Department profile
Castro Barros Advogados

Tax Litigation: Highly Regarded

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Castro Barros Advogados

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About

Provided by Castro Barros Advogados

Our Tax team advises Brazilian and foreign companies in the assessment and review of different tax issues, including in court or administrative disputes, as well as in due diligence proceedings, corporate reorganizations and domestic and international tax planning.

  • Advisory services in credit recovery and recording, debt management and to set forth guidelines for legal departments
  • Review of the assessments on the import of goods and services, royalties and cost sharing, analysis on the applicability of special regimes, treaties to avoid double taxation and tax benefits, including according to industry
  • Advisory services to organize investments and businesses in Brazil and abroad, and to develop tax-planning structures
  • Advisory services to identify contingencies
  • Advisory services to perform main and ancillary obligations, at the local, state and federal level
  • Advisory services in the definition, coordination and implementation of transfer pricing policies
  • Services provided in tax and strategic social security disputes, both in court and in administrative proceedings
  • Assessment in the determination of tax liability, and advisory services provided in court reorganizaiton proceedings

Chambers Review

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Tax Litigation: Highly Regarded - Brazil

Band 4

Band 4


What the Team is Known For

Castro Barros Advogados is a law firm known in the market for handling tax litigation mandates in both the judicial and administrative spheres. The team regularly acts on tax infraction notices, cancellation requests, and transfer pricing matters. Its clientele includes names from the telecommunications and retail industries.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Castro Barros's lawyers are extremely available, offering highly personalised service tailored to our business and showing a deep understanding of our company's operations.

    Tax Litigation: Highly Regarded respondentBrazil
  • A highly skilled and specialised team in tax litigation involving the telecommunications sector, Castro Barros offers services that often go beyond mere legal advice and its team is always very helpful.

    Tax Litigation: Highly Regarded respondentBrazil
  • Castro Barros's tax litigation practice stands out for its technical excellence, strategic approach, and mastery of current case law. The team shows strong argumentation skills, well-structured legal documents, and a clear understanding of risks and opportunities.

    Tax Litigation: Highly Regarded respondentBrazil

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4André Gomes de Oliveira
    Band 4André Gomes de Oliveira

    André Gomes de Oliveira

    André Gomes de Oliveira is a practitioner with experience in judicial and administrative tax litigation, advising on a range of different taxes, including ICMS, IRPJ, IRRF, CSLL and PIS/COFINS.

    • An excellent professional for business consulting, André Gomes de Oliveira has extensive experience across a wide range of tax matters.

      Tax Litigation: Highly Regarded respondentBrazil
    • André Gomes de Oliveira is an excellent professional who is always available to help his clients.

      Tax Litigation: Highly Regarded respondentBrazil
    • André Gomes de Oliveira is experienced, creative, bold, flexible and approachable.

      Tax Litigation: Highly Regarded respondentBrazil
    • With a refined strategic vision, deep understanding of tax regulations at all levels and solid technical leadership, André Gomes de Oliveira demonstrates the ability to handle complex cases with confidence and clarity.

      Tax Litigation: Highly Regarded respondentBrazil
  • Band 4Gabriel Manica
    Band 4Gabriel Manica

    Gabriel Manica

    Gabriel Manica is a lawyer who can act representing clients on lawsuits dealing with ICMS and IRPJ, including cases seeking annulment of assessments.

    • Gabriel Manica is able to navigate all of the company’s tax matters, from general issues to highly specific ones. He delivers solutions aligned with the needs of the business and is always attentive to developments that may affect us.

      Tax Litigation: Highly Regarded respondentBrazil
    • With deep knowledge of both direct and indirect taxes and recognised experience in tax litigation and consultancy, Gabriel Manica is a specialist in indirect taxes with a strong track record before administrative and judicial courts.

      Tax Litigation: Highly Regarded respondentBrazil
    • Gabriel Manica is a professional with extensive tax knowledge, who works exceptionally well and leads a dynamic and highly supportive team.

      Tax Litigation: Highly Regarded respondentBrazil
    • Highly technical and with deep knowledge of the industry, Gabriel Manica has great capacity to handle multiple demands simultaneously.

      Tax Litigation: Highly Regarded respondentBrazil

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