Sofia
Cordovil
Sofia’s practice focuses on taxation and tax litigation. She represents and advises national and international clients across various sectors and is currently preparing for admission to the Portuguese Bar Association.
Tax advisory services primarily for corporate clients, with a focus on VAT, Corporate Income Tax, property taxes, and tax incentive regimes.
Representation in tax litigation and administrative disputes, including arbitration proceedings and tax offence cases.
Liaison with the Portuguese Tax and Customs Authority in various matters, notably in the context of tax audits.
Participation in due diligence processes related to M&A transactions and real estate asset acquisitions.
Financial Institutions
Social Economy
Transport and Logistics
Real Estate and Construction
Distribution and Retail
Portuguese
French (native)
English (C2)
Spanish (B2)
António Frutuoso de Melo & Associados, SP, RL — Tax Consultant / Trainee Lawyer (2024-today)
Deloitte Central Services, S.A. — Senior Tax Technician (2021–2024)
RFF & Associados — Trainee Lawyer, French Desk (2019–2020)
Master’s in Law and Financial Markets (Candidate), Nova School of Law + Nova IMS (starting Oct. 2025)
Law Degree (2019), Faculty of Law, University of Lisbon
Exchange Program (Aug 2017–Jun 2018), University of Macau, China
Postgraduate Diploma in Fintech (2020–2021), CIDP, FDUL (attendance)
Postgraduate Diploma in E-Commerce and Electronic Commerce Law (2019), CIDP, FDUL (attendance)
Tax advisory services primarily for corporate clients, with a focus on VAT, Corporate Income Tax, property taxes, and tax incentive regimes.
Representation in tax litigation and administrative disputes, including arbitration proceedings and tax offence cases.
Liaison with the Portuguese Tax and Customs Authority in various matters, notably in the context of tax audits.
Participation in due diligence processes related to M&A transactions and real estate asset acquisitions.
Financial Institutions
Social Economy
Transport and Logistics
Real Estate and Construction
Distribution and Retail
Portuguese
French (native)
English (C2)
Spanish (B2)
António Frutuoso de Melo & Associados, SP, RL — Tax Consultant / Trainee Lawyer (2024-today)
Deloitte Central Services, S.A. — Senior Tax Technician (2021–2024)
RFF & Associados — Trainee Lawyer, French Desk (2019–2020)
Master’s in Law and Financial Markets (Candidate), Nova School of Law + Nova IMS (starting Oct. 2025)
Law Degree (2019), Faculty of Law, University of Lisbon
Exchange Program (Aug 2017–Jun 2018), University of Macau, China
Postgraduate Diploma in Fintech (2020–2021), CIDP, FDUL (attendance)
Postgraduate Diploma in E-Commerce and Electronic Commerce Law (2019), CIDP, FDUL (attendance)
