Tax Non-contentious: Highly Regarded
Brazil Guide 2024 : Brazil
Band 1
About
Provided by Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados
Cescon Barrieu is recognised as one of the top firms in transactional tax in Brazil, as well as in tax and corporate structuring in general (including in the fields of capital markets and infrastructure). Our practice encompasses advisory to M&A, structuring of infrastructure projects, corporate reorganizations, tax planning in direct and indirect taxes, and capital markets operations.
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 previous qualifications in accounting and financial law with background 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 the finance/accounting departments of our clients.
In tax advisory, we act as a true full-service tax law firm advising clients in the interpretation of Brazilian tax laws, in the identification of tax optimization opportunities, in the negotiation of tax incentives at the federal, state and municipal levels, as well as in tax debt negotiations with relevant authorities.
Chambers Review
Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados is a full-service firm frequently retained by companies from a range of industries, including pharmaceuticals, energy and consumer goods, to provide counsel on the fiscal aspects of transactional mandates. The team draws upon its market-leading corporate practice to assist clients with the tax issues arising from IPOs, corporate reorganisations and M&A. It boasts additional capability handling sector-specific tax matters.
Work Highlights
- Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados assisted 3R Petroleum with the transfer of taxes and analysis of tax efficiency on structures to finance its operations.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"Cescon has skilled professionals with good business acumen. They propose practical solutions and are didactic and experienced."
"Cescon's partners have extensive experience and know our business well. The professionals have solid backgrounds and practical experience, which makes all the difference."
"Undoubtedly, the specialisation and expertise in the tax area guarantee high quality of service. The service is personalised, seeking to meet our specific needs vis-à-vis legal strategies."
"Cescon has skilled professionals with good business acumen. They propose practical solutions and are didactic and experienced."
"Cescon's partners have extensive experience and know our business well. The professionals have solid backgrounds and practical experience, which makes all the difference."
"Undoubtedly, the specialisation and expertise in the tax area guarantee high quality of service. The service is personalised, seeking to meet our specific needs vis-à-vis legal strategies."
Notable Practitioners
Head of department Roberto Barrieu holds experience in tax matters related to transactions such as M&A. He also provides assistance regarding tax regimes and benefits involving, for instance, ICMS and PIS/COFINS.
"Roberto Barrieu is an excellent professional, always available and with high-level legal knowledge."
Maurício Barros is a partner who is often seen advising clients on matters regarding indirect taxes, including ICMS and PIS/COFINS. He is also able to act on cross-border transactional matters, including those involving acquisitions.
"Mauricio Barros is a good lawyer for indirect tax."
"We have a long-standing partnership with Maurício. We follow him everywhere he goes due to the impeccable quality of the service provided."
"Maurício Barros offers seniority, profound tax knowledge and a strategic vision of our business."
Ranked Lawyers at
Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados
Brazil
Members
Provided by Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados
André Melo
Henrique de Palma
Hugo Leal
Head of Department
Rodrigo Bevilaqua
Clients
Provided by Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados
3R Petroleum
Azul Linhas Aéreas
CFL Participações
Casas Bahia
Grupo Mateus
Grupo Pão de Açúcar
Herbalife
MegaPharma
Raízen Energia
V.Tal (BTG Group)
Industries
Provided by Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados
Aviation
Car Rental
Education
Energy
Financial Services
Healthcare
Industrial
Logistics
Mining
Oil and Gas
Pharmaceutical
Retail
Technology
Water and Sewage