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Tax Non-contentious: Highly Regarded - Brazil
What the Team is Known For
Gaia Silva Gaede Advogados is a respected firm assisting domestic and international companies from a range of industries, including energy, retail and technology, with tax issues relating to their business activities in Brazil. The team has expertise advising clients on matters relating to both direct taxes, such as IRPJ and CSLL, and indirect taxes, such as PIS/COFINS and ICMS, as well as social security contributions.
Strengths
Gaia Silva Gaede is a knowledgeable firm that's able to connect operational and tax aspects of matters, correctly interpreting the tax impacts of contractual decisions.
I really like Gaia Silva Gaede's work. If I move on to another company, I'll look to hire them again there. The direct access I have to the firm's partner is a major selling point to me.
Gaia Silva Gaede is a strong tax firm with great advisory expertise and solid knowledge of our sector. Its advisory work is top-quality even in difficult issues.
Gaia Silva Gaede has excellent knowledge of the market, understanding of our company's specific demands and delivering consultations in quick turnaround times.
A firm that closely follows tax legal developments across all levels of administration. We can count on Gaia Silva Gaede to deliver a highly precise service.
Work Highlights
Gaia Silva Gaede advised Munich Re on the analysis of whether its Brazilian entities are subject to the calculation of the 15% top-up tax imposed by the Pillar 2 legislation.
Notable practitioners
Heitor Ribeiro is a tax lawyer who regularly assists clients with direct taxation and transfer pricing matters.
Besides knowing the topics relevant to us and greatly reassuring us, Heitor Ribeiro always adheres to our deadlines.
Heitor Ribeiro is a strong tax adviser who can build good working relationships.
Marcos André Vinhas Catão is able to advise Spanish clients in tax matters. He has pursued academic studies in Madrid and has also taught tax law in the Madrid Complutense University. He speaks Spanish.