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Lefosse Advogados

Tax: Non-contentious

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Our Tax practice offers sophisticated legal solutions for companies facing tax challenges.

The team is led by experienced partners recognized in the market, with international experience and technical expertise in tax law, accounting, and corporate law. This combination allows us to understand the practical implications of our clients’ tax decisions and propose strategies aligned with business objectives.

The tax advisory we provide is integrated and innovative, covering consulting on complex issues involving direct and indirect taxes, including responses to client inquiries and tax structuring for investments, as well as tax aspects of M&A transactions, financial and capital markets operations, and infrastructure projects. We also have strong performance in administrative and judicial tax litigation, which we handle with technical excellence and a focus on results.

Legal services we offer to our clients:

  • Complex Tax Advisory – Stand-Alone on Direct and Indirect Taxes
  • Administrative Tax Litigation
  • Judicial Tax Litigation
  • Transactional Tax Work
  • International Tax
  • Compensation and Benefits Plans

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Tax: Non-contentious - Brazil

What the Team is Known For

Lefosse Advogados is a highly respected firm with a wealth of experience advising multinational organisations on a range of cross-border tax matters. The team has earned a strong reputation for its ability to assist with complex fiscal issues connected with corporate transactions, including cost-sharing, transfer pricing and reorganisations. Its clients also highlight the firm's expertise in handling federal and municipal taxes such as ISS and PIS/COFINS, as well as social security contributions. The firm's clientele comprises significant players from an array of industries including telecommunications, energy and technology.

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Work Highlights

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  • Lefosse assisted CMA Terminals Atlantic with the tax structuring for the acquisition of Santos Brasil.

Strengths

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  • Lefosse stays on top of tax policies and how they impact our business. They are efficient and effective in their communication, understanding our business thoroughly.

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  • Lefosse is a distinguished law firm in Brazil, not only delivering exceptional-quality work, but also providing us with important updates and efficient legal strategies.

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  • Having dealt with several law and accounting firms in Brazil, I'll say the bar in that country is set quite high and they tend to be great across the board. Even in that scenario, Lefosse stands out.

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  • Lefosse is the best law firm we work with. Their legal opinions are the best we get: straight to the point and complete with prognostics and all. They really understand international taxes.

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  • They understand the client's needs and are able to reconcile the legal and practical part of the work quite well. Lefosse is the best law firm we work with.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Gustavo L. Haddad
    Gustavo L. Haddad

    Gustavo L. Haddad

    Gustavo L. Haddad has strong capabilities in assisting clients with the tax implications of important transactions, including M&A and IPOs. He also deals with tax consultancy, acting on matters such as corporate reorganisations.

    • A professional who works very closely with us, Gustavo Haddad has a lot of knowledge of Brazilian taxes, international law and accounting. Plus, he speaks good English and works with major players.

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    • Gustavo Haddad is the best tax lawyer I've ever worked with.

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    • Gustavo Haddad is a very senior tax advisor who can manage very complex and challenging tax matters with practical advice.

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    • Gustavo Haddad is an excellent adviser. He is trusted by us to provide best-in-class tax advice and client service. He adds value to every project and conversation, and is a pleasure to work with.

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    • A lawyer with deep and broad knowledge of law and accounting, Gustavo Haddad is an excellent strategist.

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  • Ricardo F. Bolan
    Ricardo F. Bolan

    Ricardo F. Bolan

    Ricardo Bolan is able to assist clients with tax mandates, including corporate reorganisations and the review of tax aspects of important transactions.

    • The Brazilian tax environment is complex, but Ricardo Bolan's diligence ensures that all our tax advice and solutions comply with our specific needs. His proactive approach is greatly appreciated.

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    • Ricardo Bolan is insanely responsive and I never ever had to follow up anything with him. He's also technically spot-on. I have a great experience working with him.

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    • Ricardo Bolan is a trustworthy and client-focused lawyer with broad and thorough M&A-adjacent tax knowledge.

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  • João Paulo Cavinatto
    João Paulo Cavinatto

    João Paulo Cavinatto

    João Paulo Cavinatto is a partner who is often active in providing advice to clients on indirect taxes as well as on customs mandates.

    • João Paulo Cavinatto is a very responsive lawyer who always gives me, beyond legal advice, business ideas.

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  • Breno Sarpi
    Breno Sarpi

    Breno Sarpi

    Breno Sarpi is a lawyer whose work in transactional tax structuring garnered him consistent praise from the market. His area of expertise made him commonly retained by big players of a multitude of sectors, including technology and real estate.

    • During all of my time working with Breno Sarpi, he's always been willing to help with our business's needs.

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    • A multi-asset lawyer, Breno Sarpi is admired by several of our executives, including myself. Besides knowing a lot about tax law, he brings an accounting and negotiation savoir faire to his work.

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