Tax Non-contentious: Highly Regarded
Brazil Guide 2024 : Brazil
Band 2
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Provided by Castro Barros Advogados
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.
Chambers Review
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.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The firm stands out for its dedicated and personalised service, as well as for the speed and quality of its work."
"The team has strong technical tax knowledge linked to knowledge of the business, so they go far beyond the basic advisory function and become a strategic partner and value aggregator."
"The firm demonstrates the technical skills needed for every type of demand, from the simplest to the most complex."
"The firm stands out for its dedicated and personalised service, as well as for the speed and quality of its work."
"The team has strong technical tax knowledge linked to knowledge of the business, so they go far beyond the basic advisory function and become a strategic partner and value aggregator."
"The firm demonstrates the technical skills needed for every type of demand, from the simplest to the most complex."
Notable Practitioners
Co-head of department 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 handles complex demands of high relevance to us. He is always very attentive and careful with our requests. He is a deep connoisseur of the subject and sector and advises us on several fronts."
"André is a very experienced, skilled, didactic and well-connected professional. He always brings a broader and more assertive view on complex issues."
"André is excellent to work with. He is always very clear when communicating, making complex issues easier to understand."