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 follow the strict and constant regulatory changes of the intricate Brazilian tax system, whether at the federal, state, or municipal levels. Our team is prepared to discuss, assist, and act on tax issues from anywhere in Brazilian territory.

The solid performance of the professionals of our Unit in Brasilia guarantees a strong and permanent presence in the superior judicial and administrative courts. Over the years, we have exceled at participating in the leading cases of Brazil's main tax litigation, whether representing the parties or as amicus curiae.

In addition to its São Paulo base and Brasília unit, Machado Meyer also has a litigation and advisory team in the state of Rio de Janeiro, with real knowledge of the local business environment and its particularities.

We also have an experienced team abroad, which gives us a solid understanding of international tax issues and their effects on structuring operations. Our performance in multijurisdictional operations, working side by side with top firms in various countries, puts us in a privileged position to also offer our clients a network of contacts and alliances developed over years.

Chambers Review

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Tax: Litigation - Brazil

What the Team is Known For

Full-service firm Machado, Meyer, Sendacz e Opice maintains a well-established tax department frequently sought out by well-known companies from an array of industries including mining, banking and technology, due to its proficient counsel on contentious mandates. The team attracts praise for its ability to represent clients in the full spectrum of federal, municipal and state taxes before CARF and the higher courts. Its experienced bench draws upon the firm's corporate strength to also defend clients in tax litigation mandates arising from M&A operations.

Work Highlights

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  • Machado Meyer assisted Aché Laboratórios Farmacêuticos with developing a defence strategy against an administrative decision regarding exclusion from tax credits.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Daniella Zagari Gonçalves
2
Daniella Zagari Gonçalves
2
Band 2

Daniella Zagari Gonçalves is an experienced and well-equipped tax practitioner. She is highly regarded as a strong tax litigator, notably in the judicial sphere.

Daniella is an extremely skilled professional. She knows a lot about litigation processes and helps the client to find the solution to the issues. Gets involved with projects and is always available.

Solid knowledge in the tax area while maintaining excellent relationships in that field. Responsible for the development of some fundamental theses for the successes in our cases.

I had good interactions with Daniella Zagari Gonçalves. She has a deep knowledge about the matters.

Raquel Novais
2
Raquel Novais
2
Band 2
Raquel Novais is well regarded by the market, being particularly recognised for her expertise in federal direct taxes, as well as international taxation. Novais is further noted for her strong experience in administrative disputes before CARF.

Raquel Novais' work is outstanding.

Raquel is one of the best tax professionals for highly complex issues. She has relevant expertise.

Raquel Novais is a renowned professional with broad experience, particularly in administrative matters before CARF and international tax law. She has good oral argumentation skills.

Marco Antonio Behrndt
3
Marco Antonio Behrndt
3
Band 3
Marco Antonio Behrndt is active advising companies on judicial and administrative tax disputes involving a range of taxes, especially indirect ones.

Marco Behrndt is a professional who exceeds expectations acting directly in complex and sophisticated tax litigation. Excellent in the formulation and execution of procedural strategies.

Marco is very technical and stands out for his deep knowledge of the matters he is involved in.

Cristiane Romano
4
Cristiane Romano
4
Band 4

Cristiane Romano is a seasoned practitioner, who maintains a strong focus on tax disputes representing important clients before the Superior Court of Justice and the Brazilian Supreme Court.

I have positive opinions about Cristiane Romano. She is a well-articulated and knowledgeable person.

Maria Eugênia Doin Vieira
6
Maria Eugênia Doin Vieira
6
Band 6

Maria Eugênia Doin Vieira has cultivated her tax litigation practice to allow her to act on behalf of clients in tax matters such as infraction notices and filing lawsuits to challenge administrative decisions.

Maria Eugênia Doin Vieira is a professional with excellent knowledge in tax law, with a detail-oriented approach.

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Tax: Litigation

Daniella Zagari Gonçalves
2
Daniella Zagari Gonçalves
2
Band 2
Raquel Novais
2
Raquel Novais
2
Band 2
Marco Antonio Behrndt
3
Marco Antonio Behrndt
3
Band 3
Cristiane Romano
4
Cristiane Romano
4
Band 4
Maria Eugênia Doin Vieira
6
Maria Eugênia Doin Vieira
6
Band 6