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: The Elite - Brazil

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What the Team is Known For

Machado Meyer maintains a well-established tax litigation 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 represented Sylvamo in a IRPJ/CSLL assessment challenge, worth BRL1,6 billion.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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

Raquel Novais is an excellent and very technically skilled tax litigation lawyer.

Raquel Novais is a lawyer with an unimpeachable history in the tax litigation area.

Daniella Zagari Gonçalves
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Daniella Zagari Gonçalves
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Daniella Zagari Gonçalves is an experienced and well-equipped tax litigation practitioner. She is highly regarded for her work in high-profile judicial tax disputes.

Daniella Zagari provides us with tax litigation technical support with a genuine connection to the client. She's focused on meeting the company's needs in the best way possible.

Daniella Zagari is a consummate professional, excellent in tax litigation cases and impeccable in civil procedural law. She is always available to assist us and resolve extremely complex issues.

Daniella Zagari's agility in handling complex cases is truly a highlight. She exudes a great deal of confidence when it comes to technical and strategic issues.

Marco Antonio Behrndt
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Marco Antonio Behrndt
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Marco Antonio Behrndt is an active tax litigation lawyer who regularly advises companies on judicial and administrative tax disputes involving a range of taxes, especially indirect ones.

Marco Behrndt is a professional with extensive technical experience, particularly in tax litigation.

One of the best tax litigation lawyers of his generation, Marco Behrndt is a super pro-business and technical professional.

Marco Behrndt played a key role in making difficult decisions for the company in our tax litigation cases and reassuring shareholders during challenging times. His professional conduct was impeccable, always showing a high level of technical expertise and a consistently constructive approach.

Cristiane Romano
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Cristiane Romano
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Cristiane Romano is a seasoned tax litigation practitioner, who maintains a strong focus on disputes representing important clients before the Higher Courts - something that consistently earns her praise from market commentators.

A wonderful tax litigation lawyer, Cristiane Romano is really well regarded for her work before the Superior Court of Justice.

Cristiane Romano is a tax litigation practitioner with very notable Higher Court activity.

Cristiane Romano is a widely recognised name in the tax litigation market.

Maria Eugênia Doin Vieira
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Maria Eugênia Doin Vieira
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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.

An excellent professional, Maria Eugênia Doin Vieira is highly technically skilled.

Maria Eugênia Doin Vieira provides excellent service, always committed and attentive.

Maria Eugênia Doin Vieira is a lawyer who displays great performance when handling tax matters.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Tax Litigation: The Elite

Raquel Novais
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Raquel Novais
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Band 1
Daniella Zagari Gonçalves
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Daniella Zagari Gonçalves
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Band 2
Marco Antonio Behrndt
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Marco Antonio Behrndt
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Band 2
Cristiane Romano
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Cristiane Romano
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Band 3
Maria Eugênia Doin Vieira
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Maria Eugênia Doin Vieira
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Band 4