Department profile
Brigagão, Duque Estrada - Advogados

Tax Litigation: The Elite

Brazil Guide 2026 : Brazil

Share profile

Brigagão, Duque Estrada - Advogados

Rankings

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Tax Litigation: The Elite - Brazil

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Brigagão, Duque Estrada - Advogados' seasoned team is recognised for its expertise representing companies in the automotive, telecommunications and energy sectors, as well as banks, in a range of contentious tax mandates. It demonstrates strong skills in handling administrative and judicial litigation, covering state and municipal taxes such as ICMS and ISS, as well as customs-related cases involving REPORTO and RECAP. The team has additional expertise in assisting clients with matters arising from goodwill tax amortisation.

View ranking table

Work Highlights

Provided by Chambers

  • Brigagão, Duque Estrada represented Fifa in judicial tax litigation case concerning the municipal benefits granted by Curitiba for the 2014 World Cup.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Brigagão, Duque Estrada shows technical expertise in tax litigation matters and commitment to results. Its work has been marked by proactivity, clear communication, and alignment with the company's legal strategy.

    Tax Litigation: The Elite respondentBrazil

  • We commend Brigagão, Duque Estrada's hands-on experience in tax litigation matters, high availability and really valuable specialised technical expertise.

    Tax Litigation: The Elite respondentBrazil

  • Brigagão, Duque Estrada's tax litigation technique makes it our go-to firm in this area.

    Tax Litigation: The Elite respondentBrazil

Notable Practitioners

Provided by Chambers

  • Roberto Duque Estrada
    Roberto Duque Estrada

    Roberto Duque Estrada

    Roberto Duque Estrada has significant experience representing clients in tax litigation involving a number of mandates, including goodwill tax amortisation, ICMS and withholding income tax.

    • A fantastic lawyer, Roberto Duque Estrada is always available and brings insightful contributions.

      Tax Litigation: The Elite respondentBrazil

    • Roberto Duque Estrada is tax litigation practitioner particularly renowned in the market for his prowess in IR-related matters.

      Tax Litigation: The Elite respondentBrazil

    • Roberto Duque Estrada is a point of reference in the tax litigation market.

      Tax Litigation: The Elite respondentBrazil
    View profile
  • Gustavo Brigagão
    Gustavo Brigagão

    Gustavo Brigagão

    Gustavo Brigagão is a noteworthy figure for tax litigation and consulting matters, especially those based in his Rio de Janeiro home turf.

    • A tax litigation professional with extensive technical knowledge and market insight, Gustavo Brigagão is helpful and attentive to our company's needs.

      Tax Litigation: The Elite respondentBrazil

    • Gustavo Brigagão is a storied and well-reputed tax litigation lawyer.

      Tax Litigation: The Elite respondentBrazil
    View profile
  • Eduardo Muniz
    Eduardo Muniz

    Eduardo Muniz

    Joining the rankings this year, Eduardo Barboza Muniz advises on direct and indirect tax controversies, including matters related to corporate reorganisations, and acts on disputes across a wide range of sectors, including sports, clothing, energy and entertainment.

    • Eduardo Muniz combines deep technical command of municipal taxation with strategic legal reasoning, strong institutional articulation and a consistent commitment to transparency and clarity. He maintains an ethical and realistic approach while bringing a long‑term perspective to his work.

      Tax Litigation: The Elite respondentBrazil

    • A professional with broad technical knowledge and market awareness, Eduardo Muniz is helpful, attentive and always alert to the client’s needs.

      Tax Litigation: The Elite respondentBrazil

    • A lawyer with strong expertise, Eduardo Muniz offers exceptional availability and distinctive technical knowledge.

      Tax Litigation: The Elite respondentBrazil
    View profile

Ranked Individuals at Brigagão, Duque Estrada - Advogados (3)

Brazil

What success is built on

Chambers is the leading data and intelligence partner for the legal sector.

Explore thought leadership