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Demarest Advogados

Social Security

Brazil Guide 2026 : Brazil


Demarest Advogados

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About

Provided by Demarest Advogados

Social security law with experience in a vast array of public sphere sectors.

 

Excellent legal assistance in social security leads to benefits for all parties involved. Demarest combines decades of legal service in social security programs, contributions and applicable rules, in order to provide reliable assistance regarding costing-applicable rules.

You can rely on a team of outstanding lawyers who serve the social security sector, and that gathers sharp technical knowledge, expertise and complete synergy between the Tax and Labor and Employment practices, in order to ensure the best possible assistance in consulting and planning, resolution of judicial and administrative disputes, as well as representation before tax authorities.

Our capabilities include providing legal assistance in social security matters such as:

  • Assistance and oversight of tax audits carried out by the Brazilian Federal Tax Authority;
  • Representation of clients in legal and administrative procedures (active cases and tax collections);
  • Specialized consulting for planning and decision-making;
  • Assistance in estimating and recovering social contributions paid in error or unnecessarily;
  • Specialized assistance in creating and implementing variable pay programs (PLR / SOP / LTIP, etc);
  • Representation before the Brazilian Federal Tax Authority, the Brazilian
  • Social-Security Administration (INSS) and Caixa Econômica Federal.

Chambers Review

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Social Security - Brazil

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Demarest Advogados is a well-regarded team acting predominantly on behalf of clients from the pharmaceutical, food and technology industries. The law firm is particularly noted for its full-service legal support on social security matters, including annulment of debts on non-payment of contributions, tax infraction and claims on third party contribution.

Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Demarest Advogados' greatest strength is the team's knowledge combined with an impressively fast response time.

    Social Security respondentBrazil
  • What sets Demarest Advogados apart is its distinctive approach. We need something focused on our business and with Demarest, we always get that personalised service together with outstanding quality.

    Social Security respondentBrazil
  • Demarest Advogados demonstrates an outstanding blend of technical expertise, strategic vision and practical understanding of our needs. Such a combination has been crucial to achieving results.

    Social Security respondentBrazil

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 2Marcello Pedroso Pereira
    Band 2Marcello Pedroso Pereira

    Marcello Pedroso Pereira

    Marcello Pedroso Pereira enjoys a solid reputation in the social security field. He offers notable strength in appeal of tax infractions, annulment of debts and declaratory action on payroll exemption.

    • Marcello Pedroso Pereira is highly proactive. He consistently brings forward well‑developed theses, understands market movements and assesses what would best serve our company.

      Social Security respondentBrazil
    • Marcello Pedroso Pereira is a lawyer I trust deeply. He possess strong expertise, consistently demonstrating solid command of the subject matter.

      Social Security respondentBrazil
    • In addition to his strong technical quality, Marcello Pedroso Pereira is exceptionally accessible and always willing to help.

      Social Security respondentBrazil

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