Miguel C. Reis
Miguel C. Reis joined VdA in 2021 as Partner of Tax practice.
Miguel has over 35 years of extensive experience in domestic and international taxation. He has acted for a number of clients in the commercial, industrial, services, real estate and financial services sectors, in various types of transactions, including domestic and cross-border mergers, reorganizations and restructurings; inbound and outbound foreign investments, project finance, securitizations and placements of both equity and debt (both for issuers and underwriters), domestic and international stock options and stock purchase plans, estate planning and structuring for high and ultra-high net worth individuals, and day-to-day tax advice for companies and financial institutions. His role included acting on all aspects of his clients’ business, with an emphasis on his areas of practice.
Miguel participates regularly as a speaker on tax issues in various conferences and seminars. He also teaches seminars in cooperation with law and business schools.
Lawyer of the Year, Best Lawyers - Tax - 2014
Tax Lawyer of the Year, Finance Monthly Global Awards - 2014
Law Degree, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Faculdade de Direito, Porto, Portugal.
Arthur Andersen Strategic Management Program, 2001, Católica Lisbon School of Business and Economics, Lisbon, Portugal.
Advanced Management Program, IESE Business School, Barcelona, Spain.
Miguel participates regularly as a speaker on tax issues in various conferences and seminars. He also teaches seminars in cooperation with law and business schools.
Before joining the firm, Miguel C. Reis was a Tax Partner, Head of Tax and Office Managing at other law firms and at a Big4 Accounting firm.
He has published various articles on tax matters.
Admitted to the Portuguese Bar Association.
Member of the Portuguese Fiscal Association (AFP – Associação Fiscal Portuguesa).
Member of the International Fiscal Association (IFA).
English, French, Spanish.
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Chambers Europe
Tax - Band 1
Band 4Porto - General Business Law - Band 2
Band 1 (Tax) -
Legal 500
Portugal | Tax - Tier 1
Leading IndividualPortugal | Porto - Leading commercial firms - Tier 1
Leading Individual"Miguel Reis is experienced, a team influencer and has a lot of knowledge of law and jurisprudence."
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Chambers Europe
General Business Law – Porto - Band 2
Band 1: Tax"He demonstrates dedication and commitment."Tax - Band 1
Band 4 -
International Tax Review
World Tax | Tax Controversy 2023 - Tier 1
WT - Highly RegardedWorld Tax | Indirect Tax 2023 - Tier 1
WT - Highly Regarded, EG Tax Leading Advisor -
Legal 500
Portugal | Porto - Leading commercial firms - Tier 2
Leading Individuals"The reason for us to continue choosing Miguel Reis has to do with three factors: his knowledge of our company, his high technical capacity and his pragmatism, transparency and objectivity. Lawyers who stand out are Miguel Reis (...)."Portugal | Tax - Tier 1
Leading Individuals
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Chambers Europe
General Business Law – Porto - Band 3
Band 1: Tax"Strong experience in tax litigation."Tax - Band 1
Band 4 -
International Tax Review
World Tax | Indirect Tax 2022 - Tier 1
EG Tax Leading Advisor, WT - Highly RegardedWorld Tax | Tax Controversy 2022 - Tier 1
EG Tax Leading Advisor, WT - Highly Regarded -
Legal 500
Portugal | Porto - Leading commercial firms - Tier 2
Leading individualPortugal | Tax - Tier 1
Leading Individual