Tax Litigation: The Elite
Brazil Guide 2024 : Brazil
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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.
Work Highlights
- Sacha Calmon - Misabel Derzi represented Companhia Estadual De Águas e Esgotos (CEDAE) in lawsuits to recover amounts unduly paid as taxes since 2010.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"They are accessible, display technical knowledge and know our company well."
"Their team is extraordinary, objective and up to date. They understand their clients' needs very well."
"They are accessible, display technical knowledge and know our company well."
"Their team is extraordinary, objective and up to date. They understand their clients' needs very well."
Notable Practitioners
André Mendes Moreirais a strong tax practitioner with notable experience in high-profile judicial disputes before the higher courts. He is especially recognised for his expertise in indirect taxation.
"He's outstanding. Besides teaching at USP, he's a major name in this market."
"An excellent, intelligent, brilliant lawyer."
Valter de Souza Lobato offers clients experience across a range of different tax matters, including disputes relating to ICMS, PIS and COFINS, IRPJ and CSLL.
"Valter has an incredible network and this helps us a lot. He's very agile leading cases in the courts. Always available and possessing great knowledge in this field."
"Valter has outstanding knowledge and is a very accessible lawyer."
Ranked Lawyers at
Sacha Calmon - Misabel Derzi Consultores e Advogados
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