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Machado Meyer

Tax Non-contentious: The Elite

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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.

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Tax Non-contentious: The Elite - Brazil

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Machado Meyer is a front-running firm with an established tax department regularly sought after by well-known companies due to its proficient counsel on transactional mandates. Its experienced bench demonstrates prowess in advising on an array of non-contentious issues, such as the fiscal implications of high-value M&A transactions, as well as assisting clients with the implementation of complex tax structures and tax planning. Its clients come from a diverse range of industries, including banking and finance, mining and technology.

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Work Highlights

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  • Machado Meyer advised BASF on the tax structuring of a corporate reorganisation in Brazil aimed at segregating its coatings business.

Strengths

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  • In matters related to international taxation and finance, Machado Meyer is a key point of reference. We consider it the best firm when it comes to advising large financial corporations.

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  • Machado Meyer's tax team has technical knowledge and its deliveries show that all its studies are conducted in-depth. The firm supports our decision-making in strategic projects.

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  • Even though we work with other law firms, Machado Meyer is our go-to when it comes to complex legal analyses. I really like their tax non-contentious work.

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  • A really trustworthy firm. Machado Meyer provides straightforward legal guidance throughout, which means the world for us. They know their stuff and are really easy to work with.

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  • Machado Meyer is a well-reputed law firm that really follows our compliance guidelines. Plus, you can see that its partners rely on their team but never cease to actually lead the work.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Celso Costa
    Celso Costa

    Celso Costa

    Celso Costa is a storied and renowned lawyer in the non-contentious tax arena. He has amassed important experience advising clients on a number of tax issues concerning M&A, corporate restructuring and transfer pricing.

    • Celso Costa knows a lot about tax law, which allows him to have a highly strategic vision of this field.

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    • Celso Costa's legal vision goes beyond the aspects that are asked, allowing for a greater impact on the topics that were brought to him. He always adds value to the work.

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    • He brings a lot of value to the discussions of our cases. Celso Costa is a lawyer who comes up with solutions and is always up-to-date with the legislation developments in Brazil.

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  • Fernando Tonanni
    Fernando Tonanni

    Fernando Tonanni

    Fernando Tonanni is a partner who has several years of sustained tax practice, which includes issues involving corporate transactions, tax efficiency and international tax assistance.

    • Technically brilliant and mind-bogglingly available, which is something made even more relevant if you consider how senior he is. Fernando Tonanni is a very hands-on.

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    • Fernando Tonanni's availability is outstanding. If you need him to, he'll lock himself in a room with you and only leave when the problem is solved. This is incredibly rare. I highly recommend him.

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    • A very helpful and accessible lawyer, Fernando Tonanni knows our business well, which really helps in our work together.

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    • Fernando Tonanni is fast, accurate and adds a lot of value to the business.

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  • Raquel Novais
    Raquel Novais

    Raquel Novais

    Raquel Novais is often seen assisting clients with the tax implications of the opening up and expansion of businesses, as well as reviewing the tax structures of large corporations. She deals with both direct and indirect tax regimes.

    • A lawyer very active in the market, Raquel Novais is heavily involved in the ongoing tax reforms discussions.

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    • Raquel Novais has a lot of institutional activity as well as plenty of market presence.

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    • Raquel Novais is an extremely accessible and technical lawyer with acute business acumen, which is very important to me. She helps me a lot.

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  • Fernanda Sá Freire Figlioulo
    Fernanda Sá Freire Figlioulo

    Fernanda Sá Freire Figlioulo

    Fernanda Sá Freire Figlioulo is a solid practitioner handling tax structuring.

    • One of the best tax lawyers I've ever met, Fernanda Figlioulo is incredibly business-minded and gives outside the box solutions that no one else can think of.

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    • Fernanda Figlioulo is a technically great lawyer who's also really accessible. She knows my pain points and understand my business's needs very quickly.

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    • Fernanda Figlioulo surprised even the sharpest members of our team with her absolute grasp on the subject of our case and the accuracy of her risk assessment.

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  • Camila Galvão
    Camila Galvão

    Camila Galvão

    Camila Galvão is a lawyer who frequently advises clients on structuring fiscal models for new businesses as well as on regulatory tax issues. She's normally retained by clients in the O&G, technology and energy sectors.

    • An incredible lawyer. Camila Galvão has plenty of knowledge of the taxes applied to the O&G and energy sectors.

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    • Camila Galvão is a skilled lawyer with in-depth knowledge of the O&G and energy sectors. She always delivers above and beyond what's asked of her.

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  • Bruna Marrara
    Bruna Marrara

    Bruna Marrara

    Bruna Marrara has a tax consultancy practice that allows her to advise on tax planning and the tax aspects of M&A transactions.

    • Bruna Marrara manages to combine tax legal knowledge with commercial and business vision. She contributes and adds value to our decision-making process.

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    • Committed to deadline-adherence and client service, Bruna Marrara delivers high-quality work with speed and clarity.

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