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Provided by Severien Andrade Advogados
Severien Andrade Advogados assists clients in advisory and litigation demands, from daily issues to complex tax transactions and disputes in Brazilian courts. Our team is formed by experienced and qualified professionals, which work with the permanent goal of assisting companies and their directors/partners and other senior level professionals, focusing on safe, efficient and creative legal solutions, which take into consideration all the scenarios, risks and benefits involved in each case.
Our Tax Consulting practice has a strong preventive performance, ranging from the clarification of routine questions about the interpretation of tax legislation to the preparation of legal opinions and on complex issues. The area also includes specialized advice on tax planning and business structuring, which requires multidisciplinary knowledge, close harmony with the corporate area, and in-depth knowledge of our client's business activities.
Our Tax Litigation area is dedicated to the resolution of administrative and judicial disputes, both by means of defenses and administrative appeals, and by means of judicial actions aimed to rule out tax liabilities and the recovery of unduly paid taxes. To that end, our team permanently and rigorously monitors the jurisprudence of the Judicial Courts and Administrative Judgment Bodies, in order to identify decision trends, benefits, and opportunities, in matters of interest to our clients.
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Severien Andrade Advogados provides clients in the North East with comprehensive tax consulting and litigation services, ranging from routine issues to complex matters. Their consulting practice emphasises preventive strategies, including legal opinions, tax planning and business structuring, while the litigation team specialises in complex administrative and judicial disputes.
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Severien Andrade Advogados assisted Grupo João Santos in a tax transaction involving outstanding debt while the conglomerate was undergoing judicial recovery proceedings.
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They are a highly competent law firm and have become our preferred choice. Severien Andrade Advogados is highly up to date and specialised in tax matters.
Severien Andrade Advogados demonstrates in-depth expertise in tax law, supporting the development of effective strategies to mitigate risks and enable well-founded decision-making, while showing a practical understanding of its clients’ business operations. The firm also adopts a proactive approach, anticipating potential legal issues before they escalate into litigation, and demonstrates strong empathy and a clear understanding of clients’ needs.
Severien Andrade Advogados' team has a solid understanding of the tax area, especially at the federal level, and maintains a good relationship with the agencies responsible for tax administration.
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Fernando de Andrade is a seasoned tax lawyer that helps companies navigate tax reorganisations and high-stakes litigation. He advises clients on complex administrative and judicial disputes, with a strong presence before the federal regional court in Recife and the country's superior courts.
Fernando de Andrade is an exceptional strategic leader with an unparalleled ability to conduct complex negotiations. His senior guidance was crucial in solving a highly important tax matter our company was facing. He truly understands our business and always delivers innovative solutions that go far beyond standard legal advice.
Fernando de Andrade has a very strong command of the conceptual aspects of tax law and an in-depth understanding of the matters. He is a highly assertive partner.
Fernando leads the team with exemplary proactivity, always remaining accessible and ready to respond to critical demands with agility. His approachable demeanour brings a high sense of security to the company, ensuring that strategic decisions are made with immediate and qualified legal support. His ability to handle highly sophisticated technical issues makes him stand out in the market.
Fernando stands out for his high level technical skills, presenting in-depth analyses and well-structured solutions on a wide range of topics. He tackles complex issues with confidence, offering consistent and technically sound advice.
Marina Oliveira has a strong track record in complex tax litigation and negotiations, particularly in the federal regional court based in Recife and the superior courts. She combines tax law expertise with practical experience to advise on high level disputes and tax risk assessments.
Marina Oliveira is an excellent partner who maintains strong client relationships, offering high availability and demonstrating a solid understanding of our business.
Marina Oliveira stands out for her excellent communication skills and ability to lead discussions in a clear and structured manner, providing confidence in decision-making. In addition, she demonstrates a solid technical foundation and consistency in her analyses, always guiding the process towards the best solutions.
Marina stands out for her attentiveness to client needs and her commitment to resolving issues effectively. She demonstrates strong dedication in developing well-structured and comprehensive solutions, with close attention to detail. Marina also combines solid technical expertise with an exceptionally diligent approach.
Tax: North East
Tax: North East
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