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Tax Litigation: Highly Regarded

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TozziniFreire’s Tax Department excels at representing corporations in contentious tax mandates, including administrative and judicial litigation. Our team is split between four offices and counts on several partners and more than 60 associates, fully dedicated to this area, making us one of the strongest practices nationwide.

Our expertise in disputes with the tax authorities involve direct (IRPJ, CSLL, PIS and COFINS; IPTU) and indirect taxes (ICMS, IPI, ISS), makes us a superb choice for international clients trying to navigate the complexities of the Brazilian tax system. Our roster also includes major Brazilian clients who routinely call on our assistance following tax assessments due to our reputation for delivering successful outcomes.

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Tax Litigation: Highly Regarded - Brazil

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What the Team is Known For

TozziniFreire is a dynamic full-service firm regularly instructed by companies hailing from several industries, including energy, automotive and telecommunications, to provide representation in tax litigation mandates in the administrative and judicial spheres, including before the higher courts. The team often garners praise for its ability to handle the full spectrum of tax issues, including transfer pricing, social security and international tax treaties for the avoidance of double taxation.

Work Highlights

  • TozziniFreire represented Abrapark as amicus curiae in a STF proceeding challenging a decision by the TJ-MG that upheld the legitimacy of IPTU collection on public-owned land leased to a private company.

Strengths

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A very well-organised law firm, TozziniFreire offers high-quality and tailor-made service in tax litigation affairs. All of their lawyers assist me very well.

Tax Litigation: Highly Regarded respondent
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TozziniFreire stands out for its creativity in handling extremely complex and challenging legal proceedings, offering innovative and strategic solutions for our company. Its expertise in tax litigation shows an ability to think outside the box to overcome legal barriers.

Tax Litigation: Highly Regarded respondent
Brazil

TozziniFreire is skilful handling sophisticated cases, including ones involving amicus curiae. Plus, their service levels and responsiveness are outstanding.

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Notable Practitioners

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Renata Emery
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Renata Emery
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Band 3

Renata Emery co-heads the tax litigation department of the firm and is able to assist clients in both judicial and administrative mandates.

Renata Emery is a very senior lawyer who has thorough knowledge of absolutely everything we bring to her.

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Bruno Rodrigues Teixeira de Lima
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Bruno Rodrigues Teixeira de Lima
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Band 4

Bruno Rodrigues Teixeira de Lima is a lawyer who is experienced in handling matters involving direct and indirect taxes before superior courts.

Bruno Rodrigues Teixeira de Lima is a very accessible and responsive lawyer, highly intelligent and with strong command of the subject matter.

Bruno Rodrigues Teixeira de Lima is always available and provides great clarity when explaining our matters.

In addition to demonstrating expertise in complex tax matters, Bruno Rodrigues Teixeira de Lima is highly attentive to the details of our cases and provides very clear guidance.

An extremely technical, collaborative and accessible lawyer, Bruno Rodrigues Teixeira de Lima manages our company’s tax proceedings very effectively.

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Renata Emery
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Renata Emery
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Bruno Rodrigues Teixeira de Lima
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Bruno Rodrigues Teixeira de Lima
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Band 4
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Members

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Alberto Medeiros

Bruno Teixeira

Christiane Alves Alvarenga

Renata Emery

Head of Department