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Maneira Advogados

Tax Litigation: The Elite

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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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Tax Litigation: The Elite - Brazil

Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Maneira Advogados is Rio de Janeiro-based tax litigation boutique that regularly 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 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 represented Americanas in six tax disputes before the TJ-RJ, concerning the company’s right to offset accumulated ICMS credits against FEEF and FOT.

Strengths

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  • As clients, we feel very secure in our decision-making, as we can count on the dedication and professionalism of Maneira's entire tax litigation team. The simple way with which they handle complex topics makes it easy for everyone to understand them.

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  • I really like the technical level of Maneira's tax litigation team, as well as the direct and assertive nature of their legal writing. Their partners are highly available and communicate in a very quick way with us. They're also very open to our input during the course of the work.

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  • I believe Maneira's service is excellent. They handle the tax litigation cases we bring to them very carefully, always concerning themselves with developing the best legal strategy and sharing it with us.

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  • Maneira's tax litigation department doesn't limit itself to respond to our demands, but also acts proactively in identifying risks and opportunities, directly contributing to our decision-making and the company's results.

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  • Maneira has a remarkable ability to handle notable and sensitive tax litigation cases. The confidence they instil in clients is a major strength.

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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 litigation lawyer 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.

    • A renowned professor of tax law, Eduardo Maneira is a professional recognised nationally. He has a strong presence in Brasília-based tax litigation, especially in the Higher Courts.

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    • Eduardo Maneira needs no introduction. He is one of the leading tax litigation lawyers in Brazil today, with a strong presence in the Superior Court of Justice and the Supreme Federal Court.

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    • Eduardo Maneira shows technical excellence, in-depth legal knowledge in tax litigation and a strong commitment to the company's results.

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  • Donovan Mazza Lessa
    Donovan Mazza Lessa

    Donovan Mazza Lessa

    Donovan Massa Lessa is a tax litigation lawyer notably active advising clients -particularly those in the energy and O&G sectors - on disputes involving a range of tax matters, including goodwill amortisation and IRPJ.

    • One of his firm's leading partners, Donovan Lessa knows how to develop excellent procedural strategies in our tax litigation matters. He is very attentive to clients, has a strong academic streak and works on cases related to both direct and indirect taxes.

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    • I've known Donovan Lessa for some time and can say that he manages to combine extensive academic knowledge with court expertise. He's one of the most renowned tax litigation lawyers focused on the O&G sector.

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    • Donovan Lessa brings excellent technical skills to our tax litigation cases. He's a must-have partner.

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  • Marcos Maia
    Marcos Maia

    Marcos Maia

    Marcos Maia is an up-and-coming practitioner who demonstrates ability in tax disputes challenging collections and infractions.

    • With excellent strategic vision, academic aptitude and direct involvement in complex cases, Marcos Maia gives clients a strong sense of confidence.

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    • A highly technical professional who thinks outside the box, Marcos Maia has extensive knowledge of how the local courts in Rio de Janeiro operate.

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    • Marcos Maia has significant experience before the Courts of Justice of São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, as well as an excellent track record before the administrative tribunals, which is why we place great trust in him for our most important cases.

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