Gonçalo Anastácio

Luís Castilho has over 15 years of hands-on experience in the field and has worked in Top Tier 1 firms and Big4 consultancy firms for almost 10 years, with a more recent passage by the Government. In January 2025 Luís launched his own law firm, called CASTILHO. CASTILHO is more than just a law firm. It’s a Partner in Tax, Family, and Corporate Law that aims to deliver straightforward advice, with zero jargon and a refreshingly approachable style. Luís started out as...

Academic & Professional Training: Graduated by the Faculty of Law of the University of Coimbra in 2004. Further Education: Attendance of specialization course in “Economia Empresariale” (Accountancy and Tax Specific Systems) in Università Degli Studi di Milano, in 2004; Specific graduation in “Tax and Administrative Law” (2004); “Competence System and Market Regulation” (2005); “Insolvency and Companies Recovery” (2005); and “Ta...

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