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TozziniFreire

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

Band 1

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.
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Work Highlights

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  • TozziniFreire represented Cosan in its special appeal to the Superior Court of Justice regarding IPI tax credits, which was selected as a binding precedent case, meaning the court's decision will set a standard for all similar cases.

Strengths

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  • I like their work. All the complex issues we have, we take to them because they are trustworthy.

    Tax Litigation: Highly Regarded respondentGlobal

  • The firm showed knowledge of our business, technical depth, availability and simplicity in communication. So far, they have met 100% of expectations, including the delivery time.

    Tax Litigation: Highly Regarded respondentGlobal

  • The firm has been handling several of our most strategic cases, in a very proactive, detailed, efficient and successful manner. Tozzini's team is composed of very talented and skilled professionals.

    Tax Litigation: Highly Regarded respondentGlobal

Notable Practitioners

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  • Renata Emery
    Renata Emery

    Renata Emery

    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 an outstanding tax lawyer. Highly intelligent, creative and committed. She always goes above and beyond to find new approaches and solutions to our most complex tax cases.

      Tax Litigation: Highly Regarded respondentGlobal

    • Renata Emery is very committed; excellent lawyer.

      Tax Litigation: Highly Regarded respondentGlobal
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  • Bruno Rodrigues Teixeira de Lima
    Bruno Rodrigues Teixeira de Lima

    Bruno Rodrigues Teixeira de Lima

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

    • Bruno demonstrates great expertise in complex tax issues, providing efficient solutions, always with a thorough approach.

      Tax Litigation: Highly Regarded respondentGlobal

    • Bruno has a very good knowledge about tax and understands our business as well. We have a good relationship with him. He is proactive and I only have good things to say about him.

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