Department profile
ALMA Law

Tax: Rio de Janeiro

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ALMA Law

Rankings

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Tax: Rio de Janeiro - Brazil

Band 5

Band 5


What the Team is Known For

ALMA Law has a tax practice active in regulatory tax litigation and controversy. The law firm also advises on tax matters, including transfer pricing, cross-border structuring, tax planning and financial transactions. Companies from the energy, logistics and retail sectors rely on the team for key tax matters.

Work Highlights

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  • ALMA pursued a tax lawsuit on behalf of Banco Fator against the Federal Government regarding withholding tax on private equity fund quota appreciation.

Strengths

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  • ALMA’s main differentiator lies in its in-depth technical expertise in international tax law, combined with agility and direct access to partners. The law firm delivers analyses that engage on an equal footing with foreign advisers while preserving the practical clarity clients require.

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  • The tax team’s availability is one of ALMA Law’s strongest features. Responses are always quick and the team shows genuine interest in addressing our issues. We have direct access to the partners when needed, which makes a difference in practice.

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  • ALMA’s tax team comes with strong credentials and extensive experience in sensitive, cross-border matters.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 5Alexandre Monteiro
    Band 5Alexandre Monteiro

    Alexandre Monteiro

    Alexandre Monteiro has solid experience in the tax law arena. He has significant expertise in judicial and administrative litigation, as well as tax planning advice.

    • The lawyer has a practical approach and translates technical analyses into actionable recommendations. Alexandre has mature judgement and strong business sense, making discussions particularly productive when decisions involve tax risks.

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    • Alexandre has exceptional technical capability and a rare ability to structure complex arguments with clarity. He's always approachable and shows genuine commitment to results.

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    • Alexandre Monteiro's tax litigation work is great. He masters this area like few others, while also showing strong technical skill across other areas.

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    • Alexandre Monteiro deeply understands our reality and assists us with our thorniest tax issues. We draw on his extensive professional experience and strong track record in this area.

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