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António Mendes

Senior Consultant Tax
*National landline call
Portuguese, English and Spanish
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António Mendes
*National landline call
Portuguese, English and Spanish
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A seasoned international private client lawyer with extensive experience in advising High-Net-Worth individuals and families on complex international tax and sucession planning matters.

António is recognized by Chambers and Partners as a leading lawyer in Portugal in the field of private wealth law. António is a qualified TEP (Trust and Estate Practitioner) licensed to practice by the Society of Trust and Estate Practitioners (STEP), serving also on fiduciary roles, particularly as Trust Protector.

  • Private Lawyer / Trust Protector (September 2023 – September 2024)
  • Partner, Kore Partners (March 2021 – September 2023)
  • Associate and Senior Associate, Garrigues Portugal (September 2015 – February 2021)
  • Portuguese Basketball Association, Member of Disciplinary Board (October 2014 – January 2020)
  • Associate Lawyer, ABCLEGAL - Sociedade de Advogados RL (October 2012 – July 2015)

  • International University of Monaco & STEP (Currently completing the course in International Management of Family Wealth).
  • Society of Trust and Estate Planners (STEP), Postgraduate Degree, Private Wealth Advisory.
  • Católica Lisbon School of Business and Economics, Executive Program on Accounting and Financials.
  • Católica Lisbon School of Business and Economics, Executive Program on International Tax.
  • Universidade Católica Portuguesa, Postgraduate Diploma, Tax Law (2013 – 2014).
  • King's College London, U. of London, Executive Course, EU Law (2013).
  • Universidade Lusíada de Lisboa, Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.), Law (2004 – 2008).

  • Admitted to the Portuguese Bar Association.
  • Full Member, Society of Trust and Estate Planners (STEP).

  • Tax Law: International tax structuring, cross-border transactions, and regulatory compliance.
  • Private Wealth Advisory: Estate planning, trust management, and asset protection.
  • Legal Advisory: Corporate law, litigation, and disciplinary proceedings.