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Sacha Calmon - Misabel Derzi Consultores e Advogados

Tax: Minas Gerais

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·    Sacha Calmon – Misabel Derzi Consultores e Advogados is a leading tax boutique in Brazil. One of its standout traits is the stellar academic background of its partners;

·    The firm is active nationally, having offices in São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Brasília and Minas Gerais, where it was founded. The firm has also a vast corresponding offices network, being able to cover the whole of the Brazilian territory;

·    Sacha Calmon – Misabel Derzi Consultores e Advogados is well-equipped to provide advice on all tax matters and is frequently sought after to handle strategic cases for multinational companies;

·    The team has outstanding expertise handling tax litigation, tax planning and indirect taxation issues;

·    The firm is able to provide advice on national and international tax matters and covers administrative and judicial tax litigation and is particularly well respected for the quality of its work before CARF and the superior courts in Brasilia

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Tax: Minas Gerais - Brazil

Band 1

What the Team is Known For

Sacha Calmon - Misabel Derzi Consultores e Advogados is a front-running firm with an outstanding track record in tax contentious mandates. The team is frequently instructed to handle a wide range of complex issues, including defence against infraction notices in both the administrative and judicial spheres. It is well versed in handling the full spectrum of fiscal issues, including federal, state and municipal taxes, and representing clients at all levels of the judiciary system, offering particular expertise before the higher courts. Client portfolio encompasses domestic and foreign players from an array of industries, including automotive, energy and telecommunications.

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Work Highlights

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  • Sacha Calmon represented the Veloso Family in a dispute arising from business restructuring, involving inheritance and gift tax assessment, with a value of USD6.8 million.

Strengths

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  • Sacha Calmon - Misabel Derzi demonstrated exceptional technical knowledge. Indeed, the firm's technical expertise is phenomenal; so much so that complex matters have become simple.

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  • Sacha Calmon - Misabel Deriz's lawyers are the best experts in the tax field, and also excellent professors, who are constantly studying new legislation and its applications.

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  • Due to its technical expertise, we are confident in choosing Sacha Calmon - Misabel Derzi to handle highly complex issues. The team is always available to assist us with anything we need.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Misabel Abreu Machado Derzi
    Misabel Abreu Machado Derzi

    Misabel Abreu Machado Derzi

    Misabel Abreu Machado Derzi is a senior statesperson who has amassed a wealth of experience in the tax practice area, for which she enjoys the respect of her peers and is a well-reputed name in the market.

    • Misabel Abreu Machado Derzi is the main figure in tax matters in Minas Gerais.

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  • Sacha Calmon Navarro Coêlho
    Sacha Calmon Navarro Coêlho

    Sacha Calmon Navarro Coêlho

    Sacha Calmon Navarro Coêlho is a senior statesperson who is renowned nationally in the tax arena. Calmon has cultivated an important tax practice throughout the years and is active providing legal opinions on complex issues.

    • Sacha Calmon Navarro Coêlho is one of the household names of tax law.

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  • Valter de Souza Lobato
    Valter de Souza Lobato

    Valter de Souza Lobato

    Valter de Souza Lobato's tax practice is distinguished for its ability to deal with mandates involving contentious issues before superior courts. He also advises high-profile clients on tax planning.

    • Valter Lobato leaves the best possible impression. He is a highly reputable, qualified and technical professional, and is always very assertive.

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    • Valter de Souza Lobato is a highly skilled professional, a business partner, knowledgeable about our industry and its underlying operational complexities.

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    • Valter Lobarto is always punctual and highly proficient in the matters he handles; he has always acted in the best possible manner.

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  • André Mendes Moreira
    André Mendes Moreira

    André Mendes Moreira

    André Mendes Moreira is an experienced lawyer able to represent clients on litigation mandates, familiar with cases before administrative courts. André is frequently requested to handle matters from the telecom sector due to his distinguished expertise.

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  • Fernando Moura
    Fernando Moura

    Fernando Moura

    Fernando Moura is tax lawyer with a focus on direct and international tax mandates, regularly assisting multinational and domestic clients with high-value structuring, transfer pricing and investment matters.

    • Fernando Moura is the best professional I've ever had the pleasure of working with. His level of knowledge is extraordinary, in addition to his organisation and clarity in providing information.

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