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Madrona Advogados

Tax Litigation: Highly Regarded

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Madrona Advogados

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Taxation in Brazil is one of the main factors that account for the success or failure of a business and, therefore, should be one of the main focuses of attention of the business sector.

Complex and dynamic, our tax system challenges all economic segments and all levels of business, people and companies.

The solution to a problem in the fiscal area requires big-picture thinking and, in the current economic context, this should not come separate from the efficiency and rationalization of resources.

Our Tax team is structured to strike the right balance between expertise and holistic vision, between pragmatism and creativity. We have professionals of different profiles, extremely qualified and capable of delivering complete solutions, whether in the daily life of companies or in the planning of highly complex transactions.

Our services include:

  • Legal opinions;
  • Services to prevente contingencies;
  • Consultation processes on the understanding of tax legislation;
  • Administrative litigation, in the defense of infraction notices and requests for restitution and compensation of taxes;
  • Legal litigation, in active and reactive tax lawsuits and performance in leading cases before Superior Courts;
  • Tax transactions;
  • And many more.

Industries (1)

  • Publicity services, infrastructure in general, transport, automotive, food, agriculture, banking, capital markets, retail, media and entertainment

Chambers Review

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Tax Litigation: Highly Regarded - Brazil

Band 2

Band 2


What the Team is Known For

Madrona Advogados is a well-regarded firm with an experienced tax litigation team defending clients against infraction notices before Carf, as well as the judicial courts. The practice regularly assists clients with federal and state direct and indirect taxes, especially disputes involving ICMS and PIS/Cofins.

Strengths

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  • Brazilian tax legislation is very complex but Madrona has lawyers of notable technical expertise and a good understanding of the applicable regulations. They provide us with clear analyses and consistent arguments.

    Tax Litigation: Highly Regarded respondentBrazil
  • Madrona's tax litigation lawyers are always looking for solutions for our company and trying to delve deeper into our operations to be more efficient.

    Tax Litigation: Highly Regarded respondentBrazil
  • Madrona's tax litigation team is highly practical and writes in a clear language, not resorting to legalese. The support they give us is very solid.

    Tax Litigation: Highly Regarded respondentBrazil
  • I really like how Madrona's tax litigation lawyers are transparent in their work. They're very honest about success rates, even if that means that we end up not hiring them. I also find their technique and holistic view of the relevant discussions to be key assets.

    Tax Litigation: Highly Regarded respondentBrazil

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 4Marcos Tranchesi Ortiz
    Band 4Marcos Tranchesi Ortiz

    Marcos Tranchesi Ortiz

    Marcos Tranchesi Ortiz is a partner of the firms' tax department who is adept at both judicial and administrative mandates, dealing with both direct and indirect taxes.

    • Technically very strong, Marcos Tranchesi Ortiz knows the legislation thoroughly, responds very promptly and always finds room in his schedule.

      Tax Litigation: Highly Regarded respondentBrazil
    • Marcos Tranchesi Ortiz brings experience, technical knowledge and availability that make all the difference. He is the kind of professional who likes to schedule meetings and fully understands the issue.

      Tax Litigation: Highly Regarded respondentBrazil

Ranked Individuals at Madrona Advogados (1)

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    Marcos Tranchesi Ortiz

    Tax Litigation: Highly Regarded

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