Tax: Minas Gerais
Brazil Guide 2024 : Brazil
Band 2
Chambers Review
Botelho Advogados is an well-established Belo Horizonte-based boutique boasting considerable expertise handling complex fiscal matters involving municipal, state and federal taxes. The firm is highly sought after by regional and national heavyweights from the banking, mining and automotive sectors to assist with both advisory and litigation work. It maintains a significant track record representing companies in high-profile disputes in the administrative and judicial spheres, including before the Supreme Court, in addition to handling tax planning mandates, credit recovery matters and issuing legal opinions.
Strengths
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"What sets them apart is their in-depth knowledge of our business and in-depth support. Their knowledge and commitment instils confidence. I really like their work; they are always available."
"The firm has high technical capacity, always focused on solving problems with innovative and efficient theses. They master the subject and deliver high-quality results."
"They are very technical professionals, with a strong academic background, and good knowledge of the business."
"What sets them apart is their in-depth knowledge of our business and in-depth support. Their knowledge and commitment instils confidence. I really like their work; they are always available."
"The firm has high technical capacity, always focused on solving problems with innovative and efficient theses. They master the subject and deliver high-quality results."
"They are very technical professionals, with a strong academic background, and good knowledge of the business."
Notable Practitioners
Eminent practitioner and founding partner Werther Botelho Spagnol leads the tax department of the firm, managing and training the team while contributing with his expertise to solve complex contentious mandates.
"He is one of the smartest lawyer I know. He is an ace."
Daniela Procopio is well regarded for her robust tax practice and skilful representation in complex matters concerning tax judicial and administrative disputes. She is well acquainted with ICMS, PIS/COFINS and IRPJ issues, among other fiscal regimes.
"She has legal and business knowledge, as well as an unique ability to understand problems from an operational point of view. She has admirable clarity and objectivity skills."
"She really stands out and delivers impeccable service."
"She has given us important advisory support. She is a lawyer with procedural and tax knowledge. She is always available and delivers in a timely manner."
Marco Túlio Fernandes Ibraim is an active practitioner showing solid skills in handling high-complexity tax disputes involving different tax regimes.
"Marco helps me with litigation and has knowledge of the business, besides a good oratory."
"Marco is an excellent professional, with high technical knowledge in tax law, in addition to being very proactive."
"He is very talented and delivers good quality work."
Otto Mendonça joins the rankings this year for his long-track record in the field assisting clients with writ of mandamus and lawsuits on ICMS and IPI.
"Otto is a very technical professional and always helps us with excellence, looking for the best alternative to ensure tax efficiency."
"Otto is an above-average professional, extremely competent, dedicated, responsible, technical and up-to-date."
Ranked Lawyers at
Botelho, Spagnol, Carvalho, Ibraim Advogados
Brazil