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Gustavo L. Haddad

Gustavo L. Haddad

Brazil 2026

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Lefosse Advogados
 Lefosse Advogados

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Tax: Non-contentious

Brazil

18 years ranked

Tax Litigation: The Elite

Brazil

14 years ranked

About

Provided by Lefosse Advogados

Brazil: Contentious

Practice Areas

Tax and Wealth Planning

Career

Gustavo is a partner in Tax and Wealth Planning at Lefosse.

He works in tax consulting and litigation and has extensive experience in advising national and international clients as well as representing them on tax litigation cases. Gustavo is listed by the main international law guides as one of the best tax and wealth planning lawyers in Brazil.

In addition to his work as a lawyer, Gustavo is also a tax law professor at Insper (Instituto de Ensino e Pesquisa) and at IBDT (Instituto Brasileiro de Direito Tributário – Brazilian Institute of Tax Law).

Brazil: Transactional

Practice Areas

Tax and Wealth Planning

Career

Gustavo is a partner in Tax and Wealth Planning at Lefosse.

He works in tax consulting and litigation and has extensive experience in advising national and international clients as well as representing them on tax litigation cases. Gustavo is listed by the main international law guides as one of the best tax and wealth planning lawyers in Brazil.

In addition to his work as a lawyer, Gustavo is also a tax law professor at Insper (Instituto de Ensino e Pesquisa) and at IBDT (Instituto Brasileiro de Direito Tributário – Brazilian Institute of Tax Law).

Chambers Review

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Chambers Brazil: Transactional

Tax: Non-contentious - Brazil

Band 1
Individual Editorial

Gustavo L. Haddad has strong capabilities in assisting clients with the tax implications of important transactions, including M&A and IPOs. He also deals with tax consultancy, acting on matters such as corporate reorganisations.

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Chambers Brazil: Contentious

Tax Litigation: The Elite - Brazil

Band 3
Individual Editorial

Gustavo L. Haddad is well-regarded in the market for his track record of advising companies on tax litigation and consultancy matters, including those related to foreign taxation, goodwill amortisation, IRPJ and withholding tax.

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Strengths

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  • A professional who works very closely with us, Gustavo Haddad has a lot of knowledge of Brazilian taxes, international law and accounting. Plus, he speaks good English and works with major players.

    Tax: Non-contentiousChambers Brazil: Transactional

  • Gustavo Haddad is the best tax lawyer I've ever worked with.

    Tax: Non-contentiousChambers Brazil: Transactional

  • Gustavo Haddad is a very senior tax advisor who can manage very complex and challenging tax matters with practical advice.

    Tax: Non-contentiousChambers Brazil: Transactional

  • Gustavo Haddad is an excellent adviser. He is trusted by us to provide best-in-class tax advice and client service. He adds value to every project and conversation, and is a pleasure to work with.

    Tax: Non-contentiousChambers Brazil: Transactional

  • A lawyer with deep and broad knowledge of law and accounting, Gustavo Haddad is an excellent strategist.

    Tax: Non-contentiousChambers Brazil: Transactional

  • A highly senior professional, Gustavo Haddad has in-depth knowledge of both the legal and commercial aspects of tax litigation cases.

    Tax Litigation: The EliteChambers Brazil: Contentious

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