Tax: Minas Gerais - Brazil
Band 4
What the Team is Known For
PHRS Advogados is well regarded in the tax arena for guiding clients through tax advisory matters, administrative proceedings and judicial controversies. The law firm is especially active in tax modelling, audit defence and litigation strategy and corporate tax structuring. It is retained by clients from the education, healthcare, telecommunications, technology and construction sectors.
Strengths
What distinguishes the PHRS lawyers is their partnership with the company and the accessibility of the team, which is always available and strives to speak the language of the client. The firm has demonstrated considerable technical expertise and strategic insight in handling significant matters.
PHRS operates with assertiveness and demonstrates deep technical expertise and extensive market knowledge.
Work Highlights
PHRS represented YDUQS on tax advisory and litigation matters involving ISS, IOF and IPTU issues, including a dispute exceeding USD17 million.
Notable practitioners
Partner Pedro Simão is active across tax advisory, audit defence and judicial and administrative disputes, with recent mandates covering ISS, IPTU, IOF, PIS/Cofins and goodwill deductions.
Pedro Simão is an excellent lawyer who is very approachable and knowledgeable about the matters.
Pedro is a very complete professional. The fact that he has previously been part of companies’ in-house legal departments complements his work as an independent lawyer, bringing a critical business perspective together with tax expertise.
Pedro has been an excellent partner to our business. In addition to his strong technical knowledge, he has a deep understanding of the business and knows how to communicate effectively with directors and senior leadership.
