PORTUGAL Law and Practice Contributed by: Tânia de Almeida Ferreira, João Pedro Albuquerque, Filipe Gomes da Silva and Pedro Neves, CCA Law Firm
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Authors
Tânia de Almeida Ferreira has almost 25 years’ experience in tax law and is recognised for her technical precision, strategic insight and expertise in complex tax matters. She advises national and international investors at
Filipe Gomes da Silva specialises in indirect taxation at CCA Law Firm, with a strong focus on VAT and excise duties. He advises national and international clients on cross-border transactions and daily tax
CCA Law Firm throughout the full investment lifecycle from structuring to divestment, ensuring robust and tax-efficient solutions through regulated and non-regulated structures. Her practice focuses on financial and real estate taxation, M&A, corporate restructurings and business reorganisations. Experienced in complex negotiations across sectors, Tânia combines strong technical knowledge with a deep understanding of clients’ businesses, anticipating risks and delivering integrated, strategic solutions that ensure legal certainty and effective risk mitigation.
management, adopting a technical, solution- oriented approach. His expertise includes real estate taxation, particularly in investment projects and asset restructurings, working with both regulated and non-regulated structures. Filipe also supports clients during tax audits and represents them in tax proceedings, safeguarding their interests throughout. His work also connects taxation with technology, addressing digital reporting, automated compliance and tax function transformation, combining regulatory precision with practical sector knowledge to enhance efficiency and manage risks under national and EU law. Pedro Neves advises national and international clients on tax matters, including administrative, judicial and arbitral proceedings. His practice centres on structuring and restructuring operations, as well as ongoing corporate tax support, with particular focus on corporate taxation, VAT, property taxes and stamp duty. He has strong expertise in indirect taxation and regularly advises on complex issues related to the special tax on online gambling, assisting domestic and international operators with regulatory interpretation and compliance. Combining technical knowledge with a pragmatic approach, Pedro aligns tax advice with business realities and sector-specific dynamics to deliver effective and commercially sound solutions.
João Pedro Albuquerque focuses his practice on tax law at CCA Law Firm, particularly corporate taxation, advising national and international clients on cross-border operations and corporate reorganisations. He
has extensive experience in the taxation of legal entities, particularly income taxes, providing integrated analyses tailored to each transaction’s structure. His work also covers financial taxation, supporting regulated and non-regulated investment structures, and designing incentive plans and ESOPs to deliver tax-efficient solutions aligned with clients’ strategic objectives. João also represents clients in administrative, arbitral and judicial tax proceedings, combining strong technical expertise with a rigorous, practical approach to resolving complex tax disputes effectively.
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