Tax Non-contentious: The Elite

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 and 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.

"The firm and its lawyers are highly qualified points of reference not only for clients but for the legal community in general."

"Their legal support was essential in all matters. They are great at everything."

Founding partner Misabel Abreu Machado Derzi 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. "She is very good. Excellent advisory lawyer."

Founding partner Sacha Calmon Navarro Coêlho has a respected name in the tax area for his long-standing track record and his important contribution to the academic world.

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. "He is dynamic and does excellent work. He works very well with public institutions." "He is really experienced and good."

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.