Tax Litigation: The Elite
Global Guide 2024 : Brazil
Band 1
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Our highly specialized tax team advises clients on the full spectrum of tax issues through our litigation, advisory, social security and customs practice areas. We have a strong tax litigation and controversy practice in the administrative and judicial spheres.
The administrative litigation practice at municipal, state and federal levels and the results obtained indicate the importance of our tax controversy practice in reversing tax delinquency notices and penalties imposed by administrative authorities.
We also keep close track of relevant regulatory developments as well as those in judicial and administrative decisions, which helps us identify new opportunities in the interest of our clients.
In addition, we deal with alternative dispute resolution mechanisms. Our team plays an active role in tax audits conducted by the Federal Revenue Office and by state and municipal tax authorities. When conflict is inevitable, we analyze the financial impacts of a tax dispute and weigh in the alternatives, benefits and potential risks quickly and objectively, thus enabling the legal and tax departments or executives of the companies involved to make a learned decision.
We defend our clients before all courts throughout Brazil, including before higher courts. We have a highly specialized team in our Brasília office that customarily handles special appeals in leading cases before the Superior Court of Justice (STJ) and the Federal Supreme Court (STF).
Chambers Review
Top-flight firm Pinheiro Neto Advogados boasts a revered tax department attracting praise for its exceptional ability to handle strategic contentious mandates both before judicial courts and CARF. The multifaceted team demonstrates an impressive level of expertise in representing corporate giants in disputes relating to IPI, ICMS, and PIS and COFINS, as well as defending clients against tax infraction notices that may lead to criminal investigations. Its prominent client roster includes national and foreign players from the automotive, technology and energy sectors.
Strengths
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"They have an awesome team of experts and are always willing to find the right approach to tax issues."
"They always seek to achieve a high level of services (quality, accuracy, etc) and also to meet deadlines including on urgent matters."
"They have super strong knowledge and technical skills. The team are very well prepared."
"They have an awesome team of experts and are always willing to find the right approach to tax issues."
"They always seek to achieve a high level of services (quality, accuracy, etc) and also to meet deadlines including on urgent matters."
"They have super strong knowledge and technical skills. The team are very well prepared."
Notable Practitioners
Luiz Roberto Peroba Barbosa is recognised as a strong litigator, handling both judicial and administrative tax disputes. He is active across a range of direct and indirect taxes, being particularly highly rated for his expertise in digital economy taxation.
"I am very happy with his performance. He is efficient and always available for the client."
"He is excellent."
Luciana Rosanova Galhardo is highly respected for her tax litigation skills. She is active representing companies in sophisticated disputes and is especially noted for her expertise in goodwill tax amortisation matters.
"Luciana is very strong in litigation, very well respected and able to establish an incredible relationship with clients."
"She is very good, with excellent activity in administrative matters."
Giancarlo Chamma Matarazzo is highly sought after for his experience in administrative tax litigation, especially in cases before CARF.
"He always brings innovative solutions and has a very strong background in various aspects of the tax area."
"He is very helpful and always seeks to understand the client's business to provide the best solution."
Tércio Chiavassa is a well-regarded practitioner, frequently retained by clients to provide advice on complex disputes involving IPI, goodwill tax amortisation, and PIS and COFINS.
"He is one of the best tax litigation lawyers in Brazil."
Marcelo Marques Roncaglia is active advising clients on a range of tax disputes, including those related to corporate income tax, PIS and COFINS.
"He has excellent knowledge. He shows a genuine interest in advising our company."
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