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FreitasLeite

Tax Litigation: Highly Regarded

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Tax Litigation: Highly Regarded - Brazil

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

FreitasLeite has a solid tax litigation department representing clients from the banking and finance sector in administrative and judicial cases relating to federal, state and municipal tax disputes, including PIS/Cofins, ICMS, IPTU and IRPJ/CSLL. The team demonstrates additional capabilities in advising clients on disputes relating to goodwill amortisation, as well as mandates involving international jurisdictions to avoid double taxation.

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Work Highlights

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  • FreitasLeite represented Matera Systems in a lawsuit seeking to deduct goodwill tax arising from the company's IRPJ/CSLL calculation base.

Strengths

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  • Besides the financial success FreitasLeite obtained for my company, I have to say that their rapport with the relevant tax authorities was great - so much so that we managed to sort this issue without taking it to court.

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  • The team that assists us at FreitasLeite is extremely well prepared, knowledgeable and updated on the tax litigation topics we discuss.

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  • Freitas Leite's greatest asset is its deep understanding of financial operations - which translates into a greater ability to grasp the complexity, strengths, and weaknesses of each tax litigation discussion - as well as the team's availability and sense of urgency.

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  • FreitasLeite's tax litigation lawyers have high commercial awareness and this is something that makes their work stand out. They know our operation inside-out, which prompts them to suggest tax opportunities that make sense for us.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Diogo Ferraz
    Diogo Ferraz

    Diogo Ferraz

    Diogo Ferraz is experienced in various taxes, including ISS, PIS and COFINS and IRPJ, as well as disputes involving goodwill amortisation and international taxation.

    • Diogo Ferraz has excellent technical capability, is highly experienced and is able to address our needs with great agility. He is extremely committed and works closely on processes and demands.

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    • Able to discuss the most complex tax matters in a simple way that our executives can easily understand, Diogo Ferraz is also always attentive to the needs of our company.

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    • Diogo Ferraz demonstrates readiness and helpfulness, with risk assessment and a deep understanding of regulatory and case‑law developments, which brings great confidence and reassurance to our discussions.

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