Tax: Minas Gerais - Brazil
Band 2
What the Team is Known For
Rodolfo Gropen Advocacia is a respected boutique assisting clients with a wide range of tax matters. The team is retained by players from the telecommunications, mining and automotive sectors to handle litigation mandates before Brazilian courts, as well as administrative proceedings. It demonstrates expertise handling federal and state taxes such as PIS, COFINS and ICMS.
Strengths
Rodolfo Gropen Advocacia is a well-structured firm with highly experienced and competent professionals, as well as excellent experience before the courts. The firm has in-depth knowledge of the topics and legal arguments discussed, conveying confidence and security.
Rodolfo Gropen Advocacia’s partners have deep technical skills and knowledge in tax matters. Whenever requested, they are highly available to participate in meetings, present commercial proposals, provide assertive feedback and meet the client’s required timeframe.
Highly skilled in handling complex demands, Rodolfo Gropen Advocacia's professionals are prepared to face highly complex challenges in the tax field.
Rodolfo Gropen Advocacia's team possesses a high level of legal knowledge combined with solid technical expertise in handling complex cases. It stands out for the quality of its legal arguments, consistent reasoning, and up-to-date knowledge of applicable legislation and case law. Furthermore, it demonstrates strong analytical skills, translating technical issues into strategic solutions tailored to the client's needs.
Work Highlights
Firm represented Supermercados BH Comércio de Alimentos S/A in tax disputes regarding PIS and COFINS assessments on commercial allowances, valued at USD51 million.
Notable practitioners
João Manoel Rolla is particularly highly rated for his experience dealing with contentious and consultancy mandates regarding a range of tax regimes, including PIS, COFINS and ICMS.
João Manoel Rolla demonstrates commitment to deadlines, attention to detail, and readiness to clarify issues and delve into discussions, combining technical rigour with a practical and collaborative approach to meeting client needs.
João Manoel Rolla is very fast and very technical, he's very approachable and understands our business very well, and he's a great partner. I have no complaints whatsoever.
João Manoel Rolla differentiates himself, above all, by his ability to transform complex legal issues into clear and strategic directions, by his proactive approach in identifying risks and opportunities, and by his high sense of responsibility in managing cases. Furthermore, he demonstrates strong analytical skills and a collaborative approach, resulting in more complete, efficient solutions that better meet the client's needs.
Rodolfo de Lima Gropen is a seasoned practitioner who is well equipped to deal with tax administrative cases and contentious issues, especially the ones concerning social security contributions.
Guilherme Macedo joins the rankings as an up-and-coming partner after being acclaimed by clients for his technical expertise when handling tax mandates.
Guilherme Macedo is a model tax lawyer to be followed. Besides being extremely technically skilled, he manages to combine all that knowledge with the practicalities and day-to-day problems of our company.
Guilherme Macedo is a highly competent professional.
