Department profile
Tax: Rio de Janeiro
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Cescon Barrieu’s Rio de Janeiro tax department has experienced a notorious growth in the last five years both in our advisory and litigation areas. This can be easily vouchered by the number of new clients that our practice has been serving and by the significant number of high-profile cases in our portfolio. We have a relevant market share in the energy and oil and gas sector which are one the main economic fields in Rio de Janeiro.
Our greater strength is the commitment of our team in providing creative solutions to our clients’ challenges. This goal is achieved through a deep dedication from our partners and lawyers in finding customized solutions, meeting our clients’ needs. The way we deal with the problems submitted to our analysis keeps our firm apart from the ones that provide standardized tax answers. This is a fundamental characteristic in a global world where the business evolves in a much faster way than the legal tax framework.
Clients (14)
- 3R Petroleum
- Encora Holdings / Daitan
- Megapharma
- Videolar-Innova S/A
- ABPIP
- Trident Energy do Brasil Ltda.
- Nova Transportadora Sudeste - NTS
- Indorama
- Águas do Brasil
- Merck
- Ocyan
- BSM Engenharia
- Enel
- EDF Renewables
Industries (8)
- pharmaceutical
- car rental
- retail
- marketplace
- oil & gas
- power
- healthcare
- infrastructure
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Work Highlights
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Cescon handled HRZ’s tax dispute challenging municipal fees applied to energy transmission projects in Brazil.
Strengths
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Cescon’s strengths include agile service, timely responses and a deep understanding of our operations. The tax team remains close, available and ready to support the needs of the business.
Tax: Rio de Janeiro respondentBrazilCescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados’ Tax Department in Rio de Janeiro distinguishes itself through its high level of technical specialisation and in-depth knowledge of local tax practices. The team also has a strong ability to analyse issues, with a practical approach focused on risk mitigation.
Tax: Rio de Janeiro respondentBrazilThe Cescon team that serves us has great technical command, which is reflected in the quality of its tax work. The team is always available to explain thorny content clearly and discuss new topics.
Tax: Rio de Janeiro respondentBrazilCescon has a strong ability to understand our risk profile and operational particularities in depth. This insight allows the team to provide technical tax advice aligned with our business reality, with assertive and practical recommendations.
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Notable Practitioners
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Band 3 
Band 3 André Alves de Melo
André Alves de Melo is particularly noted for his activity in contentious tax matters in Rio de Janeiro.
André is very experienced and technically impeccable, serving as a key asset in the law firm’s partnership with us.
Tax: Rio de Janeiro respondentBrazilAndré is highly responsive and accessible, with a strong technical proficiency in tax law.
Tax: Rio de Janeiro respondentBrazilAndré consistently delivers great performance. He is highly available, knows our business inside and out and values close relationships with his clients.
Tax: Rio de Janeiro respondentBrazilAndré is an great tax professional, combining high technical skill with a clear understanding of the clients' operations and adherence to their risk profile.
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Ranked Individuals at Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados (1)
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André Alves de Melo
Tax: Rio de Janeiro
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