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. 


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. 

Chambers Review

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Tax Non-contentious: The Elite - Brazil

2
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.

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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Notable Practitioners

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Hermano Notaroberto Barbosa
4
Hermano Notaroberto Barbosa
4
Band 4
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.

Hermano is extremely intelligent, he deserves my admiration.

Hermano is technically outstanding and this is really perceived by the client. Luiz Henrique is also a super professional, with a great capacity to create relationship with the client.

Hermano is always available and with technical excellence for delivery.

José Otavio Faloppa
4
José Otavio Faloppa
4
Band 4
Partner José Otavio Faloppa's practice sees him advise clients on the fiscal consequences of transactions, including M&A and corporate reorganisations.

José is an accounting professional and tax lawyer.  He has practical assessment intelligence and easy communication.

Thais de Barros Meira
4
Thais de Barros Meira
4
Band 4
Partner Thais de Barros Meira has a tax practice focused on transactional mandates, including M&A and financing deals. She also acts on corporate reorganisations.

Thais has a high level of excellence.

I really liked her work this year. She stood out.

Luis Henrique Conceição Costa
5
Luis Henrique Conceição Costa
5
Band 5
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 Henrique is skilled, experienced and assertive.

Luis Henrique is excellent and shows great technical knowledge.

Ranked Lawyers at
BMA – Barbosa, Müssnich, Aragão

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Hermano Notaroberto Barbosa
F
Hermano Notaroberto Barbosa
F
Foreign expert for France
Tax: Non-contentious

Hermano Notaroberto Barbosa
4
Hermano Notaroberto Barbosa
4
Band 4
José Otavio Faloppa
4
José Otavio Faloppa
4
Band 4
Thais de Barros Meira
4
Thais de Barros Meira
4
Band 4
Luis Henrique Conceição Costa
5
Luis Henrique Conceição Costa
5
Band 5