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Martinelli Advogados

Tax Litigation: Highly Regarded

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Martinelli Advogados’ Tax Litigation team advises Brazilian and multinational companies on complex judicial and administrative tax disputes involving federal, state and municipal taxes, as well as social security contributions. The practice handles high-value tax assessments, strategic litigation before courts and administrative tribunals, tax audits, settlement negotiations, enforcement proceedings and disputes arising from corporate reorganisations.

The team also assists clients with tax risk management, tax governance and preventive strategies aimed at reducing litigation exposure and increasing predictability in sensitive tax matters.

The practice serves companies across key sectors, including manufacturing, agribusiness, energy, retail, logistics, infrastructure, technology, financial services and consumer goods.

Its lawyers are recognised for combining deep technical knowledge with a strategic and business-oriented approach, supporting clients in disputes with significant financial, operational and reputational impact.

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Tax Litigation: Highly Regarded - Brazil

Band 3

What the Team is Known For

Martinelli Advogados is recognised for its strong ability to assist clients with tax litigation matters. The team is experienced in representing companies in disputes arising from a range of federal and state taxes such as ICMS and PIS/Cofins. It has additional capabilities in handling matters relating to IRPJ and social security contributions.

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Work Highlights

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  • Martinelli defended Mosaic Fertilizantes against an ISS assessment.

Strengths

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  • I like Martinelli's prompt availability, technical expertise, and legal grounding in providing opinions and handling tax litigation cases.

    Tax Litigation: Highly Regarded respondentBrazil

  • Martinelli combines technical excellence with a strategic, business-oriented approach to tax litigation. The team provides precise and proactive guidance, as well as clear communication, ensuring efficiency and alignment with their client’s operational goals.

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  • Before taking on any tax litigation case, Martinelli conducts extensive legal research. Its highly skilled lawyers are always attentive, providing information and updates - both positive and negative - that help us make the best decisions.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Breno Consoli
    Breno Consoli

    Breno Consoli

    Breno Consoli is a practitioner who has experience in both judicial and administrative matters discussing taxes such as ICMS, IRPJ and CSLL.

    • An excellent professional and a great partner, Breno Consoli has supported us extensively across various areas, including networking with other partners and different departments.

      Tax Litigation: Highly Regarded respondentBrazil

    • Breno Consoli has exceptional technical command of tax litigation and a strategic, business‑oriented mindset. He combines deep knowledge of tax law and procedure with a practical understanding of corporate operations, enabling him to deliver solutions that are both legally sound and commercially effective.

      Tax Litigation: Highly Regarded respondentBrazil

    • A dedicated professional, Breno Consoli is experienced and has strong technical knowledge.

      Tax Litigation: Highly Regarded respondentBrazil

    • Breno Consoli is always highly attentive to our needs, consistently open to feedback and very responsive.

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