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Tax: Litigation
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Provided by Trench Rossi Watanabe
Trench Rossi Watanabe has one of the largest tax departments in Brazil with some of the country’s most highly regarded trial attorneys. The team has a very solid tax and accounting background, which allow it to simplify its client's complex matters.
Tax litigation is one of the most significant areas of the Firm, that is highly regarded by clients as a leading firm for tax-related disputes.
The group represents clients before all administrative and judicial tax courts, and is regularly involved in a significant number of the country’s highest-profile matters, including landmark cases. It regularly advises blue-chip companies and works for a virtually unparalleled roster of major foreign and Brazilian multinationals.
The team also focus on closely monitoring administrative and judicial precedents with the goal of anticipating potential opportunities and risks for its clients.
Trench Rossi Watanabe has also a consolidated position on local and global transfer pricing matters (both litigation and consulting sides). It regularly obtains important precedential decisions on transfer pricing matters at both administrative and judicial levels.
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Work Highlights
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Trench Rossi Watanabe assisted BRF S.A. with a claim based on the application of Article 7 of the Austria - Brazil Double Tax Treaty, as well as the absence of profit earned by the Brazilian's directly controlling entity, in a matter value of BRL625 MM.
Strengths
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The firm offers a tailored approach to clients and boasts a team of highly skilled and experienced lawyers. They have specialised knowledge, experience and seek continuous improvements.
Tax: Litigation respondentGlobalGreat law firm with capable, proactive professionals, who seek to understand the client's needs very well and provide good and important performance.
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Notable Practitioners
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Band 2 
Band 2 Maria Rita Ferragut
Maria Rita Ferragut is admired by clients and peers alike for her adept handling of judicial disputes arising from a range of different tax matters. She has deep knowledge on tax litigation topics and is very available and responsive to the client's needs.
Tax: Litigation respondentGlobalMaria Rita perfectly blends a deep technical knowledge with a broad practical experience.
Tax: Litigation respondentGlobalMaria Rita is an excellent professional. Engaged with the client, with great strategic vision and high-level technical knowledge, she provides a cutting-edge service.
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Band 5 
Band 5 Rafael Gregorin
Rafael Gregorin is active representing clients in disputes arising from different tax matters, being particularly noted for his handling of cases in the administrative sphere. Rafael Gregorin is a very knowledgeable partner and is attentive to the client's needs.
Tax: Litigation respondentGlobalRafael has deep knowledge about tax administrative matters, and is always available and responsive.
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Ranked Individuals at Trench Rossi Watanabe (2)
Brazil
Maria Rita Ferragut
Tax: Litigation
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Tax: Litigation
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Maria Rita Ferragut
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