Senior Associate

Senior Indirect Tax Specialist

Filipe Gomes da Silva

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Filipe has a solid practice in indirect taxation, particularly in matters related to Value Added Tax (VAT) and excise duties. He advises national and international clients on both cross-border operations and day-to-day tax management.
 
With a technical and solution-oriented approach, Filipe has deepened his expertise in real estate taxation, especially in investment projects and asset restructuring, working with both regulated and non-regulated structures.
 
His experience also includes supporting clients during tax audits and representing them in tax proceedings, ensuring their interests are protected at every stage.
 
Filipe’s work bridges taxation and technology, closely following the growing demands of digital reporting, automated compliance and the digital transformation of tax functions. He combines regulatory precision with a practical understanding of the sectors in which his clients operate, ensuring risk identification and maximising tax efficiency in line with national and EU legal requirements.
  • Postgraduate Degree in Taxation, Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Lisbon (2021)
  • Master’s Degree in Forensic Legal Sciences, Universidade Nova de Lisboa (2015)
  • Law Degree, Universidade Nova de Lisboa (2013)
Filipe joined CCA in 2022 and is currently a Senior Associate in the Tax practice.
 
He developed his professional experience in multidisciplinary environments, working across law firms, consulting firms and financial institutions. He began his career in indirect taxation at a Big Four consultancy, where he progressed to the role of Senior Consultant. He later joined a law firm with a strong Iberian presence, where he deepened his legal expertise in tax matters. Before joining CCA, Filipe served as a VAT specialist at one of Europe’s leading banking groups, operating in a highly regulated and international environment.