He has concentrated his practice on Tax Advice and Tax Planning and Litigation.
Completed his Law degree at the Faculty of Law of the University of Lisbon in 1986. He is a member of the Portuguese Bar Association since 1989.
He is a member of the International Fiscal Association and of the Portuguese Tax Consultants Association.
He is fluent in English.
"I love sports, particularly rugby, and I am a Benfica supporter. I like to read, particularly novels about and the history of the Portuguese presence in Africa. I love to travel, especially in Africa. I like to stay in Sintra at the weekend, to have a coffee and read the newspapers."
Completed a postgraduate degree in Business Taxation at the Catholic University of Lisbon in 2005.
He was a partner of the law firm “Serra Lopes, Cortes Martins & Associados”, head of tax department (2007/2010).
He was a partner of the law firm “Uría Menéndez”, head of tax department in Portugal (2004/2005).
He was a partner of the law firm “Vasconcelos, F. Sá Carneiro, Fontes & Associados”, head of tax department (1997/2004).
He was an Associate of the law firm “Barros, Sobral, Xavier, Gomes & Associados” (1991/1995).
He was a Tax Consultant of KPMG Peat Marwick (1989/1991).
He was a Legal Consultant of the Financial Director of the Municipality of Lisbon (1997/1989).