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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.

Chambers Review

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Tax: Rio de Janeiro - Brazil

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Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Mattos Filho is a prime nationwide full-service firm with an enviable homegrown presence in Rio de Janeiro. A leading force nationally, the firm maintains a senior and active tax team in Rio, handling both contentious and consultancy work. The team is particularly noted for advising sophisticated clients from the oil and gas and power industries.

Work Highlights

  • Mattos Filho advised CELPE on tax assessment disputes arising from its acquisition by a foreign group through a state-run privatisation process.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Alessandra Gomensoro
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Alessandra Gomensoro
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Band 2
Alessandra Gomensoro is a strong practitioner leading a range of mandates in tax litigation.

She is a senior partner who provides high-quality and timely service in tax law. Alessandra has been a trusted adviser in matters of considerable importance to the company.

Alessandra Gomensoro consistently shows technical command in tax law and a clear understanding of the client’s business.

Alessandra has extensive and solid knowledge in tax law, working at a high technical level.

Alessandra Gomensoro is an excellent lawyer, combining deep technical knowledge with a clear understanding of the client’s business. She delivers well-founded solutions that provide us with confidence.

Leonardo Homsy
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Leonardo Homsy
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Band 2

Leonardo Homsy is well-regarded by clients for his strong performance advising clients, especially in the oil and gas taxation arena.

Leonardo has always provided services in tax matters with great skills. His critical thinking and technical command make us seek his opinion whenever we face impasses or controversial situations, making him a highly valued professional to work with.

Leonardo Homsy is an exemplary tax lawyer that has a solid understanding of our business. He stands out for his highly collaborative approach, remaining accessible and easy to work with.

The lawyer is a highly skilled and reliable professional, recognised for his analytical capability and consistent delivery of high-quality work. Leonardo shows a solid technical foundation and great attention to detail, allowing him to handle tax matters with accuracy and efficiency.

A lawyer who excels in tax consulting, Leonardo leads a highly skilled team.

Mario Prada
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Mario Prada
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Band 3

Mario Prada enjoys a strong reputation for his ability to lead tax mandates in the oil and gas and automotive sectors for clients based in Rio de Janeiro.

In my opinion, Mario Prada is one of the best procedural strategists among the tax lawyers that work in our industry.

Ricardo Cosentino
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Ricardo Cosentino
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Up and Coming

Ricardo Consentino holds experience in litigation and advisory mandates, such as defending clients in tax assessments and advising on tax classifications.

Ricardo Cosentino is a great tax lawyer who understands our business and presents well-grounded legal solutions.

Ricardo is a really helpful tax lawyer. He's always available to discuss matters and find the best solutions.

Extremely intelligent, highly available and attentive to our concerns, Ricardo is a tax lawyer we can always rely on.

Rafael do Nascimento Fernandes Bessa
Rafael do Nascimento Fernandes Bessa
Associates to watch

Rafael do Nascimento Fernandes Bessa has an active performance in tax law in Rio de Janeiro, being heavily endorsed by clients.

Rafael is a skilled tax professional who is committed to his clients. He is extremely intelligent, quickly understands his clients' challenges and has notable knowledge of our sector.

Rafael is a rising talent. He is very technical and diligent, having provided us with high-quality service.

Rafael Bessa has strong technical expertise in tax law and explains thorny topics with great clarity.

In my opinion, Rafael is a great tax associate who delivers agile, high-quality service.

Ranked Lawyers at
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Tax: Rio de Janeiro

Alessandra Gomensoro
2
Alessandra Gomensoro
2
Band 2
Leonardo Homsy
2
Leonardo Homsy
2
Band 2
Mario Prada
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Mario Prada
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Band 3
Ricardo Cosentino
U
Ricardo Cosentino
U
Up and Coming
Rafael do Nascimento Fernandes Bessa
Rafael do Nascimento Fernandes Bessa
Associates to watch