Tax Litigation: Mid-Market
Brazil
2 years ranked
LAWYER PROFILE
Geraldo Valentim Neto
Brazil 2026
Ranked in 1 practice area
About
Provided by Madeira, Valentim & Gallardo Advogados
Brazil: Contentious
Practice Areas
Tax
Career
Geraldo Valentim Neto is a partner and head of the tax practice area of Madeira, Valentim & Gallardo Advogados.
Geraldo Valentim represents clients in significant tax cases (administrative and judicial tax litigation) and provides tax advice on domestic and international transactions, particularly in the automotive, agribusiness, chemical, pharmaceutical, foreign trade, infrastructure, technology, education and consumer sectors.
With more than 25 years of experience in complex tax disputes and tax advice, Geraldo has been appointed as one of the most admired tax lawyers in Brazil by several publications (Chambers Global/Brazil, Who's Who, LACCA Approved, The Legal 500, Leaders League and Análise Advocacia): "He is extremely aware of what the client needs and has excellent technical knowledge” (Chambers) / “The experienced team is led by highly recommended partner Geraldo Valentim Neto, and excels in tax litigation” (The Legal 500) / “Strategic Tax Counsel”, "He has the mentality of always putting the customer first“, "Also noted for its high-win percentages in tax disputes” (Leaders League).
Professional Memberships
Former Member of the Administrative Council of Tax Appeals (CARF).
Publications
Speaker in 2014 IFA Congress in Mumbai ("The Recent Developments in International Taxation”).
Honorable mention granted by IBA Tax Committee (“The Brazilian CIDE Tax and International Software License Agreements” - New Zealand, 2004).
Personal
LL.M. from The London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE).
Post-graduation in Tax Law and LL.B. from PUC-SP.
WTO Dispute Settlement Program, Geneva.
Chambers Review
Provided by Chambers
Chambers Brazil: Contentious
Tax Litigation: Mid-Market - Brazil
Band 1
Individual Editorial
Geraldo Valentim Neto is a skilled and experienced practitioner, who garners praise from clients for his knowledge about disputes related to corporate taxation.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
Geraldo Valentim Neto has an excellent technical level in tax matters for more complex cases, consistently providing a legalistic approach and identifying opportunities for the client.
Tax Litigation: Mid-MarketChambers Brazil: ContentiousI would like to highlight Geraldo Valentim Neto’s availability, commitment and technical excellence.
Tax Litigation: Mid-MarketChambers Brazil: ContentiousHaving previously worked in a company’s legal department, Geraldo Valentim Neto has the ability to see things from both sides.
Tax Litigation: Mid-MarketChambers Brazil: Contentious
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