José Antônio Minatel

Practice Areas

Tax and Corporate law

Professional Memberships

Professor of Tax Law at PUC-Campinas (undergraduate and postgraduate programs)

Lecturer at the Brazilian Institute of Tax Studies (IBET)

Former Federal Revenue Commissioner

Former member of Administrative Council of Fiscal Appeals (CARF)

Publications

Content of the Revenue Concept and Legal Regime for its Taxation, published in 2005 by MP Editora (SP).

Author of the audiobook “Everything you need to hear about Income Tax – Individuals”, published in 2010 by Saraiva (SP).

Author of several articles and book chapters published on tax matters and tax administrative processes.

Career

José Antônio Minatel is a highly respected and accomplished lawyer, recognized as a leading figure in Tax and Corporate Law in Brazil.

Founding partner of Minatel Advogados, he has built a distinguished career over more than four decades, combining deep legal expertise with strategic insight across both contentious and non-contentious matters.

He is particularly renowned for his ability to elucidate complex tax issues, offering clear and effective guidance to clients in administrative and judicial proceedings. His practice encompasses legal opinions, tax planning, and representation in high-stakes disputes involving federal, state, and municipal taxes. His oratory skills and analytical precision make him a point of reference in the field.

His work reflects a strong commitment to technical excellence, transparency, and client trust.

Languages Spoken

English

Portuguese

Italian

Spanish

Awards