MIGUEL CORTEZ PIMENTEL

Professional Background

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• Law Degree (University of Lisbon School of Law, 2004)

• M. Taxation (Georgetown University Law Center, 2008) – With Distinction, Dean’s List

• Portuguese Bar Association (admitted in 2007).

• International Fiscal Association.

• Portuguese Fiscal Association

• Authored numerous articles for professional journals and spoke at numerous professional and academic conferences addressing international tax and tax policy issues

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Proven Track Record

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• Able to draw up on deep knowledge and experience in international tax and M&A, with relevant working experiences Portugal and in the US since 2004.

• Seasoned tax policy advisor having collaborated in multiple legal design and legislative drafting projects.

• Former Deputy to the Secretary of State for Tax Affairs between 2012 and 2013

• Member of the Portuguese CIT Reform Committee (2013).

• International Monetary Fund – Roster of Experts (Legal and Fiscal Affairs Department).

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Capabilities

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• Involved in numerous tax consulting, restructuring, and international M&A projects for multinational businesses operating in multiple sectors.

• Gained a particularly relevant experience advising clients in complex M&A transactions, business restructurings and with the taxation of financial products.

• Involved in tax controversy projects, representing Portuguese and Multinational Groups.