Brazil Guide 2026 : Brazil
Ranked Individual
Provided by Souto Correa Advogados
Souto Correa’s Tax team has expertise in both advisory and litigation matters, with multidisciplinary experience across municipal, state, and federal taxes, including social security contributions. Our professionals provide services to companies in a wide range of economic sectors, always striving to deepen their understanding of each client’s industry. This enables them to work together with clients to identify the best alternatives and opportunities.
Our litigation practice covers all court levels, including state and federal courts, and is also highly active before the Superior Courts. In administrative litigation, our team also acts at all levels, including before the Administrative Council of Tax Appeals (CARF) and state and municipal administrative courts.
Provided by Chambers
Souto Correa Advogados' tax litigation team routinely represents clients before judicial and administrative bodies, as well as handles mandates discussing constitutional matters. The firm is commonly seen advising on infraction notices, judicial reviews, and representing clients as amicus curiae. It's regularly instructed by companies that hail from the energy and technology sectors.
Provided by Chambers
The tax litigation department at Souto Correa stands out for its technical depth, clarity when constructing procedural strategies and ability to translate thorny issues into practical actions.
A major advantage of Souto Correa is its pleasant, efficient and timely service. All their lawyers, in addition to having a high level of technical expertise, are extremely kind and attentive, always concerned with meeting our demands.
Souto Correa's greatest strengths lie in the technical excellence of its lawyers and, above all, in the thoroughness and proactivity with which they conduct their work. Their strong sense of responsibility conveys confidence not only in their legal knowledge but also in the certainty that all matters will be effectively addressed.
Provided by Chambers
Pedro Demartini is an up‑and‑coming partner who concentrates his practice on judicial and administrative tax litigation across the federal, state and municipal spheres. He handles matters that include ICMS disputes, PIS/COFINS credit issues and customs classifications, as well as advising on tax regulation, inspection procedures, legal opinions and due diligence.
A complete professional, Pedro Demartini works confidently across both litigation and consultancy.
Pedro Demartini is an excellent professional who is proactive and closely follows the demands.
Pedro Demartini demonstrates a combination of technical command and an accessible, helpful approach. He becomes personally involved in the matters, responds quickly and anticipates risks and alternative paths.
Tax Litigation: Highly Regarded
Provided by Souto Correa Advogados
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