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Since its inception, Tax Law has been one of the firm’s core strengths, with renowned professionals leading the department over the years. Today is no different, as the firm continues to attract and develop highly talented tax professionals—such as André Oliveira, Daniela Duque Estrada, Gabriel Manica, Leandro Canarim, and Thiago Motta—who advise clients from around the world on high-profile and complex matters.
The tax department at Castro Barros Advogados excels in sectors like retail, telecommunications, and international tax consultancy, offering comprehensive services in corporate and indirect taxation. It is a key advisor in the telecom industry and frequently collaborates with international firms for tax planning. The firm is also a leader in transfer pricing, providing expert legal opinions and structuring, supported by a strategic partnership in Latin America.
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Castro Barros Advogados is a Rio de Janeiro-based firm assisting companies operating in the energy, telecommunications and retail sectors with the fiscal aspects of commercial mandates such as M&A and corporate restructuring, including tax planning and transfer pricing advice. The team has experience handling matters involving both direct and indirect taxes, such as IRPJ and CSLL, as well as ICMS and PIS/COFINS.
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Castro Barros's lawyers work closely to us, combining technique and knowledge of our business. The firm is always up-to-date with the ongoing tax law discussions.
Besides extensive technical expertise, Castro Barros also knows the legal framework of various Brazilian states and is well-versed in the challenges they pose.
A solid firm with expertise in tax law, Castro Barros offers a proactive service, working closely to the client.
Castro Barros's work is one of the best I have in my legal and compliance portfolio. Their service is incredibly assertive.
Castro Barros constantly brings us new tax opportunities due to its knowledge of our business and our sector, as well as a very assertive monitoring of jurisprudence.
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André Gomes de Oliveira maintains his tax practice handling matters related to corporate reorganisations, transfer pricing and cost-sharing agreements, among others. He advises on direct and indirect taxes.
André Oliveira is attuned to the regulatory and economic context of the Brazilian productive sectors, offering quick and objective responses with a strong focus on viability.
An impeccable professional. Given André Oliveira's extensive market knowledge and recognition, I'd argue that further comments on him aren't even necessary.
Gabriel Manica is a tax practitioner heavily involved with work related to the fiscal aspects of commercial mandates such as M&A and corporate restructuring, including tax planning and transfer pricing advice. He's regularly retained by companies in the energy, telecom and retail sectors.
A highly skilled lawyer, Gabriel Manica is focused on his clients' needs, seeking solutions in which the legal aspects are not only an end, but also a means.
Gabriel Manica is skilled, dedicated and attentive. Plus, his technique is off the charts.
Tax: Non-contentious
Tax: Non-contentious
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