Tax Litigation: The Elite
Global Guide 2024 : Brazil
Band 3
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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
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 defences 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.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"We have BMA as key partners in the company's strategies, since they have high-performance professionals, commitment and technical knowledge."
"The firm has knowledgeable lawyers from various areas, according to the needs of each client. A multidisciplinary team."
"Their team are excellent. They have been supporting us in a proactive and timely manner."
"We have BMA as key partners in the company's strategies, since they have high-performance professionals, commitment and technical knowledge."
"The firm has knowledgeable lawyers from various areas, according to the needs of each client. A multidisciplinary team."
"Their team are excellent. They have been supporting us in a proactive and timely manner."
Notable Practitioners
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.
"He is quite good in tax administrative cases."
"He is excellent. He always shows a lot of knowledge."
Lígia Regini da Silveira is a practitioner possessing experience in dealing with tax disputes in both the judicial and administrative spheres.
"She is an excellent and unique professional who has been serving our account for years in a unique way, bringing added value and various strategic possibilities."
"She is a top-notch professional. She is highly competent and committed."
Luiza Ferreira Sampaio de Lacerda represents clients in judicial and administrative proceedings relating to direct and indirect taxation.
"She was always available, answering in a timely manner. She is very skilled."
"I'm a great fan of her work. She is always attentive and efficient."
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BMA – Barbosa, Müssnich, Aragão
Brazil
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