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Vilas Boas, Lopes e Frattari Advogados

Tax: Minas Gerais

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Vilas Boas, Lopes e Frattari Advogados

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VLF is unique on the way our teams conduct the matters entrusted to us, which is made with close collaboration with clients, directly involving the head partners of the departments, high technical level, extreme careful and proactive treatment, characteristics which are highly recognized by clients as a great value.

 

VLF's Tax Team is renowned for its efficient and prompt resolution of strategic and daily tax matters, supported by the technical complementarity of its members. Our experienced tax group manages complex tax litigation in both administrative and judicial courts with outstanding results across various Brazilian municipalities and states. Additionally, the team supports corporate transactions to ensure the most tax-efficient and risk-free solutions for ongoing deals. We are also frequently engaged to provide legal opinions, particularly regarding tax planning and benefits. The Tax Team works mainly for industrial clients, but also meet demands of a diverse set of economic sectors, such as banking, energy and third sector associations.

Industries (6)

  • Steel
  • Energy
  • Mining
  • Non-profit foundation
  • Telecommunication
  • Transportation

Chambers Review

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Tax: Minas Gerais - Brazil

Band 3

What the Team is Known For
Vilas Boas, Lopes e Frattari Advogados is an active practice group with experience representing well-known players from the steel production, energy and mining industries in administrative and judicial litigation at municipal, state and federal levels. The team also frequently assists clients with transactional mandates such as tax planning, advisory work and issuing legal opinions. It remains active dealing with issues connected with social security and ICMS taxes.
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Strengths

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  • Vilas Boas keeps us fully informed and proactively suggests strategic approaches, and identifies potential implications of other relevant cases - including leading cases and binding precedents - for our matters. In addition, they prepare all procedural filings with technical rigour and clarity.

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  • Vilas Boas combines technical excellence with a strong business vision, acting in a proactive, agile and collaborative manner. They stand out for their effective risk management, clear communication and high commitment to ethics and governance.

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Notable Practitioners

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  • Rafhael Frattari
    Rafhael Frattari

    Rafhael Frattari

    Rafhael Frattari is a renowned tax practitioner offering clients a wealth of experience across a range of different matters including contentious mandates, administrative cases and tax efficiency.

    • Rafhael Frattari is an incredible person, both professionally and personally.

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    • Rafhael Frattari is an excellent professional; he is extremely competent and attentive.

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    • We received excellent advice and interactions from Rafhael Frattari.

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