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Cascione Advogados

Tax Litigation: Highly Regarded

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Cascione Advogados

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Our Tax practice is led by Luca Salvoni and Rafael Vega and provides consulting and litigation services to domestic and foreign clients, individuals and legal entities, in the most varied economic sectors and in all aspects related to domestic and international taxation. Our professionals are commited to excellence and practicality, focusing on providing accurate and quick answers to our clients’ needs and always addressing their business peculiarities. 

We provide our clients with tailor-made solutions, among which we can highlight:

  • Drafting and follow-up of administrative defenses against tax deficiency notices and/or against decisions denying the homologation of tax setoffs.
  • ​Management of materialized tax liabilities, including drafting and follow-up of judicial defenses/appeals against tax foreclosures.Drafting and follow-up of judicial measures either to reduce the tax burden or to recover overpaid/undue taxes.

  • Drafting and follow-up of writs of mandamus intended to clear goods and/or restrain unfair and illegal actions practiced by tax/customs authorities.​
  • Assistance during tax inspections, including drafting of responses to notifications received by the taxpayer.​
  • Assessment of the risks of loss associated with tax cases in order to determine the need of booking provisions/reserves in one’s financials and the opportunity to adhere to incentive installment programs.​

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Tax Litigation: Highly Regarded - Brazil

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Cascione Advogados boasts a tax litigation department representing companies in contentious mandates in both the judicial and administrative spheres. The experienced team assists clients with discussions arising from federal, state and municipal taxes, including PIS/Cofins, IRPJ/CSLL, ICMS and ISS. The firm has additional capabilities in handling goodwill tax amortisation and tax immunity-related disputes.

Work Highlights

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  • Cascione assisted GR Water Solutions with a ICMS assessment challenge against the State of São Paulo.

Strengths

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  • In tax litigation, Cascione stands out for its ability to integrate information from different practice areas to develop creative and assertive solutions. Its arguments present a bold yet well-founded vision, which has proven decisive in many of our legal defences.

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  • Cascione has expertise in the tax litigation area and a long experience working with clients of our sector, which helps with our internal decision-making. The firm is able to provide solutions, propose strategies and act to minimise risks.

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  • Cascione has highly skilled professionals trained to handle tax litigation demands promptly.

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  • With so much bureaucracy in Brazilian tax litigation cases, legal representation such as Cascione's has become indispensable within our fiscal and accounting administration. The firm is an essential part of our daily lives, offering extensive market knowledge and legal expertise.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Luca Priolli Salvoni
    Band 3Luca Priolli Salvoni

    Luca Priolli Salvoni

    Luca Priolli Salvoni is often seen tackling disputes concerning corporate taxation and social contributions.

    • Luca Priolli Salvoni is a dynamic lawyer who brings a strategic and commercial outlook, as well as strong technical expertise.

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    • What distinguishes Luca Priolli Salvoni is strong technical ability combined with a broad strategic outlook and meticulous attention to detail. This combination ensures consistency in arguments and confidence in defences, resulting in strategic, well‑founded solutions that make a difference in the most complex cases.

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    • All our demands are properly aligned and discussed with Luca Priolli Salvoni, considering his expertise and experience in the market.

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  • Up and ComingGabriel Alves de Oliveira Baccarini
    Up and ComingGabriel Alves de Oliveira Baccarini

    Gabriel Alves de Oliveira Baccarini

    Gabriel Alves de Oliveira Baccarini is an up-and-coming partner often seen participating in both judicial and administrative mandates. He has demonstrated experience dealing with state and federal taxes.

    • Gabriel Alves de Oliveira Baccarini provides strategic input by identifying tax opportunities and highlighting potential risks while ensuring the company’s governance and controls are maintained.

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    • An excellent professional, Gabriel Alves de Oliveira Baccarini is technical and up to date.

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    • Gabriel Alves de Oliveira Baccarini is the lawyer who gets most involved in writing theses for our company. He's an expert on our matters.

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  • Up and ComingRafael Vega
    Up and ComingRafael Vega

    Rafael Vega

    Rafael Vega is an up-and-coming partner who has gathered tax litigation experience by assisting clients with tax assessments or exclusion of tax benefits from the calculation bases.

    • What distinguishes Rafael Vega is his solid technical capability combined with strategic vision and the ability to anticipate risks. He brings together legal depth with a practical, business‑oriented approach, turning complex issues into clear and reliable solutions that add real value.

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    • In addition to knowing our case very well, Rafael Vega is our main contact person in our meetings with our headquarters.

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