Brazil Guide 2026 : Brazil
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Provided by Lefosse Advogados
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.
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Lefosse Advogados is a robust nationwide firm that maintains an active presence in Rio de Janeiro. Its tax team is particularly noted for its transactional track record, mainly handling matters for clients from the energy industry.
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Lefosse served as Brazilian tax counsel to MMG Limited on the tax aspects of its acquisition of Anglo American’s nickel business in Brazil.
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The professionals in Lefosse’s tax advisory practice are dedicated, reliable and provide consistently good service.
Lefosse Advogados is diligent, proactive and knowledgeable in its field. The team has a strong grasp of tax matters, communicates well and remains open to our feedback.
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Jayme Freitas Neto enjoys a good reputation for his mandates in tax law, particularly for non-contentious advice.
Jayme is a great tax lawyer, with a strong ability in transactions and negotiations.
Jayme Freitas Neto demonstrates commitment, proactivity and care in deeply understanding the tax issues involved.
Tax: Rio de Janeiro
Provided by Lefosse Advogados
Jayme Freitas Neto
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