Maneira Advogados in association with ECIJA

FIRM OVERVIEW:

Managing Partner: Eduardo Maneira

THE FIRM: Founded in 2016, Maneira Advogados is a highly regarded Tax Boutique that has established itself as a key player in the Brazilian tax arena. With strong Tax Litigation capabilities, it frequently assists clients with complex tax matters at all levels of jurisdiction, including before the Superior Courts (STF and STJ). Its offices in Rio de Janeiro, Brasília and São Paulo put the Firm in a strategic position to serve its key clients throughout the country, with vast experience leading cases before the 27 local State courts, as well as the higher Regional courts.

Amply recognized for their intellectual excellence, all lawyers at the Firm also have an outstanding academic background. Their experienced team has acted in several leading cases since its foundation (including those related to Lei Noel) and is widely known for its capabilities at both the judicial and administrative levels. Their contentious and consultancy matters are always Partner-led, with every single one of their clients having unlimited access to and close relationships with the main Partners, including Eduardo Maneira and Donovan Lessa.

Their team also offers unique tax expertise in relation to the Telecommunications, Oil & Gas, Mining, Energy and Agribusiness sectors, where it has vast experience representing leading market players. Some of the names in the Maneira Advogado’s portfolio are amongst the largest companies in those sectors and the Firm is their main contact for complex legal tax matters.

MAIN PRACTICE AREAS

Tax Litigation:

Maneira Advogados handles highly complex administrative and judicial tax disputes at the local, state and federal levels, with extensive expertise before the Superior Courts (STF and STJ). Their team of extremely qualified professionals is capable of handling the full plethora of tax disputes, throughout Brazil, by means of a hands-on and Partner-oriented approach.

Tax Consultancy:

The Firm is experienced in all tax consultancy matters, including those related to direct and indirect taxes, social contributions, and other main and ancillary tax obligations. It has vast experience assisting both national and international clients in navigating the complexities of the Brazilian tax system, advising them on decreasing their tax burden and making their tax structures more efficient.

Dispute Resolution - Litigation:

Beyond their cemented tax capabilities, Maneira Advogados is well known for its capability to handle highly-strategic litigation at all levels of jurisdiction, for a wide array of clients. Its vast experience before the Superior Courts is also noted by the market as one of its main strengths in the field.

White-Collar Crime (Tax):

The Firm’s White-Collar Crime Department specializes in tax-related criminal matters, having assisted clients throughout the years with matters that range from tax evasion to tax fraud. Its extremely intricate understanding of the Brazilian tax and criminal legislation place it at the forefront of handling criminal tax issues.

LANGUAGES: English, German, Portuguese, Spanish.

CLIENTS: The Firm is widely known for assisting a vast array of heavyweight national and international clients in the Telecommunications, Oil & Gas, Mining, Energy, Infrastructure, Cement and Agribusiness sectors.

LATIN AMERICA OFFICES

Rio de Janeiro

Av. Pres. Wilson, 231 - 25o andar - Centro, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, Postcode 20030-021

+55 21 2222-9008

www.maneira.adv.br

São Paulo

Rua Oscar Freire 379, 13th and 4th Floor, São Paulo, Brazil, Postcode 01426-900

+55 11 3062-2607

www.maneira.adv.br

Belo Horizonte

Av. Getúlio Vargas, 671, 13º andar,Funcionários, Postcode30112-021

+ 55 31 3190-0480

www.maneira.adv.br

Brasilia

SHIS QL 08, Conjunto 01, Casa 1, Lago Sul, Postcode71620-215

+55 61 3224-100

www.maneira.adv.br

FIRM OVERVIEW:

Managing Partner: Eduardo Maneira

THE FIRM: Founded in 2016, Maneira Advogados is a highly regarded Tax Boutique that has established itself as a key player in the Brazilian tax arena. With strong Tax Litigation capabilities, it frequently assists clients with complex tax matters at all levels of jurisdiction, including before the Superior Courts (STF and STJ). Its offices in Rio de Janeiro, Brasília and São Paulo put the Firm in a strategic position to serve its key clients throughout the country, with vast experience leading cases before the 27 local State courts, as well as the higher Regional courts.

Amply recognized for their intellectual excellence, all lawyers at the Firm also have an outstanding academic background. Their experienced team has acted in several leading cases since its foundation (including those related to Lei Noel) and is widely known for its capabilities at both the judicial and administrative levels. Their contentious and consultancy matters are always Partner-led, with every single one of their clients having unlimited access to and close relationships with the main Partners, including Eduardo Maneira and Donovan Lessa.

Their team also offers unique tax expertise in relation to the Telecommunications, Oil & Gas, Mining, Energy and Agribusiness sectors, where it has vast experience representing leading market players. Some of the names in the Maneira Advogado’s portfolio are amongst the largest companies in those sectors and the Firm is their main contact for complex legal tax matters.

MAIN PRACTICE AREAS

Tax Litigation:

Maneira Advogados handles highly complex administrative and judicial tax disputes at the local, state and federal levels, with extensive expertise before the Superior Courts (STF and STJ). Their team of extremely qualified professionals is capable of handling the full plethora of tax disputes, throughout Brazil, by means of a hands-on and Partner-oriented approach.

Tax Consultancy:

The Firm is experienced in all tax consultancy matters, including those related to direct and indirect taxes, social contributions, and other main and ancillary tax obligations. It has vast experience assisting both national and international clients in navigating the complexities of the Brazilian tax system, advising them on decreasing their tax burden and making their tax structures more efficient.

Dispute Resolution - Litigation:

Beyond their cemented tax capabilities, Maneira Advogados is well known for its capability to handle highly-strategic litigation at all levels of jurisdiction, for a wide array of clients. Its vast experience before the Superior Courts is also noted by the market as one of its main strengths in the field.

White-Collar Crime (Tax):

The Firm’s White-Collar Crime Department specializes in tax-related criminal matters, having assisted clients throughout the years with matters that range from tax evasion to tax fraud. Its extremely intricate understanding of the Brazilian tax and criminal legislation place it at the forefront of handling criminal tax issues.

LANGUAGES: English, German, Portuguese, Spanish.

CLIENTS: The Firm is widely known for assisting a vast array of heavyweight national and international clients in the Telecommunications, Oil & Gas, Mining, Energy, Infrastructure, Cement and Agribusiness sectors.

LATIN AMERICA OFFICES

Rio de Janeiro

Av. Pres. Wilson, 231 - 25o andar - Centro, Rio de Janeiro - RJ, Postcode 20030-021

+55 21 2222-9008

www.maneira.adv.br

São Paulo

Rua Oscar Freire 379, 13th and 4th Floor, São Paulo, Brazil, Postcode 01426-900

+55 11 3062-2607

www.maneira.adv.br

Belo Horizonte

Av. Getúlio Vargas, 671, 13º andar,Funcionários, Postcode30112-021

+ 55 31 3190-0480

www.maneira.adv.br

Brasilia

SHIS QL 08, Conjunto 01, Casa 1, Lago Sul, Postcode71620-215

+55 61 3224-100

www.maneira.adv.br

FIRM OVERVIEW:

Managing Partner: Eduardo Maneira

THE FIRM: Founded in 2016, Maneira Advogados is a highly regarded Tax Boutique that has established itself as a key player in the Brazilian tax arena. With strong Tax Litigation capabilities, it frequently assists clients with complex tax matters at all levels of jurisdiction, including before the Superior Courts (STF and STJ). Its offices in Rio de Janeiro, Brasília and São Paulo put the Firm in a strategic position to serve its key clients throughout the country, with vast experience leading cases before the 27 local State courts, as well as the higher Regional courts.

Amply recognized for their intellectual excellence, all lawyers at the Firm also have an outstanding academic background. Their experienced team has acted in several leading cases since its foundation (including those related to Lei Noel) and is widely known for its capabilities at both the judicial and administrative levels. Their contentious and consultancy matters are always Partner-led, with every single one of their clients having unlimited access to and close relationships with the main Partners, including Eduardo Maneira and Donovan Lessa.

Their team also offers unique tax expertise in relation to the Telecommunications, Oil & Gas, Mining, Energy and Agribusiness sectors, where it has vast experience representing leading market players. Some of the names in the Maneira Advogado’s portfolio are amongst the largest companies in those sectors and the Firm is their main contact for complex legal tax matters.

MAIN PRACTICE AREAS

Tax Litigation:

Maneira Advogados handles highly complex administrative and judicial tax disputes at the local, state and federal levels, with extensive expertise before the Superior Courts (STF and STJ). Their team of extremely qualified professionals is capable of handling the full plethora of tax disputes, throughout Brazil, by means of a hands-on and Partner-oriented approach.

Tax Consultancy:

The Firm is experienced in all tax consultancy matters, including those related to direct and indirect taxes, social contributions, and other main and ancillary tax obligations. It has vast experience assisting both national and international clients in navigating the complexities of the Brazilian tax system, advising them on decreasing their tax burden and making their tax structures more efficient.

Dispute Resolution - Litigation:

Beyond their cemented tax capabilities, Maneira Advogados is well known for its capability to handle highly-strategic litigation at all levels of jurisdiction, for a wide array of clients. Its vast experience before the Superior Courts is also noted by the market as one of its main strengths in the field.

White-Collar Crime (Tax):

The Firm’s White-Collar Crime Department specializes in tax-related criminal matters, having assisted clients throughout the years with matters that range from tax evasion to tax fraud. Its extremely intricate understanding of the Brazilian tax and criminal legislation place it at the forefront of handling criminal tax issues.

LANGUAGES: English, German, Portuguese, Spanish.

CLIENTS: The Firm is widely known for assisting a vast array of heavyweight national and international clients in the Telecommunications, Oil & Gas, Mining, Energy, Infrastructure, Cement and Agribusiness sectors.

LATIN AMERICA OFFICES

Rio de Janeiro

Av. Rio Branco 103, 5th and 4th Floor, Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, Postcode 20040-004

+55 21 2222-9008

www.maneira.adv.br

São Paulo

Rua Oscar Freire 379, 13th and 4th Floor, São Paulo, Brazil, Postcode 01426-900

+55 11 3062-2607

www.maneira.adv.br

Brasilia

SHS, Quarda 6, Conj. A, Ed. Brasil XXI, Asa Sul, Brasilia, Brazil, Postcode 70316-100

+55 61 3224-100

www.maneira.adv.br