Tax Litigation: Highly Regarded - Brazil
What the team is known for
Established firm Rolim, Goulart, Cardoso Advogados boasts a recognised tax litigation department frequently called upon by telecommunications, automotive and energy corporations to assist with an array of contentious mandates. The team is well versed in judicial and administrative disputes relating particularly to indirect taxes, such as PIS and COFINS, ICMS and ISS. The firm has additional capabilities in handling direct taxes such as IRPJ and CSLL.
Strengths
"This is a dedicated, focused team providing fast and efficient answers, in a wide range of operations."
"The members of the team are extremely technical and have extensive experience in various subjects."
"They are always very fast, extremely technical and give us answers that solve our problems."
Notable practitioners
Founding partner João Dácio Rolim is well regarded in the market. He frequently represents companies from the energy, telecommunications and food production industries in a broad range of judicial tax disputes, including matters involving CIDE-Royalties and corporate income tax. "He is a knowledgeable person and has a good academic background."
Daniela Silveira Lara is frequently mandated by clients to handle judicial tax litigation involving ICMS, CIDE and IRPJ, among other taxes. "She is a protagonist in important discussions, especially those related to the telecommunications sector."
