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Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados

Tax: Litigation

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Our team works in a multidisciplinary way under the leadership of partners who have renowned experience and market recognition in different areas, both in tax consulting and litigation, with a strong presence in all Brazilian tax courts, judicial and/ or administrative. We have professionals with qualifications in accounting and financial law, with backgrounds in renowned consulting/auditing companies, which allows us to have full expertise in the tax field. We are in a position to provide tailor-made, agile, and successful solutions to both the legal and finance/accounting departments of our clients.  

Clients (12)

  • Grupo Pão De Açúcar
  • Trident Energy do Brasil
  • Bresco Investimentos
  • 3R Petroleum
  • Grupo Casas Bahia
  • Jaepel Papéis e Embalagens
  • Nova Transportadora Sudeste (NTS)
  • DOF Subsea
  • Origem Energia
  • Fábrica de Artefatos de Latex Blowtex Ltda.
  • Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras
  • UPL do Brasil Ind. e Com. de Insumos Agropecuários S.A.

Industries (9)

  • Car Rental
  • Education
  • Energy
  • Logisctic and cabotage
  • Oil & Gas
  • Healthcare
  • Financial Services
  • Retail and Wholesale
  • Pharmaceutical

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Tax: Litigation - Brazil

What the Team is Known For
Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados is a full-service firm representing companies in contentious mandates relating to a range of federal, state and municipal taxes, including ICMS, IRPJ, CSLL and ISS. The team additionally draws upon the firm's strong corporate and M&A background to defend clients in tax assessment disputes relating to goodwill tax amortisation arising from acquisitions and corporate reorganisations.
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Work Highlights

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  • Cescon assisted Nova Transportadora Sudeste - NTS with lawsuits that deal with several discussions relating mainly to non-ratified compensation of federal taxes by Brazilian IRS and the charge of fines on theses amounts.

Strengths

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  • The firm has a great reputation, large variety of practice areas and people with specific knowledge and skills. They are also super business-oriented.

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  • Their professionals are highly technical and well-equipped. I feel safe with the guidelines and strategies they present to us.

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  • The firm is composed of highly experienced professionals, who bring strategic value in the preparation of responses. There is deep knowledge of the processes involved.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • André Alves de Melo
    André Alves de Melo

    André Alves de Melo

    André Alves de Melo has experience leading administrative and judicial tax litigation related to direct and indirect taxes, including mandates before the higher courts.

    • André is one of the most respected partners in the area of tax litigation.

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    • He is helpful and highly focused on solving the clients' problems.

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  • Clarissa Cerqueira Viana Pereira
    Clarissa Cerqueira Viana Pereira

    Clarissa Cerqueira Viana Pereira

    Clarissa Cerqueira Viana Pereira is a tax practitioner able to handle mandates concerning ICMS, IRPJ, ISS and CSLL. She can act both on the judicial and administrative spheres of tax law.

    • Clarissa Pereira is an incredible professional, instils a lot of confidence and is very attentive to my case.

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    • Clarissa Pereira demonstrates knowledge and confidence in tax matters.

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  • Rodrigo Bevilaqua de Miranda Valverde
    Rodrigo Bevilaqua de Miranda Valverde

    Rodrigo Bevilaqua de Miranda Valverde

    Rodrigo Bevilaqua de Miranda Valverde is an up-and-coming partner who is able to act on judicial and administrative tax mandates on behalf of his clients.

    • Rodrigo has in-depth knowledge of the tax area and is always willing to address issues internally when there are repercussions in other areas.

      Tax: Litigation respondentGlobal

    • Rodrigo is an excellent professional both in the technical and relationship parts. He translates the complexity of tax issues and demonstrates great mastery of the subjects we deal with.

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