26 Mar 2026
Ricardo Codeço joins Pragma Advogados as partner and head of tax practice
"Pragma Advogados hires Ricardo Codeço as partner and head of its tax law practice; he will work in tax and customs litigation and strategic tax advisory."
With more than a decade of experience, Ricardo Codeço has built a career focused on tax law, advising national and international clients on complex matters. His practice concentrates on tax and customs litigation and strategic tax advisory, supporting structuring operations such as corporate reorganisations, real estate investment and the design of efficient tax models for corporate groups. He has managed tax disputes and represented clients in administrative, judicial and arbitral proceedings, including tax audits, administrative offence proceedings and disputes across several areas of taxation, with a particular focus on international taxation and European Union law.
He holds a master’s degree in law from Universidade Portucalense and a law degree from the Faculty of Law of the University of Porto, and has completed a postgraduate qualification in taxation from ISAG as well as advanced programmes at Universidade Católica Portuguesa in international tax planning, tax procedure, accounting and fintech. A member of the Portuguese Bar Association since 2013, he is also a member of the Portuguese Tax Association (AFP) and the International Fiscal Association (IFA), and is a regular speaker at tax events and an author of specialised legal publications. He joins Pragma Advogados from JPAB – José Pedro Aguiar-Branco Associados.