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BMA Advogados

Tax Litigation: The Elite

Global Guide 2026 : Brazil


BMA Advogados

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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 di_erent businesses and sectors of the economy. 

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 3

Band 3


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.

Work Highlights

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  • BMA represented Klabins Irmãos SA in its defence against a tax assessment notice issued by the Brazilian Federal Revenue Service discussing the right of the percentage of presumed profit levies on JCP revenues for the purpose of IRPJ and CSLL taxation.

Strengths

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  • BMA's team is very proactive in the analysis and interpretation of the legal acts that are usually implemented in our country, bringing light and understanding about them.

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  • They have excellent technical capabilities and are very experienced. Always helpful and available.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4Mauricio Faro
    Band 4Mauricio 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.
    • Mauricio Faro is an excellent lawyer.

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    • Mauricio Faro is a strong lawyer in dispute matters. He is always good in coming up and organising the strategy for the cases.

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  • Band 5Lígia Regini da Silveira
    Band 5Lígia 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.

    • I really like Lígia's work. She provides capable support and fast answers.

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    • Lígia Regini is a highly qualified professional, technical, transparent and proactive, as well as responsible for the strong partnership built over the years with us.

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  • Band 6Vivian Casanova
    Band 6Vivian Casanova

    Vivian Casanova

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

    • Vivian's greatest strengths are that she is experienced and trustworthy.

      Tax Litigation: The Elite respondentGlobal
    • Vivian Casanova has great skills in the management of administrative litigation in the tax sphere, instilling security in the face of relevant and complex matters.

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