Chevron in matters relating to its Madeira companies and its investment structures. The group also provided tax advice to Grupo Jerónimo Martins relating to major restructuring and litigation issues. Other leading clients include Caixa Geral De Depósitos; Deustche Bank; Inforauto; Tap and Mercapital.

Widely acknowledged as one of the most prominent tax teams in the market, Morais Leitão, Galvão Teles, Soares da Silva & Associados boasts Lisbon-based Francisco DE Sousa da Câmara and Oporto-based António Lobo Xavier, both visible on several high-profile tax structures for major corporates and entities. One client commented: ‘Sousa da Camara stands out for his striking technical abilities, he is a real gentleman in the way he manages his team, an excellent professional’. The firm was recently advising the Portuguese Central Bank, Banco de Portugal, in connection with the dissolution and liquidation of a financial institution that entered bankruptcy. Other major clients include Chevron Texaco, Deutsche Bank (UK) and the Sonae.com group.

Clients admire Francisco de Sousa da Câmara for his great local and international tax knowledge. “We always feel safe in his hands,” one client commented.

António Lobo Xavier is “amazing technically,” and impresses clients with his consistently “proactive, reliable and competent” advice.

Clients admire Francisco de Sousa da Câmara for his great local and international tax knowledge. “We always feel safe in his hands,” one client commented.

António Lobo Xavier is “amazing technically,” and impresses clients with his consistently “proactive, reliable and competent” advice.