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Giacomo Paro

Giacomo Paro

Brazil 2025

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Souto Correa Advogados
 Souto Correa Advogados

Ranked in 1 practice area

Tax: Non-contentious

Brazil

1 year ranked

About

Provided by Souto Correa Advogados

Brazil: Transactional

Practice Areas

Tax

Career

Master in Tax Law from Universidade do Estado de São Paulo (USP), Giácomo is a partner and current CEO of Souto Correa, and a member of the firm’s Tax and Energy departments, with an emphasis on helping both national and international clients. His scope of practice also includes tax support in corporate matters (mergers and acquisitions and reorganizations) and succession planning, besides outstanding performance with technology companies.

He has written a number of articles and books on tax law. He is also a guest lecturer for graduate-level programs.

Professional Memberships

- Member of the Brazilian Institute of Tax Law (IBDT)

- Member of the International Fiscal Association (IFA)

- Associate and Counselor of the Brazilian Institute of Tax Arbitration and Transactions (IBATT)

- Post-graduate course lecturer for the Brazilian Institute of Tax Law (IBDT) and the Pontifical Catholic University of Rio de Janeiro (PUC-Rio)

Education

University of São Paulo (USP)

Master’s degree in Economic and Financial Law

2014 - 2016

Accounting, Actuarial and Financial Research Institute Foundation (FIPECAFI)

Specialist in Accounting, Controllership and Finance

2010 - 2012

Higher Education in Business, Law, and Engineering (INSPER)

LLM in Tax Law

2007 - 2009

Mackenzie University Law School

Bachelor of Laws

2001 - 2006

Expert in these Jurisdictions

Brazil

Languages Spoken

Portuguese and English.

Key sectors

Energy and UtilitiesTechnology, Media and Telecoms (TMT)

Chambers Review

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Chambers Brazil: Transactional

Tax: Non-contentious - Brazil

Band 6
Individual Editorial

Giacomo Paro is tax lawyer whose varied body of work, deeply attuned to the most current tax discussions in Brazil, made him a market favourite. His ability to handle everything, from transactional tax analyses and structuring rubbing shoulders to tax reform and transfer pricing advisory, converted many notable technology and infrastructure players into his clients.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Giacomo is one of the most brilliant lawyers of his generation. Beyond his mastery of formal legal knowledge, he is collaborative, creative and always available.

    Tax: Non-contentiousChambers Brazil: Transactional

  • A true tax expert, Giacomo Paro has a holistic view of our business and is always contributing to it, bringing outside the box ideas.

    Tax: Non-contentiousChambers Brazil: Transactional

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