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Raquel Novais

Global 2026

Machado Meyer

Ranked in 2 practice areas

Tax: Litigation

Brazil

12 years ranked

Tax: Non-contentious

Brazil

5 years ranked

About

Provided by Machado Meyer

Global

Practice Areas

Partner in Tax, 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

Brazilian Bar Association (OAB)

Member of the American Bar Association (ABA)

Member of the São Paulo Lawyers’ Association (AASP)

Member of the Tax Committee of the International Bar Association (IBA)

Member of the Brazilian International Fiscal Association Board (IFA)

Education

Pontifícia Universidade Católica of São Paulo, Brazil

Master’s degree in Tax Law

1992

Faculdade de Direito de Franca, Brazil

Bachelor of Laws

1987

Chambers Review

Provided by Chambers

Chambers Global Guide

Tax: Non-contentious - Brazil

Band 2

Individual Editorial

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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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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Strengths

Provided by Chambers

Raquel Novais is an extremely accessible and technical lawyer with acute business acumen, which is very important to me. She helps me a lot.
Tax: Non-contentiousChambers Global Guide
A lawyer very active in the market, Raquel Novais is heavily involved in the ongoing tax reforms discussions.
Tax: Non-contentiousChambers Global Guide
Raquel Novais has a lot of institutional activity as well as plenty of market presence.
Tax: Non-contentiousChambers Global Guide
Raquel Novais is a renowned professional with broad experience, particularly in administrative matters before CARF and international tax law. She has good oral argumentation skills.
Tax: LitigationChambers Global Guide
Raquel Novais' work is outstanding.
Tax: LitigationChambers Global Guide
Raquel is one of the best tax professionals for highly complex issues. She has relevant expertise.
Tax: LitigationChambers Global Guide