Tax Non-contentious: The Elite
Global Guide 2024 : Brazil
Band 1
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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, PIS and COFINS, as well as social security contributions. The firm's clientele comprises significant players from an array of industries including telecommunications, energy and technology. Equinor and Shell Brasil are new client wins.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They have always provided us with clear advice and helped us navigate the complex Brazilian tax system."
"Lefosse has a team with a complete technical profile. They are able to move from theory to practice, allowing us to have a vision of the whole and even visualise future impacts."
"We trust their tax advice and benefit from their support on complex matters."
"They have always provided us with clear advice and helped us navigate the complex Brazilian tax system."
"Lefosse has a team with a complete technical profile. They are able to move from theory to practice, allowing us to have a vision of the whole and even visualise future impacts."
"We trust their tax advice and benefit from their support on complex matters."
Notable Practitioners
Head of department Gustavo Lian 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.
"We rely on him in very complex and sophisticated themes in the field of tax."
"Gustavo is an excellent business partner who often brings very good and practical advice."
"Gustavo Haddad is one of the leading tax lawyers in Brazil. In addition to possessing an extremely vast and deep knowledge, he is an accessible person who shares insights."
Partner Ricardo Bolan is able to assist clients with tax mandates, including corporate reorganisations and the review of tax aspects of important transactions.
"Ricardo delivers beyond our expectations on client service. He is friendly even when dealing with very complex topics."
João Paulo Cavinatto is a partner who is often active providing advice to clients on indirect taxes, as well as on customs mandates.
"João Paulo is our go-to lawyer in indirect tax and customs complex matters."
Up-and-coming lawyer Breno Sarpi upholds his ranking this year due to his work handling tax planning matters. He also has knowledge of the tax aspects of corporate reorganisations.
"Breno is a professional with extensive technical knowledge, contributing significantly in strategies."
Associate-to-watch Camila Lagrasta is able to advise on tax aspects related to transactions, including the analysis of income tax. She also assists clients with tax matters regarding corporate restructuring.
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Lefosse Advogados
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