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Machado Meyer

Tax: Brasília

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Machado Meyer

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With our experience, solid knowledge, and innovative thinking, we provide highly specialized legal advice on all tax issues affecting companies and individuals. We take a direct approach to complex cases, offering a detailed examination of the tax aspects of corporate transactions or strategic litigation.

We keep our eyes on the issues of our clients' interests and, with an active attitude to identify and anticipate challenges, we can see opportunities for their business. Accordingly, we develop effective partnerships with them, following all the stages of decision-making on any issue related to tax matters.

Integrated performance with other areas of the firm – such as corporate law, capital market, labor, real estate, regulatory, and civil – guarantees a multidisciplinary tax advice, supported by a deep knowledge of the business and ability to dynamically evaluate all the legal and economic impacts that derive from a tax issue.

We have specialized centers, with a team strongly dedicated to the analysis of topics related to social security contributions and others focused on succession planning issues. The tax professionals in these multidisciplinary centers have specific experience and in-depth knowledge, which ensures the excellence of our performance.

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Tax: Brasília - Brazil

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Machado Meyer has a well-established tax disputes practice in Brasília, acting on high-value matters before higher courts and the Administrative Council for Tax Appeals (CARF). The team is active in cases with significant financial exposure and precedent-setting potential across multiple sectors. It handles both administrative and judicial litigation, with experience in disputes involving tax incentives, transfer pricing and cross-border transactions. The practice is noted for its strong understanding of the business implications of tax controversies.

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Work Highlights

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  • Machado Meyer represented Ericsson Telecomunicações in a dispute regarding CIDE tax assessment on software licensing remittances, involving approximately BRL77.9 million.

Strengths

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  • Apart from being highly up to date, Machado Meyer shows strong strategic capabilities and closely monitors court agendas, particularly in matters before the STJ and STF.

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  • Machado Meyer provides advisory and contentious support on complex tax matters before higher courts. The law firm has solid technical understanding and strong awareness of the regulatory environment.

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  • Machado Meyer stands out for its excellent technical team. They display strong mastery of tax matters and knowledge of higher courts.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Cristiane Romano
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    Cristiane Romano

    Cristiane Romano is a recognised tax disputes practitioner, particularly noted for her strategic role in high-value matters, including cases with potential precedential effect. Her practice spans key sectors, such as retail, food and beverage, energy and financial services, as well as advising on administrative proceedings before tax authorities. Clients highlight her strategic insight and leadership in complex disputes.

    • Cristiane Romano is an extremely qualified professional.

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    • Cristiane has extensive strategic litigation knowledge, especially when it involves higher courts. She leads her team very well.

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    • Cristiane Romano has a strong presence in leading cases in Brasília.

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