Machado Meyer, Tax: Brasília | Chambers Brazil Profile

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.

Chambers Review

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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

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.