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Our work covers diverse aspects of taxation, providing efficient, personalized solutions to obtain the best possible outcomes.

Our expert team works in coordination with professionals from the firm’s other practice areas to meet highly complex tax demands from local and international clients.

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Tax: Brasília - Brazil

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What the Team is Known For

Mattos Filho maintains a market-leading tax disputes practice in Brasília, regularly acting on complex litigation before the STF and STJ. The law firm is recognised for its role in significant tax controversies involving ICMS, PIS/COFINS and corporate tax matters. The team is particularly active in cases with nationwide implications, including proceedings under the general repercussion system.

Work Highlights

  • Mattos Filho represented Instituto para Desenvolvimento do Varejo (IDV) in a dispute before the STF regarding ICMS-DIFAL collection on interstate sales to non-taxpayers, involving over BRL1 billion.

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Notable Practitioners

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Ariane Guimarães
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Ariane Guimarães
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Ariane Costa Guimarães is a highly regarded tax disputes practitioner with a strong track record before the higher courts. She is recognised for her role in complex and high-value litigation, including leading cases under the general repercussion system. Ariane regularly represents major companies and industry associations in matters with nationwide impact. Her work is particularly noted for its strategic approach and distinctive perspective on tax procedure and jurisprudence.

A highly qualified professional with in‑depth knowledge, Ariane Guimarães is also exceptionally up to date and highly attuned to the client’s needs and limitations.

Ariane is an excellent lawyer: intelligent, helpful and highly skilled.

Ariane Guimarães is an exceptional and highly qualified lawyer, combining outstanding technical ability with a strong human approach. She is a source of inspiration, encouraging those around her to perform at their best.

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Ariane Guimarães
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