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Rolim, Goulart, Cardoso Advogados

Tax: Minas Gerais

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Rolim, Goulart, Cardoso Advogados

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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.

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Tax: Minas Gerais - Brazil

Band 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

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  • Rolim, Goulart, Cardoso Advogados represented Sada Transportes e Armazenagens in a tax dispute regarding exclusion of state tax incentives from IRPJ and CSLL bases, valued at USD34 million.

Strengths

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  • Rolim's performance is impeccable. It's a firm that inspires technical credibility. They can assist us with data analysis for a more accurate assessment of long-term litigation strategy using AI.

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  • Rolim holds extensive technical knowledge. They are always helpful and proactive.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Alessandro Mendes Cardoso
    Band 3Alessandro Mendes Cardoso

    Alessandro Mendes Cardoso

    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 Mendes Cardoso is a good professional. He has a strong academic background, is experienced and works with relevant clients.

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

    Luciana Goulart Ferreira Saliba

    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 and a leader. She is always present in highly complex cases and prepared to provide detailed technical explanations.

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