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Provided by Rolim, Goulart, Cardoso Advogados

Rolim Goulart Cardoso Advogados’ Tax practice, regarding Tax planning, provides both domestic and international tax advice, taking into account the tax considerations mainly involving European, North American and Latin American countries.

Our team is also able to address all Brazilian indirect taxes including their impact on the company’s cash flow, costs and risk exposure to additional tax, interest and penalties. Assistance with tax audits and good synergy with the tax litigation de department. Our performance in the implementation of infrastructure green fields is remarkable, as well as support in public bids, tax benefits and special regimes with local authorities. 

The department algo provides global tax planning for  as well as . We work closely with our Corporate and Securities practices in advising and implementing tax strategies for public and private mergers and acquisitions to help ensure all corporate and tax implications are comprehensively addressed.

Chambers Review

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Tax: Minas Gerais - Brazil

2
Band 2

What the Team is Known For

Rolim, Goulart, Cardoso Advogados is a well-regarded firm assisting with both contentious and advisory tax matters. The team represents players from the energy, steel manufacturing and automotive sectors in administrative and judicial disputes at both state and federal levels. It additionally handles tax matters arising from corporate reorganisations and M&A, including advisory work on goodwill amortisation and tax planning.

Work Highlights

  • Rolim Goulart represented Furnas in a motion to stay execution against the Federal Government for the cancellation of IRPJ and CSLL debts, with a matter value of BRL600 million.

Strengths

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Notable Practitioners

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Alessandro Mendes Cardoso
2
Alessandro Mendes Cardoso
2
Band 2
Alessandro Mendes Cardoso offers expertise in matters related to tax litigation, as well as administrative proceedings before CARF. He commands good knowledge of a number of tax regimes, including ICMS and PIS/COFINS.

Alessandro showcases distinguished knowledge in tax matters.

He is a very active and present partner. Alessandro is highly experienced, especially when it comes to handling social security matters.

Alessandro Mendes Cardoso's technical level and capability are outstanding. He is an incredible professional who is a natural leader.

Luciana Goulart Ferreira Saliba
4
Luciana Goulart Ferreira Saliba
4
Band 4

Luciana Goulart Ferreira Saliba is the co-head of the department and is an experienced practitioner in tax law in Minas Gerais. She is well regarded for her strong litigation skills in sophisticated administrative and judicial spheres. She is often sought out by important clients from the energy, financial and mining industries.

Luciana Goulart Ferreira Saliba is an excellent professional. She is technical, available and focused on bringing solutions for her clients.

She is a great leader who is also empathetic when assisting us, a quality that our company highly values.

Ranked Lawyers at
Rolim, Goulart, Cardoso Advogados

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Brazil

Tax: Minas Gerais

Alessandro Mendes Cardoso
2
Alessandro Mendes Cardoso
2
Band 2
Luciana Goulart Ferreira Saliba
4
Luciana Goulart Ferreira Saliba
4
Band 4

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