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Bruno Xavier de Pina
Joined PLMJ in 2010.
Senior counsel in the Tax practice.
About Bruno
Bruno is a senior counsel in the Tax pratice. He has almost 20 years’ experience as a lawyer, after beginning his career in tax, he now specialises in advising on foreign investment projects and on reorganising investment projects, including exchange issues, contracts and associated taxation.
As a specialist in the Angolan market, Bruno has worked with the largest companies in the region and in a range of sectors, bur focusing on clients from the oil and gas, telecoms, electronics, aviation and manufacturing sectors. He also has significant experience in other foreign markets working on cross-border matters.
Bruno has a law degree from the University of Lisbon and completed a postgraduate course in tax at the Higher Institute of Economics and Management.
Bruno won the prestigious Iberian Lawyer ‘40 under forty’ award in 2017 and, on this occasion, he also received the Outstanding Achievement award. The latter was for his work giving international legal advice to clients with operations in Africa or with a base on the continent. He is the only Portuguese private practice lawyer to have received this award.
Before joining PLMJ, he worked at Deloitte and at the law firms of lawyers Miranda Correia Amendoeira & Associados and Raposo Bernardo.
Academic Background
- Law degree from the University of Lisbon, 2001
- Admitted to the Portuguese Bar Association, 2004
- Admitted to the São Tomé and Príncipe Bar Association, 2007
- Postgraduate in tax from the Lisbon School of Economics and Management (ISEG), 2003
Professional Background
- Partner at PLMJ since 2016
- Tax consultant at Deloitte, 2001-2004
- Lawyer at Miranda Correia Amendoeira & Associados, 2004-2007
- Lawyer at Raposo Bernardo & Associados, 2007-2010
PLMJ maintains a leading position in M&A in the IFLR1000 directory
Work of the PLMJ Network and GLA real estate and construction team recognised at the African Legal Awards
PLMJ represents Portugal at the African Legal Awards 2018
Bruno Xavier de Pina writes opinion article for Angolan newspaper Expansão
Bruno Xavier de Pina and Gonçalo dos Reis Martins speak at Iberian Lawyer’s "Agenda Africa"
PLMJ lawyers give interview to Iberian Lawyer
Chambers Global 2018 names PLMJ among the top three firms in Portugal
PLMJ Network on the shortlist for the Chambers Africa Awards 2018
IFLR 1000
Best Lawyers
Chambers Global
"He is singled out as "a very experienced lawyer with a very broad view."Another market commentator highlighted his "excellent relationship with clients; he's proactive and has technical rigour."
"Clients comment that he is very competent technically and very pragmatic."
"He is an excellent lawyer, very experienced and very active in the market. They add: Bruno is one of the best for Angolan law matters."
"He has a strong focus on the oil and gas sector. Interviewees praise his outstanding client service and knowledge of Angolan legislation."