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VNP Advogados

Tax Litigation: Mid-Market

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VNP Advogados

Rankings

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Tax Litigation: Mid-Market - Brazil

Band 3

Band 3


What the Team is Known For

VNP Advogados grounds its practice in the tax litigation area advising clients on judicial claims, as well as on administrative procedures. The work handled by the firm includes defence in infraction notices and assistance with tax recovery and benefits. Its portfolio of clients is largely composed of mid-market companies from the real estate, pharmaceutical and retail industries.

Work Highlights

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  • VNP advised AGP on filing a writ of mandamus seeking to exclude ICMS-ST from the PIS/Cofins calculation base.

Strengths

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  • I really like how VNP's lawyers follow up on our tax litigation cases, and how they're open to devise procedural strategies alongside us.

    Tax Litigation: Mid-Market respondentBrazil
  • VNP's expertise in the tax litigation arena, as well as their strong experience working with retail clients, raises the bar of our internal decision-making process.

    Tax Litigation: Mid-Market respondentBrazil

Notable Practitioners

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  • Band 3Juan Mendez
    Band 3Juan Mendez

    Juan Mendez

    Juan Mendez is the co-head of department and has more than 20 years of experience in tax advisory and litigation. He is frequently seeing acting for clients across the pharmaceutical, food, technology, logistics and energy sectors in administrative and judicial disputes.

    • Juan Mendez is an excellent professional with a high level of knowledge.

      Tax Litigation: Mid-Market respondentBrazil
  • Band 3Thiago Corrêa Vasques
    Band 3Thiago Corrêa Vasques

    Thiago Corrêa Vasques

    Thiago Corrêa Vasques is a lawyer whose expertise includes matters involving corporate and real estate taxes. He can act on judicial matters, as well as administrative procedures.

    • With a strong understanding of the business, Thiago Corrêa Vasques brings strategic elements to the cases he handles and is always up to date on new tax opportunities.

      Tax Litigation: Mid-Market respondentBrazil
    • Thiago Corrêa Vasques communicates very well and is always attentive to new developments.

      Tax Litigation: Mid-Market respondentBrazil
    • Thiago Corrêa Vasques has extensive knowledge, both of the law and of our business, and is highly available.

      Tax Litigation: Mid-Market respondentBrazil

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