Tax Non-contentious: The Elite
Brazil Guide 2024 : Brazil
Band 3
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Stocche Forbes Advogados has a noteworthy practice group recognised for its knowledge of a wide range of tax issues, particularly those arising from corporate transactions. Domestic and international players from an array of industries, including banking and finance, construction and energy, benefit from the team's advice on tax structuring relating to M&A deals, corporate reorganisations and finance transactions. Its clients also highlight the team's expertise in handling federal, state and municipal taxes, including PIS/COFINS, ICMS and ITBI.
Work Highlights
- Stocche Forbes Advogados assisted Continental Industries with the tax analysis of its import and logistics operations in Brazil to optimise its business.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"In addition to the very high technical level of the team, the willingness to get deeply involved in commercial issues and the flexibility to find creative and sophisticated solutions is remarkable."
"Stocche Forbes manages to meet the demands objectively without compromising quality. They demonstrate a good understanding of problems and ease in the ability to solve them. They are always available."
"In addition to the very high technical level of the team, the willingness to get deeply involved in commercial issues and the flexibility to find creative and sophisticated solutions is remarkable."
"Stocche Forbes manages to meet the demands objectively without compromising quality. They demonstrate a good understanding of problems and ease in the ability to solve them. They are always available."
Notable Practitioners
Co-head of department Renato Coelho has carved out a good name due to his tax work on transactions such as M&A. He also deals with cross-border corporate reorganisations.
"Renato has an enviable technical arsenal. He boasts a mastery not only of the rules and precedents of the Brazilian system of direct taxation but also of accounting sciences, often in detail."
"Renato masterfully balances his technical tax knowledge with the current accounting framework. He is clear and objective in his communication. He also has excellent agility in his responses."
"Renato has handled our most important mandates."
Co-head of department Paulo César Teixeira Duarte Filho is a practitioner with a focus on indirect taxes, including ICMS, IPO and PIS/COFINS. He is able to deal with corporate restructuring and transactions.
"Paulo's performance is extremely important for the company. He has mastery of the subjects and strategic vision to always recommend the best path."
"Paulo is very organised, excellent in his work and prompt. He is technically very precise and objective."