Rafael Pandolfo Advogados Associados

Founded in 2002, Rafael Pandolfo Advogados Associados is recognized for its technical precision and efficiency in resolving complex tax issues with a high financial impact. With headquarters in Porto Alegre (RS) and São Paulo (SP), it combines high academic standards with well-established practice, offering consultancy and litigation services to companies and agents from all economic segments.

Based on our own operating model, developed over the years by the founding partner Rafael Pandolfo, the only professional ranked as Star Individual in Rio Grande do Sul by the international ranking Chambers and Partners, together with the managing partners Rafael Santos Borin and Airton Bombardelli Riella – both also ranked –, and Luciane Oliveira Andrade, the firm has established itself as a reference in tax law. The operating model combines proactivity, personalized and permanent service, in addition to a commitment to continuous improvement, guaranteeing solid and appropriate solutions for dealing with legal issues.

It is the only firm in the Southern Region of Brazil with three partners simultaneously recognized in the same area of practice by Chambers and Partners, which solidifies its technical excellence and prominent position in the national legal scenario. With high technical precision and a strong commitment to the unique characteristics of each case and each client, the firm directs its practice towards obtaining concrete results.

The firm acts consistently and aggressively in strategic and highly complex cases, with strong presence in local courts, especially the Court of Justice of Rio Grande do Sul (TJRS) and the Regional Federal Appellate Court of the 4th Region (TRF4). Due to its solid reputation and track record of success in unlikely decisions, it is sought after by partner offices in other regions of the country to take on the management of sensitive and challenging cases at a regional level. The relationship with clients is guided by values such as ethics, trust, transparency and commitment, ensuring technical excellence and breadth of action.

The institutional image of the Rafael Pandolfo Advogados Associados firm reflects its essence, using proprietary data management and artificial intelligence tools that allow risk mapping, contingency control and decision-making based on information updated in real time. As a result, the firm has expertise in identifying opportunities aligned with clients’ operations and objectives.

The partners' dedication to teaching and academic research keeps the entire team aligned with the most relevant discussions in Tax Law, providing promptness and precision in the face of legislative and jurisprudential changes. With a committed, technical and results-oriented legal practice, Rafael Pandolfo Advogados Associados converts tax complexity into strategic responses that generate real competitive advantages.