Tax Non-contentious: The Elite
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Sacha Calmon - Misabel Derzi Consultores e Advogados is a Minas Gerais-based firm advising companies on the full spectrum of federal, state and municipal taxes, such as PIS/COFINS, ICMS and ITBI. The team has experience assisting clients with tax planning mandates as well as tax advisory work relating to corporate restructuring, M&A and joint ventures. It also draws upon its strong litigation practice to issue legal opinions on judicial proceedings. Its clientele spans the food and beverage, mining and pharmaceutical industries.
Work Highlights
- Sacha Calmon - Misabel Derzi Consultores e Advogados assisted Plantar with the analysis of tax repercussions and viable structures for the sale of biological assets and their respective rural real estate.
Strengths
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"What has surprised us is that despite being an extremely renowned firm, they are also easy to deal with, available and have a different view of tax."
"I really like their work. One of their distinguishing features is that they know a lot about our business, which creates a positive engagement."
"In addition to the very solid technical experience, they know our industry well, which facilitates the work. They are readily available and have an excellent reputation with the tax authorities."
"What has surprised us is that despite being an extremely renowned firm, they are also easy to deal with, available and have a different view of tax."
"I really like their work. One of their distinguishing features is that they know a lot about our business, which creates a positive engagement."
"In addition to the very solid technical experience, they know our industry well, which facilitates the work. They are readily available and have an excellent reputation with the tax authorities."
Notable Practitioners
Founding partner Misabel Abreu Machado Derzi of Sacha Calmon - Misabel Derzi Consultores e Advogados has a well-reputed practice in the tax arena, where she has amassed great expertise and where she also has a prominent role as an academic.
"Misabel Abreu Machado Derzi is a well-respected professor. She is a point of reference in the academic field."
"Her practice stands out in tax law and we seek her advice whenever we face issues of very high complexity."
"Misabel Abreu Machado Derzi is a point of reference in the tax sector. She is very well respected in the courts and by lawmakers."
Founding partner Sacha Calmon Navarro Coêlho of Sacha Calmon - Misabel Derzi Consultores e Advogados has a respected name in the tax area for his long-standing track record and his important contribution to the academic world.
"Sacha Calmon Navarro is a well-respected practitioner due to his academic contributions."
"Sacha Calmon Navarro is a point of reference in the field."
Co-head of department Valter de Souza Lobato is often seen assisting clients with corporate taxation, including matters related to income tax and social security contributions. He also acts on transactions, handling the tax aspects of deals.
"Valter is well regarded by the market. He deserves my admiration."
"In addition to his deep technical knowledge, he knows the steel industry like no other tax lawyer and has great commercial/business vision. He has an unblemished reputation and handles major issues."
"Valter is a point of reference regarding technical skill and knowledge."
"Valter has extensive knowledge, even in super complex topics. He can advise us on direct and indirect taxes and international taxation."
Partner André Mendes Moreira is well equipped to advise clients on income taxation, including matters related to tax credits and deductions.
Up-and-coming practitioner Fernando Moura focuses his practice on dealing with direct taxation matters. He is also able to act on international tax issues.
"Fernando Moura is an extremely qualified professional who supported us in national and international demands."
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