Belim and Catarina Belim ranked by Legal 500

Belim has once again been recognised as one of the leading tax firms in Portugal by Legal 500 in its 2026 edition.

Partner Catarina Belim is listed among the 𝐋𝐞𝐚𝐝𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐏𝐚𝐫𝐭𝐧𝐞𝐫𝐬 in the Portuguese tax market – a recognition of her expertise and dedication.

According to the editorial:

“A specialist boutique focused on tax, Belim is particularly active in VAT and indirect tax matters, including representing clients in audits and proceedings before customs and tax authorities. Noted for its ‘strong awareness of the market, tax authority guidelines and case law’, the practice is led by Catarina Belim, whose work centres on VAT advisory and litigation matters.”is

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Testimonials

(collated independently by Legal 500 research team)

‘We have engaged Belim for over a decade in relation to import and export matters. Their work is sharp and efficient, and they have assisted in recovering VAT refunds and waiving penalties for the company.’

‘Belim supports us on VAT matters with strong awareness of the market, tax authority guidelines and case law. Their advice is not only technical but also practical, helping to avoid unnecessary disputes and proceedings.’

‘We have used Belim as our tax and legal support for over ten years, assisting us with both domestic and cross-border transactions.’

‘Catarina Belim is one of the best lawyers we have worked with and is one of the few who truly understands our business needs.’

‘Catarina Belim stands out for her responsiveness, diligence and proactivity, as well as her enthusiasm, dynamism and technical knowledge.’