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BMA Advogados

Tax Non-contentious: 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 di_erent businesses and sectors of the economy. 

BMA is a reference in the market for its expertise in the treatment of tax issues in M&A transactions and corporate restructurings in general, and in the tax aspects of investments, including investments in the debt and equity markets. 

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Tax Non-contentious: The Elite - Brazil

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

BMA – Barbosa, Müssnich, Aragão is a noteworthy firm with a solid track record of assisting companies with a range of advisory and transactional tax matters. The team draws upon its well-regarded corporate and capital markets practice to advise clients on the fiscal impacts of transactions, including corporate reorganisations, acquisitions and IPOs. It also demonstrates experience handling tax issues arising from debt restructuring. Its clientele spans a diverse range of industries, including telecommunications, energy and insurance.

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Work Highlights

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  • BMA advised Sherwin-Williams on all tax-related aspects of the acquisition of BASF's decorative paint business.

Strengths

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  • BMA's availability, quick turnaround times and very pragmatic answers are the firm's standout points.

    Tax Non-contentious: The Elite respondentGlobal

  • BMA has good commercial and jurisprudential knowledge as well as a practical approach to work. I like their ethos, which manifests itself in its available and highly skilled team.

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  • I commend BMA's ability to be assertive in complex and extremely technical topics. They're prepared to take on challenges.

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  • I see BMA's tax services to be one of the most comprehensive in Brazil. I'm always impressed by their work quality and the interactions I have with their lawyers.

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  • BMA has highly qualified professionals with in-depth knowledge of tax legislation and market practices.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • José Otavio Faloppa
    José Otavio Faloppa

    José Otavio Faloppa

    José Otavio Faloppa's practice sees him advise clients on the fiscal consequences of transactions, including M&A and corporate reorganisations.

    • José Otavio Faloppa is a lawyer whom I trust wholeheartedly. He has good market and jurisprudential knowledge as well as a straightforward way of getting the job done.

      Tax Non-contentious: The Elite respondentGlobal

    • José Otavio Faloppa is a great lawyer, with a broad view of the tax challenges we face.

      Tax Non-contentious: The Elite respondentGlobal

    • A great professional. José Otavio Faloppa is highly technical, available, easily accessible and focused on his clients' needs.

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  • Hermano Notaroberto Barbosa
    Hermano Notaroberto Barbosa

    Hermano Notaroberto Barbosa

    Hermano Notaroberto Barbosa is a partner who is instructed by clients to provide assistance with transactional matters as well as corporate ones. He can handle the fiscal implications of M&A and corporate reorganisations.

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  • Thais de Barros Meira
    Thais de Barros Meira

    Thais de Barros Meira

    Thais de Barros Meira has a tax practice focused on transactional mandates, including M&A and financing deals. She also acts on corporate reorganisations.

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  • Luis Henrique Conceição Costa
    Luis Henrique Conceição Costa

    Luis Henrique Conceição Costa

    Luis Henrique Conceição Costa benefits from his tax experience to advise clients on corporate fiscal issues as well as transactional operations. He can act on M&A, corporate reorganisations and international taxation.

    • Luis Costa is an assertive and detail-oriented tax lawyer.

      Tax Non-contentious: The Elite respondentGlobal

    • Luis Costa consistently provides expert support on our sensitive tax matters. His responsiveness is second to none, ensuring timely and accurate guidance even under pressure.

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