Tax Litigation: The Elite
Brazil Guide 2024 : Brazil
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Provided by Machado, Meyer, Sendacz e Opice
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
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
- Machado Meyer assisted Telefônica with a claim challenging charges of Corporate Income Tax (“IRPJ”) and Social Contribution on Net Profits (“CSLL”), arising from a Tax Assessment.
Strengths
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"They display good argumentative skills before judges and ministers, and they are up to date on jurisprudence and procedural strategies."
"Machado Meyer has an extremely technical team that is able to explore various biases in judicial and administrative discussions. Their staff are very helpful, highly available and easy to reach."
"They have always demonstrated great knowledge of the issues even when dealing with complex matters. We are very satisfied with the results. They are very attentive, dedicated and available."
"They display good argumentative skills before judges and ministers, and they are up to date on jurisprudence and procedural strategies."
"Machado Meyer has an extremely technical team that is able to explore various biases in judicial and administrative discussions. Their staff are very helpful, highly available and easy to reach."
"They have always demonstrated great knowledge of the issues even when dealing with complex matters. We are very satisfied with the results. They are very attentive, dedicated and available."
Notable Practitioners
Daniella Zagari Gonçalvesis an experienced and well-equipped tax practitioner. She is highly regarded as a strong tax litigator, notably in the judicial sphere.
"Daniella Zagari Gonçalves is an excellent lawyer and great to work with."
"Daniella has always been our safe haven. She always demonstrates a lot of knowledge and confidence in the topics she handles. She's also always open to discussions."
"She's fantastic, with exceptional knowledge in tax litigation. She's deeply connected to what's happening in the Superior Courts."
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.
"One of the major names in tax law in the country who still takes on new cases."
"An experienced lawyer with an active presence in the market."
Marco Antonio Behrndt is active advising companies on judicial and administrative tax disputes involving a range of taxes, especially indirect ones.
"An outstanding lawyer, who really understands our business and accomplishes exceptional results. He's the type of lawyer we always look for."
"The best lawyer in his law firm, who can easily understand the cases presented to him. He devises very personalised proposals and has a firm grasp on what's happening in this market."
"Marco is a lawyer who possesses solid knowledge and innovative thinking. He can provide highly specialised legal advice on all tax issues."
Cristiane Romano maintains a strong focus on tax disputes before the Superior Court of Justice and the Brazilian Supreme Court.
"A great lawyer with a presence in Brasília."
"A lawyer very focused on important cases in Brasília."
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