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Tax Litigation: The Elite

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Provided by Maneira Advogados

Maneira Advogados is well known for its skills structuring complex and strategic Tax Litigation cases and is specifically sought after by clients who require specific assistance with both judicial and administrative matters.


The team has acted in several leading cases (including “Lei Noel” and “TFPG” in STF) since its foundation and is widely known for its strength in tax litigation at judicial and administrative level.


The bulk of our workload comes from the telecommunications, oil and gas, and technology sectors. 

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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.

Strengths

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"They promptly meet our demands. They provide in-depth answers when questioned and make good suggestions."

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"Maneira Advogados partners highlight opportunities for the company, identifying great solutions."

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"Their partners are always available, diligent and they discuss opportunities, creating a caring relationship with their clients."

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Notable Practitioners

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Eduardo Maneira
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Eduardo Maneira
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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 Maneira is a great lawyer in the field of tax law, his work before the Superior Courts is nationally recognised, and he has solid academic knowledge."

"Eduardo Maneira has great knowledge of the industry, as well as deep technical legal knowledge. He is highly respected in the courts and leads a team of brilliant lawyers."

"It's always great to listen to him talking about complex tax topics. He is well recognised as a senior tax partner."

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

"Incredibly strong tax lawyer and litigator with strategic thinking for the most difficult cases."

"He's a great tax lawyer in both administrative and judicial proceedings, sharing with us many insights about tax disputes and precedents under judgment by the Supreme Court."

"Professor Lessa and his team work with extreme technique and high assertiveness in the processes they conduct. The work is high-quality and our experience is extremely positive."

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Eduardo Maneira
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Eduardo Maneira
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Donovan Mazza Lessa
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Donovan Mazza Lessa
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Members

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Daniel Lima

Lucas Mayall

Luis Eduardo Maneira

Marcos Catao

Marcos Maia