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Sacha Calmon - Misabel Derzi Consultores e Advogados

Tax Litigation: The Elite

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Sacha Calmon - Misabel Derzi Consultores e Advogados

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Tax Litigation: The Elite - Brazil

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What the Team is Known For
Sacha Calmon - Misabel Derzi Consultores e Advogados is a market-leading boutique based in Minas Gerais boasting a well-earned nationwide reputation due to its remarkable skills in dealing with strategic contentious tax mandates. The team has experience defending the interests of heavyweight players from the mining, telecommunications and automotive sectors in disputes arising from the collection of federal, state and municipal taxes, as well as assisting public entities with the obtaining of tax immunity. It boasts expertise representing clients in leading cases before the Superior Court of Justice and the Supreme Federal Court.
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Work Highlights

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  • Sacha Calmon - Misabel Derzi is representing Petrobras Biocombustível in a tax assessment initiated by the Minas Gerais State Department of Finance on the grounds of allegedly improper use of ICMS tax credits related to the purchase of inputs used in biodiesel production.

Strengths

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  • Sacha Calmon - Misabel Derzi Consultores e Advogados delivers strong availability and speed in client service, supported by excellent legal technical expertise and national recognition.

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  • Sacha Calmon - Misabel Derzi Consultores e Advogados has a deep understanding of our business and our sector and demonstrates strong expertise in tax law.

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  • Diligent and technical, the team at Sacha Calmon - Misabel Derzi Consultores e Advogados is by far the most agile we have worked with.

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  • With a deep understanding of the company’s business, the law and the case law, Sacha Calmon - Misabel Derzi Consultores e Advogados’ work is highly assertive and strategic.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • André Mendes Moreira
    André Mendes Moreira

    André Mendes Moreira

    André Mendes Moreira is a strong practitioner with notable experience in high-profile tax litigation cases before the Higher Courts. He is especially recognised for his expertise in indirect taxation.

    • A lawyer handling our biggest tax ligation cases. André Moreira is a highly technical practitioner who knows a lot about the telecom sector. Unsurprisingly for an USP professor, he's got an academic streak and is a super point of reference in this field.

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    • André Moreira is a very technical and skilled tax litigation lawyer.

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  • Valter de Souza Lobato
    Valter de Souza Lobato

    Valter de Souza Lobato

    Valter de Souza Lobato is a tax litigation practitioner who offers clients experience across a range of different tax matters, including disputes relating to ICMS, PIS/Cofins and IRPJ/CSLL.

    • A lawyer who understands our matters and our timing, Valter Lobato is always available and involved in our tax litigation cases.

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    • Valter Lobato is a tax litigation lawyer with broad technical, social and business skills.

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    • Valter Lobato is a tax litigation lawyer of prompt service, wide technical knowledge and strategic vision. He's got a hands-on approach to work and a good rapport with the public bodies.

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  • Tiago Conde
    Tiago Conde

    Tiago Conde

    Tiago Conde is an up-and-coming partner who demonstrates ability in tax litigation before superior courts.

    • Tiago Conde assists our company very well in tax litigation matters.

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