Ricardo da Palma Borges, Ana Isabel Correia and Rita Pereira have been recognised by Best Lawyers 2025 directory, as experts in "Tax Law".

RPBA, as a firm, was recognized by its peers as "Law Firm of the Year" in the "Tax Law" category in the 2023 and 2020 edition of the Best Lawyers directory. Ricardo da Palma Borges (RPBA's Managing Partner) has been praised by the same directory as a top lawyer in the "Tax Law" practice area and in the subcategory of "Tax Planning" since the inaugural edition in 2010. In 2017, RPBA's Managing Partner was also recognised by his peers as "Lawyer of the year in Tax Law". Ana Isabel Correia has also been recognised as a top lawyer in the "Tax Law" practice area and in the 2020's edition of this directory she was named "Lawyer of the year in Tax Law". Ana Rita Pereira has been distinguished as a top lawyer in the "Tax Law" practice area since the 2022 edition. The Best Lawyers directory is based on peer opinion by conducting surveys on lawyers in the same jurisdiction. The rankings of 2025 may be found at this link.

RPBA, as a law firm, Ricardo da Palma Borges and Ana Rita Pereira, individually, were distinguished as "Recommended" in the 2025 edition of the Leaders League, for the "Tax Law" practice area.

RPBA, Ricardo da Palma Borges and Ana Rita Pereira had already been recognised in the 2024 and 2023 editions of Leaders League ranking for the practice areas of "Tax Law" and "Corporate Tax" as "Recommended" and "Highly Recommended", respectively. In the 2022 and 2021 editions, RPBA and Ricardo da Palma Borges were awarded the rank "Excellent" for "Corporate Tax". This nomination is made through questionnaires sent to peers and clients and, also, to other external entities of each jurisdiction. See the full list here.
See, also, Advocatus' article (in Portuguese) on this ranking here.

RPBA, as a firm, and its partners, individually, were the subject of several recognitions in the 2025 edition of the World Tax guide, from the International Tax Review.

In the individual nominations (tab "Practitioners"), Ricardo da Palma Borges (RPBA's managing partner) and Ana Rita Pereira (RPBA’s partner) were highlighted in the "Tax Controversy" practice area of World Tax guide as Highly Regarded, with the latter being highlighted as "Women in Tax Leader". Ana Isabel Correia (RPBA's partner) was highlighted in the "Tax Controversy" practice area and in the "General Corporate Tax" practice area as Highly Regarded, and Lisete Santos Rodrigues (RPBA's associate) was highlighted in the practice areas "Real Estate"and "General Corporate Tax" as Rising Star.
Some of RPBA's partners were also recognized in the 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018 and 2017 editions of the "Tax Controversy" practice area, which recognizes the leading tax dispute resolution lawyers and advisers and whose inclusion is based on nominations received from peers and clients, along with evidence of success in the past year.
RPBA, as a firm (tab "Rankings"), was ranked in "Tier 1" in the "Private Client" practice area (since 2022) and was distinguished in “Tier 2” in the rankings of "Tax Controversy" and "Indirect Tax" in World Tax guide. It has also already been ranked under Tier 2 in the 2024, 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019 and 2018 editions in the above-mentioned practice areas of World Tax. In 2017, 2016, 2015 and 2014 editions, RPBA has been ranked under Tier 3 and under Tier 4 in the 2013, 2012 and 2011 editions of this directory.
The individual and firm rankings of the World Tax guide can be viewed here.

RPBA and its professionals highlighted in the 2024 edition of the Legal 500 directory.

In the 2024 edition of the Legal 500: Europe, Middle East and Africa directory, in the "Tax" practice area, RPBA was ranked in Band 3, having been highlighted for the "undeniable quality of its lawyers" and “technical excellence” in the areas of tax litigation and structuring of corporate transactions.
The RPBA partners were also highlighted in this edition of the directory: Ricardo Palma Borges is recognized for routinely instructing banks, real estate companies and family businesses on a broad range of tax matters; Ana Isabel Correia has extensive experience in conducting tax arbitration and tax litigation proceedings; Ana Rita Pereira takes the lead on matters concerning real estate tax planning.
In the previous editions of 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019 and 2018 of this directory, RPBA was also highlighted, having been classified in Band 2, in the "Tax" practice area. In the 2023, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014 and 2013 editions, RPBA was ranked in Band 3 in the same practice area.
The Legal 500 is one of the leading legal directories and recognizes the most well-known law firms on a global scale.
This year's ranking may be found at this link.

Ricardo da Palma Borges and Ana Isabel Correia were highlighted, respectively, in Band 1 and in “Up and Coming”, both in the "Private Wealth Law" practice area in the 2024 edition of the of the High Net Worth (HNW) guide. RPBA's managing partner had already been distinguished in the 2023, 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019 and 2018 editions.

The annual guide from Chambers and Partners is dedicated exclusively to the International Private Wealth Law practice area.
These distinctions reinforce the position of RPBA's partners in the national and international tax fields, highlighting the work developed in Private Wealth Law.
The awards may be found here.

In the 2024 edition of the Chambers & Partners - Europe directory, in the "Tax" practice area, RPBA as a firm ranks in Band 4 and our managing partner Ricardo da Palma Borges was classified in Band 1.

Ricardo da Palma Borges and RPBA had already been recognized in the 2023 edition of the Chambers & Partners - Europe directory in Band 1 and Band 4, respectively.
In the 2022, 2021, 2015, 2014 and 2013 editions, RPBA had ranked in Band 3 and Ricardo da Palma Borges had reached a position in Band 1.
In the 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017 and 2016 RPBA had ranked in Band 3 and Ricardo da Palma Borges was classified in Band 2.
In the 2011 and 2012 edition, in the "Tax" practice area, RPBA had ranked in Band 4 and Ricardo da Palma Borges was classified in Band 2.
Chambers & Partners is one of the most prestigious and renowned directories ranking the best lawyers and their respective law firms in more than 200 jurisdictions worldwide.
RPBA's recognition may be found here.
Ricardo's recognition may be found here.

Ricardo da Palma Borges, RPBA's Managing Partner, has been recognised as a top lawyer in the 2023's Private Client practice area by the Who's Who Legal directory.

In 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018 and 2017 RPBA's managing partner had already been included in this directory.
Please check the ranking on this link.

Ricardo Palma Borges, Ana Isabel Correia and Ana Rita Pereira recognised in the 2023 edition of Who's Who Legal: Corporate Tax

Ricardo da Palma Borges, Ana Isabel Correia and Ana Rita Pereira have been ranked in the Advisory subspecialty of the 2023 edition of the Who's Who Legal directory of Corporate Tax Lawyers.
In 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016 and 2013, RPBA's managing partner had already been included in this directory.
The award may be found on this link.

RPBA and its professionals highlighted in the 2023 edition of the Legal 500 directory.

In the 2023 edition of the Legal 500: Europe, Middle East and Africa directory, in the "Tax" practice area, RPBA was ranked in Band 3, having been highlighted for the "the quality of (its) professionals and services provided" in the areas of tax litigation and structuring of corporate transactions and for assisting high-net-worth individuals in matters concerning the Portuguese non-habitual tax resident regime.
The RPBA partners were also highlighted in this edition of the directory, having been described as: Ricardo Palma Borges specialises in tax planning and investments and recognised as responsible for framing of the Non-Habitual Tax Resident Regime in Portugal; Ana Isabel Correia is a key contact for litigation and arbitration proceedings involving international tax, VAT, EU law violations and stamp duty, and is also highlighted for handling non-contentious matters on behalf of banking and insurance clients; Ana Rita Pereira is singled out for her experience real estate transactions and assets restructuring.
Lisete Santos Rodrigues and Carlos Alcântara Neves were also mentioned by the directory.
This year's ranking may be found at this link.

RPBA was distinguished in the 2023 edition of the World Transfer Pricing guide from the International Tax Review.

RPBA was recognised in "Tier 3" in the ranking "Transfer Pricing", in the World Transfer Pricing guide. This directory rates transfer pricing services, giving tax executives a clear analysis of this advice market. In 2022, 2021, 2020, 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015 and 2014, RPBA was also ranked under Tier 3.
This ranking can be consulted at this link.

Ricardo da Palma Borges has been recognised in the "Tax" edition of the Expert Guides 2022, which annually identifies the best tax lawyers in each country.

RPBA's managing partner had already been included in this directory in previous years.
The Expert Guides is a collection by Euromoney magazine which annually analyzes lawyers, consultants and legal professionals from around the world, in several different practice areas, based on general nominations and independent investigations.
This year's distinction may be found on page 44 of thislink.

Ricardo da Palma Borges, RPBA's Managing Partner, has been recognised as a top lawyer in the 2021's Private Client practice area by the Who's Who Legal directory.

In 2020, 2019, 2018 and 2017 RPBA's managing partner had already been included in this directory.
Please check the ranking on this link.

Ricardo da Palma Borges, RPBA's managing Partner, was recognised as "National Leader" in the "Private Client" practice area of the 2021 edition of the ranking Who's Who Legal Iberia.

RPBA's managing Partner is singled out as "a truly inspirational lawyer and an excellent tax practitioner" by his peers.
This international guide ranks the best lawyers in their different practice areas according to recommendations from clients and peers.
The full rankings of 2021 may be found at this link.

Ricardo da Palma Borges has been ranked as “Thought Leader” in the 2020's Private Client practice area by the Who's Who Legal directory.

This highly selective guide only features the most highly regarded private client lawyers and trust and advisory services professionals. RPBA's managing partner was the only lawyer in Portugal to be recognised with this award.
More information can be found here.

Ricardo da Palma Borges has been ranked in the Advisory subspecialty of the 2019 edition of the Who's Who Legal directory of Corporate Tax Lawyers.

This guide, which features the thought leaders who obtained the highest number of nominations from peers, corporate counsel and other market sources, brings together the insight, expertise and wisdom of some of the world's foremost corporate tax lawyers.
More information can be found here.

RPBA was chosen as the winner of the 2018 "Law Firm of the Year – Portugal" within the category of "Business and Corporate Tax" by Finance Monthly.here.
This law award recognises firms and individuals that have a proven track record in delivering results for their clients over the year.
More information can be found

RPBA was chosen as Industry Choice winner of the 2018 Corporate Intl Magazine Global Award for "Boutique Tax Law Firm of the Year in Portugal".

RPBA was chosen as the winner of the 2017 "Boutique Tax Law Firm of the Year in Portugal" by Global Law Experts.

RPBA had already been distinguished with the same award in 2015 and in 2016 was the winner of the "Tax Law Firm of the Year in Portugal" award. In 2014, 2013 and 2011 was also elected "Portuguese Corporate Tax Law Firm of the Year".
More information can be found here.

RPBA was chosen as Industry Choice winner of the 2017 Corporate Intl Magazine Global Award for "Boutique Tax Law Firm of the Year in Portugal".

Ricardo da Palma Borges was chosen as the winner of the Corporate LiveWire's 2017 Finance Award for "Tax Lawyer of the Year – Portugal".

RPBA was chosen as the Industry Choice winner of the 2016 Corporate Intl Magazine Global Award for "Boutique Tax Law Firm of the Year in Portugal".

Ricardo da Palma Borges was chosen as the winner of the Corporate LiveWire's 2016 Finance Award for "Excellence in Tax Planning – Portugal".

RPBA was chosen as the winner of the Acquisition International's 2014 Legal Award for "Boutique Law Firm of the Year – Portugal".

RPBA was chosen as the winner of the Acquisition International's 2015 International Tax Award for "Portuguese Tax Law Boutique Firm of the Year".

RPBA was ranked by the Tax Directors Handbook as one of the leading tax law firms in Portugal in 2014 (Tier 4) and 2015 (Tier 3).

This guide elects the best tax law firms based on their technical knowledge, experience and client feedback.

RPBA was chosen as the Industry Choice winner of the 2015 Corporate Intl Magazine Legal Award for "Boutique Tax Law Firm of the Year in Portugal".

RPBA was chosen as the Large Tier winner of the 2014 Corporate Intl Magazine Global Award for "Tax Law Firm of the Year in Portugal".

Ricardo da Palma Borges was chosen to integrate the specialty group of International and Comparative Taxation of the Portuguese Taxation Observatory, a creation of the Portuguese Tax Association, the Chartered Acccountants' Bar and the economic newspaper Diário Económico.

Ricardo da Palma Borges was chosen as the winner of the Corporate Intl Magazine 2011 Global Award for "Tax Lawyer of the Year in Portugal".

Mondaq is an international platform that distributes insights from the legal and business areas.

During the Month of November 2009 RPBA's publication "Portugal: New Portuguese Tax Regime for Non-Habitual Residents" won the Mondaq awards for "most read article in Portugal", availablehere
and most popular article in Portugal, available here.