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Provided by Pinheiro Neto Advogados
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).
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Pinheiro Neto is a leading full-service firm with a longstanding and much-admired presence in the Rio de Janeiro market. Senior tax partners with a solid track record of consulting and contentious tax work provide a formidable bench strength to this branch, which is seasoned in tax litigation and consultancy work.
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Pinheiro Neto represented Americanas in a tax dispute against a Brazilian tax authority regarding ICMS DIFAL charges on interstate sales.
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The firm’s key distinguishing feature lies in its highly specialised practice in strategic tax litigation before the courts, with solid technical expertise in appeals. Pinheiro Neto also stands out for its ability to coordinate with other lawyers, which ensures strategic alignment and consistency across cases.
They are extremely intelligent and reliable. We always know that Pinheiro Neto will deliver the best legal strategy to resolve our tax matters.
Pinheiro Neto Advogados is very capable of handling complex matters. The firm acts with confidence in strategy, precision in risk analysis and efficiency in communications with tax authorities.
The main differentiating factor of Pinheiro Neto’s tax department is its ability to combine technical excellence, strategic vision and institutional sophistication in complex matters.
Pinheiro Neto is a highly reputable law firm with excellent service and responsiveness. Its tax team is strongly committed to quality and deadlines. Our longstanding relationship gives us confidence year after year.
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Carlos Henrique Bechara is a well-known tax partner in Rio de Janeiro. He handles high-end tax litigation and customs matters.
Carlos Bechara is always available and brings considerable value to discussions.
I would highlight the work of Carlos Henrique Bechara, who combines high-level technical skill with helpfulness, agility and excellent business acumen.
Carlos aligns tax strategies with the client, communicates clearly and validates key decisions in advance, bringing greater confidence and efficiency to the work.
Carlos's work is marked by technical competence, dedication and strategic vision, giving us complete confidence in the consistency of his results.
The lawyer is an extremely skilled professional, with profound technical and strategic capability in tax matters. Carlos also demonstrates clarity and confidence when handling cases, practising modern and efficient law focused on solid outcomes.
Emir Nunes de Oliveira Neto is noted for handling non-contentious tax work in Rio de Janeiro. He also has a wealth of experience handling administrative tax disputes.
Emir Nunes is a professional with deep technical and strategic capability in tax matters. He demonstrates clarity, confidence and professionalism in handling cases, giving clients peace of mind.
Emir excels both personally and professionally, developing strategies that deliver effective results for our tax problems.
The lawyer gives us a high degree of trust and confidence in his opinions and legal strategies. Emir provides the best possible support in our tax matters and remains by our side in the most important decisions.
Marcos is an experienced tax lawyer in Rio de Janeiro.
Marco de Vicq has above-average technical knowledge in tax matters and provides excellent service, particularly in tax litigation.
Tax: Rio de Janeiro
Tax: Rio de Janeiro
Tax: Rio de Janeiro
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