Raquel Novais

Ranked in 2 Practice Areas

Band 2

Tax: Litigation

Brazil

17 Years Ranked

Band 2

Tax: Non-contentious

Brazil

16 Years Ranked

Ranked in Guides

Global 2025

About

Provided by Raquel Novais

Brazil: Transactional

Practice Areas

Partner in Tax, Automotive, Pulp and paper, Oil and gas, Telecommunications, Technology and infrastructure and energy.

Career

Specialist in tax consulting involving the interpretation of local and international tax legislation, structuring of new investments, operational and corporate restructurings, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, tax modeling of several business models, taxation of several contractual arrangements. Raquel has a strong presence and experience in tax litigation, both in the administrative and the judicial spheres. Her experience covers several sectors of industry, commerce and finance, reaching regulated sectors, such as natural resources and energy.

Professional Memberships

Admitted to the Brazilian Bar Association. Member of American Bar Association, São Paulo Lawyers’ Association, Tax Committee of the International Bar Association and Brazilian International Fiscal Association Board.

Brazil: Contentious

Practice Areas

Partner in Tax, Automotive, Pulp and paper, Oil and gas, Telecommunications, Technology and infrastructure and energy.

Career

Professional Memberships

Admitted to the Brazilian Bar Association. Member of São Paulo Lawyers Association, Brazilian International Fiscal Association Board, American Bar Association and Tax Committee of IBA.

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Brazil: Contentious

Tax: Litigation - Brazil

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Raquel Novais is well regarded by the market, being particularly recognised for her expertise in federal direct taxes, as well as international taxation. Novais is further noted for her strong experience in administrative disputes before CARF.

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Brazil: Transactional

Tax: Non-contentious - Brazil

Band 2

Individual Editorial

Partner Raquel Novais is often seen assisting clients with the tax implications of the opening up and expansion of businesses, as well as reviewing the tax structures of large corporations. She deals with both direct and indirect tax regimes.

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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

"One of the major names in tax law in the country who still takes on new cases."

Tax: Litigation respondent
Brazil: Contentious

"An experienced lawyer with an active presence in the market."

Tax: Litigation respondent
Brazil: Contentious

She's really a leader in her field.