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Tax Non-contentious: The Elite - Brazil
What the Team is Known For
Lacaz Martins, Pereira Neto, Gurevich & Schoueri Advogados has a solid practice and is highly skilled in advising companies on the fiscal aspects of their operations. The team has earned an excellent reputation for its advice on international tax law, in particular transfer pricing and cost-sharing agreements. It demonstrates expertise in handling a range of direct and indirect taxes, including ICMS, IRPJ and CSLL. Its client roster comprises players from an array of industries such as banking and finance, food packaging and healthcare.
Strengths
The level of technical quality is great. They are outstanding in everything and have standout expertise. They are very skilled and we have a good relationship.
They follow up well and anticipate problems. We have a close relationship. They are always up to date. They are spectacular.
Work Highlights
Lacaz Martins, Pereira Neto, Gurevich & Schoueri Advogados assisted Associação Brasileira de Empresas e Produção de Petróleo e Gás with a legal opinion on the new export of oil tax to support the claim that the tax was unconstitutional before the court.
Notable practitioners
Co-head of department Luís Eduardo Schoueri of Lacaz Martins, Pereira Neto, Gurevich & Schoueri Advogados is an acclaimed practitioner with a wealth of expertise in a variety of tax mandates, including those concerning direct taxes and international taxation, as well as transfer pricing. He also acts on transactional matters such as M&A and is one of the names often considered by clients seeking legal opinions on sophisticated fiscal matters.
Schoueri is very technical and issues legal opinions for international clients. He truly stands out.
Schoueri is excellent, analytical and well respected. We hired him a few times as an expert in challenging cases.
He is hired for important matters. He is active and well respected in the sector.
Ricardo Lacaz is an excellent lawyer, well-equipped and with strategic vision.
Partner Eduardo Santos Arruda Madeira is retained by clients for his in-depth knowledge of tax matters, including those dealing with IRPJ, CSLL, PIS, and COFINS.
Eduardo Santos is always helpful and knowledgeable about the topics presented. He has has great staff.