Tax Non-contentious: Highly Regarded

Rayes & Fagundes Advogados Associados is a firm with sector experience that encompasses the provision of advice on corporate taxation mandates, including M&A transactions and reorganisations. The team is also able to work on social contribution issues, as well as customs matters. The team is familiar with both direct and indirect fiscal regimes. Its clients often come from the pharma and technology industries.

"The firm has a high capacity to present solutions to complex issues that require a deep analysis of the matter."

"The office has assisted us with maximum excellence in very valuable discussions."

Bruno Aguiar is a co-head of the department and wields knowledge about both direct and indirect taxes. He is seen acting on transactional issues, as well as providing tax consultancy advice. "He offers great support, lots of business acumen and practical knowledge. He provides the guidance in a very assertive way and with applicability." "He is an excellent professional - technical, dynamic, available and with a lot of commercial awareness."

Ronaldo Rayes joins the rankings this year on the basis of a solid track record of tax advice for companies. "He provided meaningful advice, always supported by the legislation, and brought robust elements to the discussions."

Up-and-coming lawyer Flavio Yoshida is an active practitioner dealing with tax planning mandates. He is particularly versed in indirect tax issues and the pharmaceutical industry. "Flavio is an excellent professional, always very willing to understand the demand and help us solve it as quickly as possible, and always with great caution and critical analysis."