Tax Litigation: Highly Regarded
Global Guide 2024 : Brazil
Band 4
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+ 55 11 5545-4010About
Provided by Candido Martins Advogados
Candido Martins tax department is well known for its highly skilled professionals, its deep knowledge and large experience.
The head of our practice, Alamy Candido, has worked in some of the biggest Brazilian law firms before founding Candido Martins Advogados and served as a judge of the Court of Taxes and Fees of São Paulo (TIT-SP) for several years.
Tatiana Chiaradia, the head of our tax litigation team, also has worked in some of the biggest Brazilian law firms before joining the firm. Currently, she also serves as a judge of TIT-SP.
Our department is divided in tax advisory, tax litigation and wealth planning.
On the tax advisory, our team gives transactional support on tax structures for M&A deals as well as support to clients on issues related to municipal, state and federal taxes. We also advise on compensation issues for C-level team.
Our tax litigation area is focused on strategic tax lawsuits, from risk assessment regarding current and potential litigations, building up the thesis, drafting the arguments, and presenting oral arguments to the court. We also advise on tax credit recovery and negotiation of judicial credits.
Chambers Review
Candido Martins Advogados has a respected tax department assisting companies from the food and beverage, mining and financial services sectors with tax disputes arising from a wide range of taxes. The team has experience acting on mandates involving municipal, state and federal taxes, such as ISS, PIS and COFINS, IRPJ and CSLL. The firm has a strong footprint before the São Paulo judicial and administrative courts.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"We had very positive experiences with the team. They show a lot of knowledge and excellent service."
"They have an assertive approach and work with up-to-date knowledge of the complex Brazilian tax system."
"We had very positive experiences with the team. They show a lot of knowledge and excellent service."
"They have an assertive approach and work with up-to-date knowledge of the complex Brazilian tax system."
Notable Practitioners
Tatiana Del Giudice Cappa Chiaradia is well equipped to advise companies on tax disputes involving a range of taxes, especially before judicial courts.
"I very much like and trust Tatiana's work. She helps me to resolve tax issues with excellence and speed. Tatiana is serious and responsible, always guiding the adoption of safe solutions that avoid exposure and risks."
"She is very professional, available and responsive."