International Trade/WTO - Brazil
What the team is known for
Bichara Advogados possesses a practice regularly retained by clients to assist with customs matters including contentious and non-contentious mandates. The firm is equipped to advise on supply chains structuring, tariff classification and reduction of import tariffs. Its clientele hails from the mining, beverage and logistics sectors. It is additionally retained to handle sector-related tax advice. Hitachi Energy and Votorantim are new additions to their client portfolio.
Strengths
"They hold profound technical knowledge. They also have an excellent network, which helps us a lot. Always available and give their best to us."
"Multidisciplinary knowledge in the field. It's a very tuned and updated team, they take care of everything personally."
Notable practitioners
Giuseppe Pecorari Melotti enters the rankings with a noteworthy performance advising clients on customs disputes, reduction of import tariffs and overseas acquisitions. "Strong partner with an enormous knowledge of law." "Technical knowledge in foreign trade. With objectivity, he gave us a lot of security without selling illusions. He is not just business-oriented; he wears the company's shirt."
Associate-to-watch Carolina Muller is experienced advising clients on customs issues, such as disputes, tariff structuring and import reductions. "Good lawyer. She is the core of international trade within the firm." "I see her as an outstanding lawyer."