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Maneira Advogados

Tax: Litigation

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Maneira Advogados

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Maneira Advogados handles highly complex administrative and judicial tax disputes at the local, state and federal levels, with extensive expertise before the Superior Courts (STF and STJ).

Their team of extremely qualified professionals is capable of handling the full plethora of tax disputes, throughout Brazil, by means of a hands-on and Partner-oriented approach.

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What the Team is Known For
Rio de Janeiro-based tax boutique Maneira Advogados assists companies from an array of industries, including oil and gas, telecommunications and agribusiness, with contentious tax mandates in both the administrative and judicial spheres. Its growing team demonstrates noteworthy expertise defending clients against tax assessment notices, as well as offering representation in leading cases relating to tax exemptions and unconstitutionality claims before the Supreme Federal Court.
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Work Highlights

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  • Maneira advised Oi on a  dispute regarding a state tax on telecommunication services acquired with tax deferral. The case specifically involves the State Tax on Goods and Services, commonly known as ICMS.

Strengths

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  • This is a capable, helpful, diligent and highly qualified team that always seeks to understand the client's business operation.

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  • Maneira Advogados has one of the best tax litigation teams in the country, composed of highly specialised partners, with strong academic backgrounds, who provide very personalised client service. 

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  • Maneira's team is highly specialised. The main partners, who are always present in the cases, have masters and doctorate degrees from important institutions, both in Brazil and abroad.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Eduardo Maneira
    Eduardo Maneira

    Eduardo Maneira

    Eduardo Maneira is recognised for being a skilled tax litigator with solid experience in administrative and judicial disputes, including before the Supreme Court. He is active representing clients from the oil and gas and telecommunications industries in mandates arising from the full spectrum of taxes.

    • Eduardo leads of the firm, being known as one of the great lawyers in tax matters in Brazil. In addition to his high technical capacity, he has a consolidated performance in superior courts.

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    • Eduardo Maneira is one of the best tax lawyers in the country. A well-rounded professional.

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    • Highly renowned lawyer, with a huge network and high legal knowledge.

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  • Donovan Mazza Lessa
    Donovan Mazza Lessa

    Donovan Mazza Lessa

    Donovan Massa Lessa is active advising clients on disputes involving a range of tax matters, including goodwill amortisation and corporate income tax.

    • Highly skilled professional, with accurate technical knowledge and understanding of the client's needs. Always open to understand what is possible for the client and values long-term relationships.

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    • Donovan Lessa is one of the few lawyers in the market who actually understands about offset issues.

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    • Donovan Lessa is one of the firm's main partners, being well recognised for his ability to deal with issues involving direct and indirect taxes, in addition to combining accounting knowledge.

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  • Marcos Maia
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    Marcos Maia

    Up and Coming Marcos Maia is a practitioner who demonstrates ability in tax disputes challenging collections and infractions.

    • Marcos Maia carefully develops strategies for each case and is very skilled at conducting court hearings.

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