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FAS Advogados, in cooperation with CMS

Tax Litigation: Highly Regarded

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FAS Advogados, in cooperation with CMS

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Tax Litigation: Highly Regarded - Brazil

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

FAS Advogados, in cooperation with CMS, has a tax litigation department frequently instructed by companies stemming from the financial, oil and gas, and retail sectors to represent them in judicial and administrative mandates. The team has experience representing clients in PIS/Cofins, ICMS and ISS disputes, as well as sector-specific taxes.

Strengths

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  • FAS's work is closely entwined with our operation, understanding the specifics of the business and being a great partner in day-to-day activities.

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  • I commend the availability, technical expertise and commercial-savviness of FAS's tax litigation team.

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  • FAS's tax litigation lawyers are always tuned in to the latest developments in this area and keep us informed in real time. They are doing a great job for us.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Leo Lopes de Oliveira Neto
    Band 3Leo Lopes de Oliveira Neto

    Leo Lopes de Oliveira Neto

    Leo Lopes de Oliveira Neto is active across a range of different tax disputes, including those relating to ICMS, ISS, CSLL, and PIS and COFINS.

    • Leo Lopes de Oliveira Neto is highly proactive in bringing us solutions, has a strong understanding of our business and is truly an exceptional professional.

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    • Always highly accessible and with an exceptional level of technical knowledge, Leo Lopes de Oliveira Neto also brings a holistic commercial perspective to the business.

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    • Highly committed and with exceptional knowledge across all relevant areas, Leo Lopes de Oliveira Neto keeps us promptly informed and is always available to assist us.

      Tax Litigation: Highly Regarded respondentBrazil
    • Leo Lopes de Oliveira Neto is extremely attentive, with refined technical and commercial knowledge.

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  • Associates to watchAndré Henrique Azeredo Santos
    Associates to watchAndré Henrique Azeredo Santos

    André Henrique Azeredo Santos

    André Henrique Azeredo Santos is an associate to watch practitioner with experience in judicial and administrative tax litigation across federal, state and municipal spheres. He acts on mandates involving tax assessments and injunctions, representing clients in sectors such as paper, logistics, media, clothing and advertising.

    • André Henrique Azeredo Santos is an excellent technical lawyer who always has the legal foundations we need at his fingertips.

      Tax Litigation: Highly Regarded respondentBrazil
    • André Henrique Azeredo Santos is extremely attentive, with refined technical and commercial knowledge.

      Tax Litigation: Highly Regarded respondentBrazil
    • An excellent professional, André Henrique Azeredo Santos adds substantial value through strategically clear and concise communication, outlining actions, interpretations and risks in a way that allows the client to feel comfortable with the progress of the matters.

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Ranked Individuals at FAS Advogados, in cooperation with CMS (2)

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    Leo Lopes de Oliveira Neto

    Tax Litigation: Highly Regarded

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    André Henrique Azeredo Santos

    Tax Litigation: Highly Regarded

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