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Gustavo Brigagão

Gustavo Brigagão

Brazil 2026

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Brigagão, Duque Estrada - Advogados
 Brigagão, Duque Estrada - Advogados

Ranked in 3 practice areas

Tax: Rio de Janeiro

Brazil

18 years ranked

Tax: Non-contentious

Brazil

18 years ranked

Tax Litigation: The Elite

Brazil

14 years ranked

About

Provided by Brigagão, Duque Estrada - Advogados

Brazil: Contentious

Practice Areas

Tax law: legal advice, administrative and judicial litigation with emphasis on indirect taxation.

Career

Founding partner at Brigagão, Duque Estrada – Advogados. Former senior partner at Ulhôa Canto – Advogados (1985 to 2018).

Professional Memberships

President of Centro de Estudos das Sociedades de Advogados (CESA). Honorary President of the Brazilian Financial Law Association (ABDF–IFA Brazil). Former member of the Executive Committee and member of the General Council of the International Fiscal Association (IFA). Board member of the British Chamber in Rio de Janeiro (BRITCHAM-RJ). Executive director of the Federation of the Foreign Commerce Chambers (FCCE). Vice-president of the Permanent Forum for Tax Matters at EMERJ (Court Academy of Law, in Rio de Janeiro), among others.

Publications

Columnist of electronic magazines, co-author of the book “Tax Advisor”; author of several articles published in specialized local and international magazines, and book chapters on tax matters published in Brazil and abroad.

Personal

Professor of tax law at postgraduate course of Getúlio Vargas Foundation and in the graduate course of Cândido Mendes University (1993/2005). Extremely active lecturer at the main tax law congresses held in Brazil and abroad. President of the 71st Congress of the International Fiscal Association (IFA). It was attended by 2,000 tax professionals.

Brazil: Transactional

Practice Areas

Tax law: legal advice, administrative and judicial litigation with emphasis on indirect taxation.

Career

Founding partner at Brigagão, Duque Estrada – Advogados. Former senior partner at Ulhôa Canto – Advogados (1985 to 2018).

Professional Memberships

President of Centro de Estudos das Sociedades de Advogados (CESA). Honorary President of the Brazilian Financial Law Association (ABDF–IFA Brazil). Former member of the Executive Committee and member of the General Council of the International Fiscal Association (IFA). Board member of the British Chamber in Rio de Janeiro (BRITCHAM-RJ). Executive director of the Federation of the Foreign Commerce Chambers (FCCE). Vice-president of the Permanent Forum for Tax Matters at EMERJ (Court Academy of Law, in Rio de Janeiro), among others.

Publications

Columnist of electronic magazines, co-author of the book “Tax Advisor”; author of several articles published in specialized local and international magazines, and book chapters on tax matters published in Brazil and abroad.

Personal

Professor of tax law at postgraduate course of Getúlio Vargas Foundation and in the graduate course of Cândido Mendes University (1993/2005). Extremely active lecturer at the main tax law congresses held in Brazil and abroad. President of the 71st Congress of the International Fiscal Association (IFA). It was attended by 2,000 tax professionals.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Brazil: Transactional

Tax: Non-contentious - Brazil

Band 2
Individual Editorial

Gustavo Brigagão is an experienced practitioner who is able to advise clients on tax consultancy issues, including indirect taxes. He is familiar with international clients from the energy, technology and telecommunications industries.

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Chambers Brazil: Contentious

Tax Litigation: The Elite - Brazil

Band 3
Individual Editorial

Gustavo Brigagão is a noteworthy figure for tax litigation and consulting matters, especially those based in his Rio de Janeiro home turf.

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Chambers Brazil: Regions

Tax: Rio de Janeiro - Brazil

Band 1
Individual Editorial

Gustavo Brigagão is a leading figure for tax litigation and consulting in both national and Rio de Janeiro's market.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

  • Gustavo Brigagão is a skilled, dedicated, attentive and available professional with extensive knowledge of tax matters. A point of reference in the market.

    Tax: Non-contentiousChambers Brazil: Transactional

  • Gustavo Brigagão is one of the most relevant and high-profile tax lawyers in the country.

    Tax: Non-contentiousChambers Brazil: Transactional

  • A tax litigation professional with extensive technical knowledge and market insight, Gustavo Brigagão is helpful and attentive to our company's needs.

    Tax Litigation: The EliteChambers Brazil: Contentious

  • Gustavo Brigagão is a storied and well-reputed tax litigation lawyer.

    Tax Litigation: The EliteChambers Brazil: Contentious

  • Gustavo Brigagão is technically strong and assertive, consistently taking well-grounded positions while remaining diligent and attentive to deadlines.

    Tax: Rio de JaneiroChambers Brazil: Regions

  • Gustavo Brigagão is a sophisticated lawyer specialising in complex tax matters.

    Tax: Rio de JaneiroChambers Brazil: Regions

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