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Provided by Trench Rossi Watanabe
Trench Rossi Watanabe has a dedicated Tax team based in Porto Alegre, attending the South region of Brazil. The office was founded in 2001 and has experience and extensive track record in high-end cases for more than two decades, which only emphasizes the tradition and acknowledgment of the firm's team in the region. The tax department of Trench Rossi Watanabe for the south region is particularly praised for its strength and achievements in relevant and complex tax cases involving, but not limited to: tax advice on M&A, indirect taxes, international tax issues and custom taxes.
The lawyers are very active in both administrative and judicial courts and respected by its peers and judges in view of their constant presence in such courts. The department professionals have deep knowledge on the automotive, IT and agribusiness industries, making them able to properly address clients' needs and anticipate potential risks in their operations.
The office has also an outstanding expertise on international taxation, which positioned the practitioners as main references for the assistance on tax issues involving inbound and outbound projects. At last, the specialization of the team and number of professionals, cases and assignment that are dealt mostly by the senior team of the department provides focused attention to the client and immediate and accurate responses.
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National full-service firm Trench Rossi Watanabe maintains an active office in Porto Alegre, noted for handling the full range of tax matters. The team is qualified to handle cross-border mandates and advise multinational corporations on tax matters in Rio Grande do Sul. Clients from the technology, food and agribusiness markets feature in this firm's client list.
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Trench Rossi Watanabe represented Springer Carrier in several tax assessment matters arising from the non-recognition of PIS and COFINS credits on certain expenses incurred by the company.
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Trench Rossi combines technical capabilities with a practical, solution-oriented approach, translating complex tax regulations into clear and actionable guidance for both ongoing compliance and historical matters.
Clear and assertive in its communication, the Trench Rossi Watanabe team combines objectivity with strong technical knowledge.
Trench Rossi is technically very strong and highly attentive, with no delay in responses. Its opinions are thorough, well explained and supported by strong availability, which is why we turn to the firm for larger and strategic case.
Trench Rossi stands out for its high level of technical expertise, combining in-depth knowledge of legislation with the ability to interpret complex scenarios with precision.
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Thales is a great business partner. He is always helpful, highly knowledgeable and technically strong, consistently providing insights that add significant value.
Besides mastering the subject and being responsive to issues, Thales actively anticipates our requests, is very helpful and always available. He inspires confidence and provides clear guidance.
Thales’ expertise in our business and understanding of the local, regional and national markets give us great confidence.
Thales is a highly skilled professional, combining in-depth technical expertise with solid practical knowledge of companies’ day-to-day operations.
What truly distinguishes Thales Stucky from his peers is his exceptional combination of technical expertise and business acumen. He understands complex legal matters and provides practical, solution-oriented advice aligned with our strategic objectives.
Co-head of department Cláudio Mangoni Moretti is sought out to provide assistance with complex tax litigation, as well as consultative work. Clients benefit from his expertise on domestic and international taxation law.
Very dedicated, Cláudio understands our company well and supports us across a range of issues.
Direct contact with the partner is very important to me, and Cláudio Moretti stands out for being senior, present, responsive and technically very strong.
Cláudio handles the matter and is the partner I speak with directly. He provides very good technical service and is highly knowledgeable about the case.
Cláudio is the partner responsible for the tax matters, bringing in-depth technical expertise and taking care of everything.
Cláudio Mangoni Moretti adds real value to our business through a combination of technical skill, pragmatism and efficiency.
Tax: Rio Grande do Sul
Tax: Rio Grande do Sul
Provided by Trench Rossi Watanabe
Cláudio Mangoni Moretti
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