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Demarest Advogados has a tax practice active in litigation and advisory matters in Rio de Janeiro. The law firm assists with judicial and administrative disputes involving ICMS, PIS/Cofins, tax credits and social security contributions. The team is experienced in complex cases for clients from sectors such as media, energy and infrastructure.
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Demarest advised QatarEnergy on Brazilian tax controversies related to the oil and gas sector.
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Demarest has knowledge not only of our market in Brazil but also of global benchmarks. The law firm is highly respected by tax regulators and other agencies that impact our business, which supports more productive and proactive dialogue with these entities.
The team is highly skilled and has in-depth expertise in the tax matters it handles. Demarest has a diverse group of professionals, which allows the firm to cover other areas as well.
Demarest provides personalised service with extensive tax expertise and a strong understanding of our company. The law firm is a trusted partner with business vision, fast responses and accessibility.
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Luiza Lacerda is an active tax partner who gets positive recognition from market sources in Rio de Janeiro.
Luiza consistently stands out for her high technical skill, commitment and strategic approach to cases. She shows deep knowledge of tax law, supported by an analytical and organised approach to work.
Besides being extremely helpful, Luiza has a deep understanding of the business, a unique strategic vision and strong technical capability in tax law.
A highly qualified professional with a deep understanding of the tax aspects involved in our business. Luiza is determined to find solutions and has an extraordinary work ethic.
Luiza’s role goes beyond case analysis, as we have complete confidence in her technical competence and knowledge of our company. She has effectively become an all-round adviser on tax and corporate matters.
Technically excellent and creative in her thinking, Luiza is a lawyer who always remains highly available when dealing with our tax matters.
Tax: Rio de Janeiro
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