Brazil Guide 2026 : Brazil
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Our tax team has in-depth knowledge of the complex Brazilian tax legislation and is fully prepared to advise clients on the mishmash of tax issues affecting business transactions. Acting in tax litigation and advisory, the team focuses on designing the best strategy to achieve the most significant results for clients.
The practice has a strong tax litigation team working on clients’ tax assessments and other matters related to liabilities and tax recovery. The firm is also seen as a trusted advisor guiding clients towards the most efficient tax performance in civil and commercial sales agreements, loans, and leasing transactions.
In collaboration with the corporate team, the practice develops the best tax strategy for mergers and acquisitions and fiscal due diligence.
Gustavo Barroso Taparelli
Gustavo is the partner in charge of the tax practice, and works in the litigation and advisory areas. He has vast experience in Tax Law claims, in the judicial and administrative spheres, advises clients on preventing and defending tax assessments, and drafts legal opinions and consultations. He also handles tax issues in M&A transactions, ensuring that the companies involved have the most efficient tax structures.
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Abe Advogados has a respected tax litigation department that commonly represents companies in administrative and judicial disputes arising from a wide range of tax matters, including ICMS, IRPJ, and PIS/Cofins. The firm's client roster includes companies from the logistics, food and beverage, and technology sectors. The team has additional experience handling transfer pricing matters, as well as tax transactions.
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Abe Advogados defended Usina Santa Rita against tax enforcement proceedings initiated by the State of São Paulo, primarily related to ICMS debts.
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Due to Abe Advogados' available partners and speedy service, we've had recent relevant successes in our tax litigation cases.
Abe Advogados provides us with high-quality and accurate legal documents and conducts our cases in a highly responsible manner. Their tax litigation team is experienced and communicates very assertively with us.
I understand that Abe Advogados' transparency, work ethic and impartiality in how they handle matters set them apart. Their technical expertise in tax litigation is remarkable.
Abe Advogados's entire tax litigation team is very helpful and attentive to the client's needs.
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Gustavo Barroso Taparelli is often seen representing clients in tax judicial and administrative disputes. He is familiar with corporate taxation such as ICMS and IRPJ. He also deals with PIS and COFINS.
Known for his technical rigour, strategic vision and ability to translate complex issues into practical solutions, Gustavo Taparelli delivers work that is consistent, collaborative and results‑oriented.
Gustavo Barroso Taparelli is an extremely competent tax litigation lawyer.
Maira Cristina Santos Madeira has experience advising clients on tax litigation issues concerning CSLL, PIS and COFINS. She can act in both the judicial and administrative spheres.
Maira Cristina Santos Madeira has strong technical expertise and is involved not only in litigation, but also in consulting and discussions across a wide range of tax matters.
Maira Cristina Santos Madeira is an available and agile partner, who brings good results in complex demands.
Tax Litigation: Mid-Market
Tax Litigation: Mid-Market
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Gustavo Barroso Taparelli
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