Tax Litigation: The Elite - Brazil
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.
Strengths
"They seek to thoroughly understand the demand and find intelligent solutions."
"I think they are highly qualified professionals with extensive legal knowledge. Very attentive and available professionals."
"We are satisfied with the services provided. They show proactivity, technical knowledge and availability."
Notable practitioners
André Mendes Moreira is 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 is a respected lawyer and an approachable person. He is not arrogant, and one can have pleasant conversations with him. He is knowledgeable and pragmatic."
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. "He has excellent technical skills and academic background." "He is one of the best tax lawyers in the country."
