BMA – Barbosa, Müssnich, Aragão, Tax: Litigation

About

Provided by BMA – Barbosa, Müssnich, Aragão

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).

Chambers Review

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Tax Litigation: The Elite - Brazil

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.

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Work Highlights

Provided by BMA – Barbosa, Müssnich, Aragão

BMA represented GOL in tax assessments issued by the Brazilian Federal Revenue Service to question the tax deductibility in the acquisition of Varig's Production Unit.

Strengths

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"Their team is excellent, very technical and senior. We have a lot of trust in them, they make us feel secure."

Tax Litigation: The Elite respondent
Global

"They assist us in a special way. BMA's team is understanding, easy to access and knows our business well."

Tax Litigation: The Elite respondent
Global

"Their team is excellent, very technical and senior. We have a lot of trust in them, they make us feel secure."

Tax Litigation: The Elite respondent
Global

"They assist us in a special way. BMA's team is understanding, easy to access and knows our business well."

Tax Litigation: The Elite respondent
Global

Notable Practitioners

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Mauricio Faro

Band 4

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.

"A lawyer with a lot of presence in the contentious field."

"A highly available professional who scored important results for our company in difficult cases."

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