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Provided by BVZ - Bastos Bari Vilela Zugman Advogados
The Tax Litigation practice at BVZ Advogados is recognised for its strategic handling of complex tax disputes involving direct and indirect taxes across all governmental levels. The team acts in administrative and judicial proceedings, providing comprehensive representation from the early stages of audits to the highest courts, with a focus on technical excellence and efficiency.
The department regularly represents national and international clients in disputes related to tax assessments, recovery of credits, amortisation planning, and challenges involving tax classifications and benefits. The practice also provides strategic advice and litigation support in matters concerning cross-border taxation and the interpretation of international treaties.
Clients operating in tax-sensitive sectors such as retail, agribusiness, healthcare, and financial services value the team’s responsiveness, clarity of analysis, and business-oriented mindset. The practice’s reputation for technical rigour and reliable communication makes it a go-to partner in critical tax disputes.
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BVZ - Bastos Bari Vilela Zugman Advogados is a practice with a solid academic approach to its tax litigation cases. Its activity focuses strongly on tax assessment disputes and tax settlement negotiations.
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BVZ represented Instituto Brasileiro de Defesa do Consumidor (IDEC) acting as amicus curiae in a lawsuit before the Brazilian Supreme Court (STF) questioning the IPI tax benefits for the beverage industry.
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We're truly very pleased with BVZ's communication and results. They monitor our tax litigation cases really closely.
BVZ's tax litigation lawyers have a high level of knowledge, always remaining up to date with the legislation and presenting new proposals.
BVZ's tax litigation lawyers are highly skilled. I can't think how they could improve, considering how we admire and always rely on their work. Plus, their extensive knowledge on our industry allows us to fully trust their guidance.
A firm with the concern about client experience firmly imprinted in its DNA, BVZ has tax litigation partners and associates who are always available and have a highly technical, strategic and business-oriented approach.
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Daniel Zugman is the co-head of his firm and showcases knowledge of tax contentious mandates. He is familiar with matters involving tax debts, benefits and other area-related issues, such as representing clients as amicus curiae.
Not only an excellent professional but also an outstanding teacher, Daniel Zugman demonstrates impressive depth of knowledge and technical ability.
An outstanding lawyer and scholar, Daniel Zugman is highly focused and an exceptional professional in the tax litigation arena.
Daniel Zugman is extremely competent.
Frederico Bastos acts as co-head of the firm's tax department. His practice encompasses both judicial and administrative disputes, as well as representing clients as amicus curiae.
Frederico Bastos handles complex matters with remarkable care and precision and consistently delivers excellent results in complex tax assessments and disputes.
Tax Litigation: Mid-Market
Tax Litigation: Mid-Market
Provided by BVZ - Bastos Bari Vilela Zugman Advogados
Artur Muxfeldt
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