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Rafael Macedo Malheiro

Rafael Macedo Malheiro

Brazil 2025

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About

Provided by Madrona Advogados

Brazil: Transactional

Practice Areas

Tax

Career

Rafael focuses his practice on tax advisory for M&A transactions, debt restructuring, infrastructure projects, capital markets, corporate reorganizations, wealth planning, and administrative income tax litigation. His solid expertise in complex tax structures enables him to deliver high-level advisory services that support strategic transactions and significant corporate decisions, with a particular emphasis on direct taxation.

Renowned for his ability to translate sophisticated matters into innovative, tailor-made solutions, Rafael stands out for his clear communication on highly complex topics. His reputation for technical excellence and strategic vision is further reinforced by his role as a guest lecturer in extension courses at the Brazilian Institute of Tax Law (IBDT) (Fundamentals and Controversies of Individual Income Tax) and the São Paulo Association for Tax Studies (APET) (Taxation of Real Estate Activities – Corporate Entity Equivalence). Rafael is also the author of numerous articles published in leading tax law books and journals, establishing himself as a respected authority in the field.

Education:

•Specialization in Finance from the Economics and Administration School of Universidade de São Paulo

•LL.B. from Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo

Chambers Review

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Chambers Brazil: Transactional

Tax: Non-contentious - Brazil

Band 4
Band 4

Individual Editorial

Rafael Macedo Malheiro wields experience acting on both transactional and consultancy tax issues, including corporate reorganisations and M&A deals.

Strengths

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  • Rafael Malheiro is a very techinically sound lawyer.

    Tax: Non-contentiousChambers Brazil: Transactional
  • A lawyer who works very didacticly, Rafael Malheiro manages to really break down the tax specifics of transactions and ground our positionings. An impeccable professional.

    Tax: Non-contentiousChambers Brazil: Transactional
  • Rafael Malheiro is a lawyer of remarkable technical quality and great interpersonal relationship.

    Tax: Non-contentiousChambers Brazil: Transactional

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Brazil

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