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Social Security - Brazil
What the Team is Known For
Balera, Berbel & Mitne Advogados is an acclaimed group of experts in this field, which evokes praise for its academic and practical advice on social security contributions on profit-sharing plans, legal opinion on special retirement and harmful work conditions, as well as risk assessment on recovery of social security credits. The firm is regularly engaged by clients from the banking, automotive and entertainment sectors.
Strengths
They are extremely client-focused partners, demonstrating innovation and a deep understanding of the company's provisioning processes and industrial objectives.
Balera Berbel's technical quality is a significant differentiator of the firm.
Balera Berbel efficiently tackles complex issues, providing reassurance and confidence throughout the process.
Work Highlights
Balera, Berbel & Mitne Advogados filed a writ of mandamus on behalf of Claro to legitimise the illegality of a Federal Revenue Service charge.
Notable practitioners
Wagner Balera is a distinguished social security authority, who has forged a formidable reputation as one of the country’s leading scholars and legal professionals in the field.
Wagner Balera needs no introduction; he is a renowned legal figure widely recognised for his contributions and extensive expertise in leading debates on social security law.
Fábio Lopes Vilela Berbel is acknowledged for his precise legal work and local expertise in analysing recovery of social security credits, legal opinion on the incidence of contributions on profit sharing and administrative defence on regularity of taxation.
He combines technical excellence with a practical approach and possesses outstanding knowledge of the subject.
Fábio is a fantastic professional with a unique strategic vision, bringing significant value to the decisions and paths the company needs to take.