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Tax Litigation: The Elite
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Lefosse represented Construtora Norberto Odebrecht in a tax assessment issued by the Federal Tax Authority, charging allegedly unpaid Corporate Income Tax (IRPJ) differences under the Brazilian controlled foreign corporation (CFC) rules.
Strengths
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The whole Lefosse's tax team is very well prepared and the work delivered is high-quality work, detailed and carefully developed to ensure success.
Tax Litigation: The Elite respondentGlobalThe lawyers are very skilled and have a deep knowledge of the topics discussed. The discussion have always happened at the highest technical level and always with timely and transparent responses.
Tax Litigation: The Elite respondentGlobalThey have in-depth knowledge of complex legal matters, ensuring accurate, efficient, and compliant legal solutions across a wide range of cases. They have strong, proactive communication.
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Band 3 
Band 3 Gustavo L. Haddad
Gustavo Lian Haddad is well regarded in the market for his track record of advising companies on tax disputes arising from a range of matters, including foreign taxation, goodwill amortisation, IRPJ and withholding tax. Gustavo has in-depth knowledge of tax matters, whether at the corporate level or in the tax affairs of individuals. He is able to transform his knowledge into practical and value-added advice.
Tax Litigation: The Elite respondentGlobalGustavo Haddad is a very knowledgeable, practical and trustworthy adviser.
Tax Litigation: The Elite respondentGlobalGustavo Haddad is brilliant. In addition to the technical mastery, he is highly didactic and objective in his analyses, mastering corporate language and being transparent in his analysis.
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Band 4 
Band 4 Ana Carolina Saba Utimati
Ana Carolina Saba Utimati is active representing major companies in judicial and administrative contentious mandates arising from a range of tax matters. Ana Carolina is a well-rounded professional, presenting innovative solutions to complex problems.
Tax Litigation: The Elite respondentGlobalAna Carolina Utimati has deep knowledge on both material tax and litigation, besides accounting practices.
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Band 4 
Band 4 Vinicius Jucá Alves
Vinicius Jucá Alves frequently assists companies with tax, administrative and judicial disputes, including before the higher courts.
Vinicius is an exceptional legal adviser, possessing not only technical expertise but also outstanding communication skills.
Tax Litigation: The Elite respondentGlobalVinicius Jucá Alves is an exemplary professional, with very high technical capacity that is above average. I consider him one of the greatest VAT specialists in Brazil.
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Band 5 Bruno Macorin Carramaschi
Bruno Macorin Carramaschi has experience acting as counsel on tax disputes involving different taxes, including ISS, ICMS and IRPJ, as well as goodwill tax amortisation-related matters. Bruno is an excellent tax lawyer. He understands the matters thoroughly and delivers great oral arguments.
Tax Litigation: The Elite respondentGlobalBruno Carramaschi is excellent, technical, available and cordial.
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Ranked Individuals at Lefosse Advogados (4)
Brazil
Gustavo L. Haddad
Tax: Litigation
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Tax: Litigation
View profile Vinicius Jucá Alves
Tax: Litigation
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Tax: Litigation
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