Brazil Guide 2026 : Brazil
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Mauler Advogados is frequently retained both by companies and by private clients to assist with a range of tax litigation mandates involving direct and indirect taxes such as ICMS, IRPJ, and PIS/Cofins. The team has multidisciplinary skills representing clients in criminal matters arising from the non-payment of ICMS, as well as handling sector-specific taxes such as Funrural.
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Mauler Advogados defended Máxima Logística e Distribuição against a tax enforcement action initiated by the State of Minas Gerais seeking to collect ICMS/ST and FEM/ST debts.
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Mauler Advogados stands out in the tax litigation arena for its assertive and strategic communication, always guided by transparency and honesty in its analyses. The team's astounding legal knowledge and solid technical experience ensure a level of depth and precision to their work that is rarely found in the market.
Besides their team's knowledge and expertise in tax litigation matters, Mauler Advogados' timely service and clear guidance made all the difference. They have a firm grasp on how the Carf operates.
Mauler Advogados delivers great work, with tremendous technical zeal and client care. The entire tax litigation team is very well prepared and specialised.
If I were to rate their service levels and responsiveness, I'd give Mauler Advogados more than ten if I could. It's where they excel. Besides being very available and knowledgeable in Brazilian tax litigation, they're also open and honest about our legal strategies and chances of success.
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Igor Mauler Santiago is an experienced lawyer with strong command of his field. He provides clients with innovative and reliable solutions and is also extremely courteous and flexible.
Igor Mauler Santiago is a lawyer who demonstrates strong knowledge and performs very well in meetings, consistently bringing good ideas and contributing significantly to our work.
Igor Mauler Santiago has exceptional command of high‑stakes tax disputes, demonstrating sophisticated reasoning, deep knowledge of case law and a rare ability to synthesise legal theory, risk and economic outcome.
A lawyer who provides us with clear legal explanations and is very flexible with our requests, Igor Mauler Santiago is highly experienced, attentive and a top‑notch practitioner in this area.
The combination of technical expertise, proactivity and client focus makes Igor Mauler Santiago a reference in the tax field and a reliable partner for companies facing sophisticated challenges.
Tax Litigation: Highly Regarded
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