Joaquim Pedro Lampreia
Joaquim Pedro Lampreia joined VdA in 2000. He is a Partner in the Tax area, having extensive experience in the taxation of restructuring projects, mergers and acquisitions, collective investment schemes, financial instruments, application of international agreements, implementation and monitoring of transfer pricing projects, taxation of software and information technology related issues, as well as family wealth structuring and private wealth management.
Joaquim is especially dedicated to the resolution of tax disputes and tax litigation in all taxes, fees and contributions, being the lead advisor in some of the largest tax cases before national tax courts, the Court of Justice of the European Union and arbitration courts, having won the European FT Innovative Lawyers Award - Dispute Resolution, 2017.
Lawyer of the Year, Best Lawyers - Derivatives - 2023
Award Winner of the European FT Innovative Lawyers Award - Dispute Resolution, 2017.
Law Degree, Catholic University of Lisbon, Faculty of Law.
Post-graduation in Taxation, Instituto Superior de Gestão.
Author of various books and articles namely:
- “A hubris da tributação autónoma e a sua nemesis constitucional”, co-authored with Filipe Vasconcelos Fernandes, Estudos de Advocacia em Homenagem a Vasco Vieira de Almeida (Coord. Paulo Olavo Cunha), Almedina, 2017
- “A nova factura: alteração dos seus elementos, a auto-facturação e a factura electrónica”, Fiscalidade, 2004
- “Os preços de transferência, os acordos de partilha de custos e a tributação de royalties”, Fiscalidade, 2003
Admitted to the Portuguese Bar Association.
Admitted to the Brazilian Bar Association.
Member of the International Fiscal Association and Portuguese Tax Association.
English, Spanish.
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International Tax Review
World Tax | General Corporate Tax 2025 - Tier 1
Highly RegardedWorld Tax | Tax Controversy 2025 - Tier 1
Highly Regarded
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Chambers Europe
Tax - Band 1
Band 2"Joaquim is brilliant from a technical point of view and his greatest attribute is being able to respond to highly complex technical issues." -
Legal 500
Portugal | Tax - Tier 1
Leading Individual"I would recommend Conceição Gamito for her solid knowledge and vast experience in VAT and tax processes and Joaquim Pedro Lampreia for his solid knowledge and vast experience in IRC and Stamp Tax."
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Chambers Europe
Tax - Band 1
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International Tax Review
World Tax | Tax Controversy 2023 - Tier 1
WT - Highly Regarded -
Legal 500
Portugal | Tax - Tier 1
Leading Individuals"Joaquim Pedro Lampreia stands out for his ability to define a winning strategy, his superior intelligence, his wisdom and common sense. He is a reference in the tax area in Portugal and outside the Portuguese market as well."
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Chambers Europe
Tax - Band 1
Band 2"Consistency, strong tax skills and knowledge." -
International Tax Review
World Tax | Tax Controversy 2022 - Tier 1
EG Tax Leading Advisor, WT - Highly Regarded -
Legal 500
Portugal | Tax - Tier 1
Leading Individual
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Chambers Europe
Tax - Band 1
Band 2"He has wide experience and knowledge and is up to date with current tax news." "His complete mastery of tax litigation allows him to deliver results beyond expectations." -
International Tax Review
World Tax | Tax Controversy 2021 - Tier 1
Highly Regarded -
Legal 500
Portugal | Tax - Tier 1
Leading Individuals / Recommended Lawyer"The ultimate 'problem solver', with an in-depth knowledge of all tax matters and always looking for original and creative ways to solve problems and settle matters. He understands that 'time is money'."
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Chambers Europe
Tax - Band 1
Band 2"He has wide experience and knowledge and is up to date with current tax news." "His complete mastery of tax litigation allows him to deliver results beyond expectations." -
International Tax Review
World Tax | Tax Controversy 2020 - Tier 1
Highly Regarded -
Legal 500
Portugal | Tax - Tier 1
Leading Individuals / Recommended Lawyers"A miracle worker, both in tax litigation and in tax planning; his complete mastery of litigation gives him a competitive edge on consultancy work." "Someone who is always available and stands out for his value-added attitude."