Tax: Minas Gerais
Brazil Guide 2024 : Brazil
Band 3
About
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.
Chambers Review
Freitas Ferraz Advogados is frequently retained by domestic and international clients from the pharmaceutical, construction, telecommunication and technology sectors. The firm's clients benefit from its expertise on consultive work in complex issues, including international tax advisory and tax structures in corporate transactions. The team also provides assistance with administrative and judicial tax-related proceedings.
Work Highlights
- Freitas Ferraz advised Avenue Code on thetax structuring, drafting and negotiation of all documents regarding the sale of the company's shares.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The multidisciplinary team is able to assist us with matters of various complexity. Their personalised service stands out in the market."
"They have mastery of the topic, agility in updates and clarity on instructions. They have a broad strategic vision and are able to guide us from conservative to bold scenarios. They are transparent."
"The multidisciplinary team is able to assist us with matters of various complexity. Their personalised service stands out in the market."
"They have mastery of the topic, agility in updates and clarity on instructions. They have a broad strategic vision and are able to guide us from conservative to bold scenarios. They are transparent."
Notable Practitioners
Thiago Braichi maintains a strong focus on planning and advice on the tax aspects of M&A and administrative and judicial litigation.
"I highlight his availability, cordiality, depth of knowledge, attention to the details of the business, clarity and coherence in explanations."
"He always goes an extra mile. He has great english and gives good advice."
"Thiago is confident, transparent, proactive and available."
Julia Barreto is an associate of the firm who is often active in the tax ramifications of important transactions, including M&A.
"She is a very skilled professional."
"Julia is a dedicated professional."
"She is highly committed and has a high level of service excellence."
Ranked Lawyers at
Freitas Ferraz Advogados
Brazil
Members
Provided by Freitas Ferraz Advogados
Julia Swerts
Júlia Mendonça
Head of Department
Head of Department
Industries
Provided by Freitas Ferraz Advogados
Banking
Construction
Education
Energy
Financial Services
Food
Healthcare
Home Appliances
Life Sciences
Mining
Real Estate
Technology
Telecommunications
Transport and Logistics