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BMA Advogados

Tax Litigation: The Elite

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Experience in resolving a wide range of tax problems, both on the advisory side and in litigation.

BMA’s Tax practice is composed of more than 40 specialists in advisory work and litigation, providing support to businesses of all sizes, including many listed companies, and to individuals. 

When advising on major M&A transactions and corporate restructurings, and when representing clients before the courts and tax authorities, we focus our knowledge and experience on finding individualized, innovative solutions for tax-related problems in different businesses and sectors of the economy. 

Litigation. We efficiently conduct proceedings before administrative authorities and in the courts, bringing important tax issues before Brazil’s highest courts. Adopting a personalized approach, our team acts in tax audits, challenges to tax assessments, recovery of tax claims, containment of undue demands for payment, and limitation of the liability of individuals (business owners and members of management). 

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Tax Litigation: The Elite - Brazil

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

BMA - Barbosa, Müssnich, Aragão is a full-service all-star firm with a solid track record of representing players from the technology, banking and energy sectors in contentious tax mandates in the municipal, state and federal spheres. The team is frequently retained by clients to act in unconstitutionality claims and defence against tax assessments aiming at the collection of an array of taxes, including corporate income tax and social security contributions, before both administrative and judicial courts.

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Work Highlights

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  • BMA represented BR Properties against IRPJ infraction notices concerning the disallowance of goodwill expenses.

Strengths

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  • The strengths that distinguish BMA from other competitors are their technical knowledge and ease of communication with the company and the relevant bodies. Plus, the firm's ability to deal with complex issues is very high.

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  • Whenever we presented complex issues, the BMA tax litigation team always provided us with satisfactory solutions. In addition to high expertise in sensitive legal, corporate, and tax matters, they have a good understanding of our business.

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  • BMA's tax litigation team operates with technical confidence, strategic vision, and in-depth regulatory knowledge, which is reflected in the quality of their analyses and proposed solutions.

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  • BMA's tax litigation department doesn't limit itself to executing demands, but also proactively identifies risks and opportunities, directly contributing to our decision-making and results.

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  • BMA stands out for its high technical rigour and its ability to combine in-depth tax litigation knowledge with solid accounting and business acumen. The team's decision-making is agile and strategic.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Lígia Regini da Silveira
    Lígia Regini da Silveira

    Lígia Regini da Silveira

    Lígia Regini da Silveira is a practitioner possessing experience in dealing with tax disputes in both the judicial and administrative spheres.

    • A professional who demonstrates technical excellence, deep legal knowledge and strong commitment to the company’s results, Lígia Regini da Silveira stands out in her work.

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    • Lígia Regini da Silveira is a professional of the highest technical calibre with notable commitment. Her work combines deep tax‑legal knowledge with a practical and strategic business perspective, which is reflected in the secure and efficient handling of the cases under her responsibility.

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    • Lígia Regini da Silveira has a very broad knowledge of our business, is always up to date and very helpful.

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  • Mauricio Faro
    Mauricio Faro

    Mauricio Faro

    Mauricio Faro is recognised by peers and clients alike for his tax litigation capabilities. He is active representing clients from the energy, technology and pharmaceutical sectors in both administrative and judicial disputes regarding federal and state taxes.

    • An excellent partner who is highly regarded in the market with extensive experience in the tax field. Whenever Mauricio Faro is involved, we feel confident with the work done.

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    • Mauricio Faro is a great professional, always available, with strong technical knowledge and unparalleled experience in litigation.

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    • Mauricio Faro is great at reading the justices of the Brazilian higher courts to choose the best approach. He is a very focused and strategic tax dispute partner.

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  • Vivian Casanova
    Vivian Casanova

    Vivian Casanova

    Vivian Casanova is a partner of the firm who is often seen advising clients on administrative tax litigation mandates.

    • With extensive tax expertise, Vivian Casanova is always very careful in what she commits to and delivers exactly the results she has analysed and proposed.

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    • Vivian Casanova has played a fundamental role in defending administrative proceedings before the CARF. However, thanks to her dedication and the competence of her team, we achieved a result that exceeded the company's expectations.

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