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What the Team is Known For

Pinheiro Neto Advogados has a leading tax disputes practice in Brasília, acting on complex and high-value litigation before the STJ and STF. The team is highly active in cases with the potential to shape nationwide jurisprudence, including constitutional matters and cases under the repetitive appeals system. The law firm represents major domestic and multinational clients, as well as industry associations, in high-stakes tax controversies involving ICMS, PIS/COFINS, corporate and international tax issues.

Work Highlights

  • Pinheiro Neto represented Heineken in disputes regarding ICMS and IPI tax credit claims for production inputs and beverage concentrates, involving more than USD10 million.

Strengths

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I see in Pinheiro Neto excellent technical skills, innovative thinking in developing client solutions and strategies that genuinely add value.

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Pinheiro Neto excels in managing cross‑cutting themes and has a proactive approach to case management. It also delivers creative, strategically informed solutions.

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Proximity to the client, strong technical expertise and a clear understanding of our needs enable Pinheiro Neto to deliver strategic and personalised service.

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Notable Practitioners

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André Torres
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André Torres
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André Torres is a well-regarded practitioner in tax disputes, recognised for his role in complex and high-value litigation involving indirect taxation and corporate matters. He regularly represents clients in strategic disputes and is particularly noted for his ability to anticipate the effects of key judicial decisions.

André Torres stands out for his strong technical expertise and strategic approach to client needs. He is highly attentive and responsive, consistently delivering an excellent level of service and making a real difference in client matters.

André is always willing to build solutions and proactively anticipate issues that may be relevant to our business.

Responsiveness and efficiency are André's key strengths. He consistently helps us anticipate the impact of relevant decisions from the higher courts.

André Torres delivered a very distinctive performance on tax matters before the Supreme Federal Court.

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