Tax: Rio Grande do Sul

What the team is known for

Porto Alegre-based firm Rafael Pandolfo Advogados Associados focuses on tax litigation. It is particularly noted for advising on cases relating to ICMS, IPI, PIS and COFINS taxes. The team also handles tax consultancy work and has a wealth of experience handling tax planning. Trade associations and significant private companies operating in the food, steel, and paper and pulp sectors retain the firm for key tax work.

Strengths

"They have comprehensive and wide knowledge and provided excellent work," a client says.

Work highlights

Rafael Pandolfo represented Fecomercio as amicus curiae in a Supreme Court case about differential tax rates for small companies.

Notable practitioners

Rafael Pandolfo comes highly regarded by clients, who highlight his "technical and multidisciplinary talent and his capacity to handle complex matters," while other sources recognise his "very good expertise." Market sources remark on his academic background and his leadership.

Associate-to-watch Rafael Santos Borin has demonstrated important activity in tax matters, and gained the endorsement of peers, who deem him "a good lawyer, committed and with valuable knowledge."