About
Provided by Vilas Boas, Lopes e Frattari Advogados
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.
Chambers Review
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.
Strengths
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"They are experts in the field. Their client service is great, always keeping us updated. We bring the complex cases to them. 100% of availability. They are honest about our chances of winning or not."
"Excellent technical knowledge and highly equipped professionals with knowledge in multidisciplinary areas. Technical and timely deliveries, also available to meet urgent requests."
"They are experts in the field. Their client service is great, always keeping us updated. We bring the complex cases to them. 100% of availability. They are honest about our chances of winning or not."
"Excellent technical knowledge and highly equipped professionals with knowledge in multidisciplinary areas. Technical and timely deliveries, also available to meet urgent requests."
Notable Practitioners
Rafhael Frattari offers clients a wealth of experience across a range of different matters including contentious mandates, administrative cases and tax efficiency.
"Very good, high responsiveness and technical quality. He simplifies things and is assertive."
"I highlight his potential and deep technical knowledge at a national and international level. He has exceptional expertise and is able to deal with the most complex challenges and act strategically."
"Raphael is outstanding and senior. He is highly committed and instils confidence."
Ranked Lawyers at
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Brazil
Members
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Industries
Provided by Vilas Boas, Lopes e Frattari Advogados
Energy
Mining
Non-profit foundation
Steel
Telecommunication
Transportation