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Spear Legal team grows with Tiago Sousa Freitas as new partner

Jornal Económico15 September 2026 at 16:48

Spear Legal announced the integration of lawyer Tiago de Sousa Freitas as new partner, strengthening the Tax Litigation specialty of the legal boutique. The firm, founded at the end of 2025, highlights the lawyer's work in representing companies, investors and private clients in complex tax matters, handling cases before the Tax Authority, national courts and the Court of Justice of the European Union.

Tiago de Sousa Freitas transitions from Pares to Spear Legal. António Gaspar Schwalbach, managing partner of the firm, highlights that this hire represents the fulfillment of one of the project's growth objectives, strengthening the partnership with professionals of high technical quality and consolidating a practice that combines technical rigor, technology and adaptability.

Spear Legal is specialized in Tax Law and Tax Litigation, having been created based on the experience of over 20 years of the founder and the team. The firm provides ongoing tax advisory and representation in tax litigation to companies, family groups and international investors.

Why this matters

For regional readers, this news indicates a change in the landscape of specialized legal services in taxation, with Spear Legal strengthening its team to compete with established firms. Local companies and investors may benefit from more options for representation in complex tax litigation, including European disputes. The focus on technology and adaptability suggested by the managing partner may also signal a more modern approach to tax advisory available in the region.

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