Belim
About Belim
Belim is a respected presence in the Lisbon legal community, with 3 of its attorneys recognized in The Best Lawyers in Portugal™. Since earning its first individual recognition in 2020, the firm has continued to stand out for work in:
- Tax Law
These honors come directly from peer feedback, reflecting the strong regard other leading attorneys have for Belim's skill, advocacy, and commitment to clients.
Office Location:
- Lisbon, Portugal
Recognized Lawyers at Belim
Catarina Belim, based in Lisbon, Portugal, has an extensive background working with Tax and Custom matters. Catarina began her professional career in Deloitte’s Indirect Tax division, which she left to join Portuguese leading law firm VdA – Vieira de Almeida & Associados for almost a decade, where she played a successful role in developing the firm’s tax practice area. In 201, Catarina founded her own law firm, Belim (now Belim Castilho), with a special focus on Tax, Cus...
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