Tax: Minas Gerais

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Provided by Freitas Ferraz Advogados

Freitas Ferraz' Tax department has been continuously involved in highly complex transactions and litigation matters, advising sophisticated local and international clients and deals, keeping a consistent track record, expertise, technical ability and a consolidated place in Minas Gerais.

The firm differentiates itself through innovative legal practice and a unique approach to the business environment locally.

The tax advisory practice is exceptionally skilled at developing tax structures in corporate transactions, working in close collaboration with the firm's corporate/M&A department.

On the tax litigation side, the team has handled many complex administrative and judicial disputes, also supporting clients in tax audits. In addition, Freitas Ferraz's professionals have taken part in relevant tax debts negotiations with the Government, assisting several companies in lawsuits to challenge tax collections or obtain refunds of taxes unduly paid.

The firm represents clients from various sectors, including life sciences, food, education, telecommunications, mining, energy, real estate, and technology.

Recent public matters:

- Avenue Code and its founders: tax structuring regarding the sale of shares to Compass. Uol Holding Corp.;

- Tecban (Banco 24 horas): legal grounds to develop a new product that required the importation of goods, including the related tax modelling;

- Ânima Holding: amnesty and federal taxes instalments involving tax debts totalling BRL 100MM.