About

Provided by Machado Meyer

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.


We follow the strict and constant regulatory changes of the intricate Brazilian tax system, whether at the federal, state, or municipal levels.

Chambers Review

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Tax: Rio de Janeiro - Brazil

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Machado Meyer is a powerful force in the Brazilian market. The firm maintains a noteworthy practice in Rio de Janeiro and its tax team is active advising high-profile companies in the oil and gas industry. It is well equipped to advise on both litigation and consultancy.

Work Highlights

  • Machado Meyer represented Diamond Offshore (Brasdril) in five proceedings against National Treasury discussing the validity of the separation between chartering contracts of foreign vessels (not taxed) and technical services in Brazil (taxed), with proportional costs and revenue allocation.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Leonardo Alfradique Martins
2
Leonardo Alfradique Martins
2
Band 2

Leonardo Alfradique Martins is active handling tax litigation mandates, especially advising clients in the oil industry.

Leonardo Alfradique Martins is straightforward, not long-winded, and always quick to respond. He has the patience to answer all of our questions.

I highly recommend Leonardo Alfradique Martins for his exceptional legal expertise and client-focused approach. He consistently demonstrates a deep understanding of the applicable legislation.

Leonardo Alfradique Martins is an excellent professional. He works very well maintaining a close relationship with clients, whom he puts at ease.

Diogo Martins Teixeira
5
Diogo Martins Teixeira
5
Band 5

Diogo Martins Teixeira shows experience in tax law, particularly in matters related to the gas industry.

Diogo Martins Teixeira always demonstrates to have technical knowledge on the most varied subjects.

Diogo Martins Teixeira is an excellent professional. He manages to study the legislation applicability in a way that benefits his clients, always focusing on the business aspects and goals.

Carolina Amorim Ribeiro
Carolina Amorim Ribeiro
Associates to watch

Associate-to-watch Carolina Amorim Ribeiro has fostered capabilities to represent clients in tax disputes, including matters discussing ICMS.

Carolina Amorim Ribeiro is knowledgeable and effective. She is the one with the hands-on approach.

Carolina Amorim Ribeiro establishes a strong partnership with the clients and is very competent. We always trust in her work.

Ranked Lawyers at
Machado Meyer

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Brazil

Tax: Rio de Janeiro

Leonardo Alfradique Martins
2
Leonardo Alfradique Martins
2
Band 2
Diogo Martins Teixeira
5
Diogo Martins Teixeira
5
Band 5
Carolina Amorim Ribeiro
Carolina Amorim Ribeiro
Associates to watch