Tax Litigation: Highly Regarded | Brazil: Contentious

Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados is a full-service firm representing companies in contentious mandates relating to a range of federal, state and municipal taxes, including ICMS, IRPJ|CSLL and ISS. The team additionally draws upon the firm's strong corporate and M&A background to defend clients in tax assessment disputes relating to goodwill tax amortisation arising from acquisitions and corporate reorganisations.

Machado Associados' tax litigation team has a wealth of experience representing prominent companies, particularly from the cosmetics, engineering and construction industries, in judicial and administrative disputes, with a particular focus on those involving ICMS. It's also notably active in matters relating to IPI, IRPJ/CSLL and PIS/Cofins.

Ulhôa Canto, Rezende e Guerra Advogados is a well-regarded firm with a tax litigation department that has experience defending companies in tax assessment disputes at both the administrative and judicial levels. The team has comprehensive expertise in handling contentious mandates relating to direct and indirect taxes such as PIS and COFINS and ICMS, as well as IRPJ and CSLL. It draws upon a strong corporate and M&A practice to represent clients in related tax litigation, such as cases arising from the issue of goodwill tax amortisation.

Veirano Advogados has solid expertise in representing companies from an array of industries such as oil and gas, technology and tobacco in both administrative and judicial tax litigation, including cases before the Higher Courts. The team is regularly called upon to defend clients against tax infraction notices, as well as ICMS, PIS/Cofins and IRPJ/CSLL disputes.

Vella Pugliese Buosi e Guidoni Advogados is a law firm with a strong track record representing domestic companies hailing particularly from the energy sector in judicial and administrative tax litigation mandates. The team is recognised for its strong capabilities advising on taxation in regulated sectors. The firm boasts considerable know-how in providing counsel on contentious tax matters arising from the collection of federal, state and municipal taxes, including PIS/Cofins, ICMS and ISS.

Abreu Faria Advogados is a tax boutique assisting companies with tax litigation mandates involving federal and state taxes, such as PIS/Cofins and ICMS, as well as municipal taxes, including IPTU and ISS. The team regularly represents clients both in judicial litigation before the Supreme Federal Court and in administrative disputes before the Carf.

FAS Advogados, in cooperation with CMS, has a tax litigation department frequently instructed by companies stemming from the financial, oil and gas, and retail sectors to represent them in judicial and administrative mandates. The team has experience representing clients in PIS/Cofins, ICMS and ISS disputes, as well as sector-specific taxes.

FreitasLeite has a solid tax litigation department representing clients from the banking and finance sector in administrative and judicial cases relating to federal, state and municipal tax disputes, including PIS/Cofins, ICMS, IPTU and IRPJ/CSLL. The team demonstrates additional capabilities in advising clients on disputes relating to goodwill amortisation, as well as mandates involving international jurisdictions to avoid double taxation.

Gaia Silva Gaede Advogados has a well-reputed tax litigation department, commonly representing companies from a range of sectors, including technology, pharmaceuticals and energy, in contentious tax mandates in the administrative and judicial spheres, including before the Higher Courts. The team is particularly noted by its responsiveness and its tax assessment dispute prowess.

Lobo de Rizzo Advogados has a respected tax litigation department assisting a varied clientele with administrative proceedings before CARF and litigation before judicial courts. It has experience in disputes relating to a range of federal, state and municipal taxes, including IRPJ, ISS, ICMS, and PIS/Cofins. The team has additional capabilities in representing companies in disputes arising from transfer pricing issues.

Madrona Advogados is a well-regarded firm with an experienced tax litigation team defending clients against infraction notices before Carf, as well as the judicial courts. The practice regularly assists clients with federal and state direct and indirect taxes, especially disputes involving ICMS and PIS/Cofins.

Mannrich e Vasconcelos Advogados is a respected firm frequently retained by sectorial associations to act as amicus curiae in leading cases judged by the High Courts. It's also regularly called upon by clients in the healthcare sector to represent them in disputes relating to federal and state taxes such as ICMS and PIS/Cofins. The team has additional capabilities in handling disputes involving social security contributions, corporate income tax, goodwill tax amortisation and transfer pricing.

Mauler Advogados is frequently retained both by companies and by private clients to assist with a range of tax litigation mandates involving direct and indirect taxes such as ICMS, IRPJ, and PIS/Cofins. The team has multidisciplinary skills representing clients in criminal matters arising from the non-payment of ICMS, as well as handling sector-specific taxes such as Funrural.

Stocche Forbes Advogados' tax litigation department is recognised for its multidisciplinary knowledge and its ability to handle federal, state and municipal tax disputes before judicial and administrative courts. Players from a range of industries, including food and beverages, banking and automotive, benefit from the firm's corporate and M&A strength to obtain representation in related contentious mandates relating to goodwill tax amortisation, transfer pricing and fiscal disputes arising from corporate reorganisations.

Vieira Rezende is firm whose tax litigation practice is commonly retained by names from the healthcare, mining and energy sectors to assist with a broad range of contentious tax and customs matters. The team is well equipped to represent clients in administrative and judicial litigation relating to PIS/Cofins, ICMS and ISS, as well as matters regarding Repetro.

asbz's tax litigation team routinely represents major players in a range of industries including banking, technology and energy. The team boasts expertise assisting clients with contentious mandates relating to federal, state and municipal taxes, such as PIS/Cofins, IRPJ, ICMS and ISS disputes.

Aires Barreto Advogados Associados' tax litigation department is frequently sought-after by big clients from the energy, telecommunications and banking sectors to represent them in high-value and sophisticated tax mandates. Highly active defending clients' interests regarding federal, state and municipal taxes, including IRPJ/CSLL, ICMS and ISS, in both the administrative and judicial spheres.

ALMA Law is an established law firm with a strong tax litigation presence. Due to its team's breadth of expertise, it routinely assists clients in corporate, capital markets and M&A matters. Its client roster includes many well-known financial institutions and energy sector companies.

Ayres Westin Advogados is a law firm with a tax litigation department advising clients from the food and beverage, pulp and paper, and technology industries on judicial and administrative tax disputes. The team has experience in mandates involving a range of municipal, state and federal taxes, including IPTU, ICMS and IRPJ. It has additional capabilities in handling social security and third-party contribution mandates.

Candido Martins Cukier Advogados has a respected tax litigation department assisting companies from the food and beverage, mining and financial services sectors with tax disputes arising from a wide range of taxes. The team has experience acting on mandates involving municipal, state and federal taxes, such as ISS, PIS/Cofins and IRPJ/CSLL. The firm has a strong footprint before the São Paulo judicial and administrative courts.

KLA Advogados' tax litigation department advises clients from the automotive, pharmaceutical and telecommunications industries on contentious mandates involving a variety of tax matters, such as ICMS, IPI, II, and PIS/Cofins. The team has experience handling both judicial and administrative disputes, including before the STJ and Carf. The firm is also active representing companies in disputes arising from goodwill tax amortisation issues.

Lacerda Gama Advogados Associados is a firm with significant tax litigation experience, commonly advising companies on judicial and administrative tax disputes. The team represents clients from the cosmetics, telecommunications and transportation industries in mandates involving a range of taxes, such as IPTU, ICMS, and PIS/Cofins.

Martinelli Advogados is recognised for its strong ability to assist clients with tax litigation matters. The team is experienced in representing companies in disputes arising from a range of federal and state taxes such as ICMS and PIS/Cofins. It has additional capabilities in handling matters relating to IRPJ and social security contributions.

Castro Barros Advogados is a law firm known in the market for handling tax litigation mandates in both the judicial and administrative spheres. The team regularly acts on tax infraction notices, cancellation requests, and transfer pricing matters. Its clientele includes names from the telecommunications and retail industries.

FCAM - Ferraz de Camargo e Matsunaga Advogados has a tax litigation department with a solid activity before the Carf and the STJ. The team is active handling disputes arising from a range of state and federal taxes, including ICMS, IRPJ/CSLL, and PIS/Cofins. The firm has additional experience advising clients on matters related to the Manaus Free Trade Zone.

Fux Advogados houses a tax litigation team that's sought-after by companies from the energy, technology and finance sectors. It's particularly skilled representing clients in judicial and administrative cases involving ISS, IRPJ/CSLL and PIS/Cofins.

Huck, Otranto, Camargo Advogados is a multidisciplinary firm with a solid tax litigation department. It's commonly seen representing clients in administrative proceedings before CARF and litigation before judicial courts. The team handles ICMS, ISS and PIS/Cofins mandates, as well as disputes arising from IRPJ, social security contributions and goodwill tax amortisation.

Santos Neto Advogados' tax litigation team has a track record representing clients before the judiciary and administrative courts. It routinely handles mandates such as tax recovery and infractions notices, as well as files writs of mandamus. The law firm is frequently retained by clients from the agribusiness, food and beverages, and finance industries.

SiqueiraCastro is a full-service firm with a tax ligation department representing clients from the telecommunications, mining and energy sectors in disputes before administrative and judicial courts. The team regularly undertakes matters relating to federal and state taxes, such as ICMS and PIS/Cofins, as well as IRPJ and social security contributions.

Tauil & Chequer Advogados in association with Mayer Brown is a full-service firm with tax litigation capabilities that allows it to handle judicial and administrative mandates, involving direct and indirect taxes. It's also experienced in representing clients before superior courts. Its portfolio is composed of clients active in the energy, pharmaceutical sectors, among others.

Vinhas & Redenschi Advogados benefits from its tax litigation knowledge to act on different matters, including those discussing tax assessments and collection annulments in both judicial and administrative spheres. The firm also often defends its clients against infraction notices. It has experience advising companies from the oil and gas sector, as well as those from the telecommunication industry.

Azevedo Sette Advogados is active in the tax litigation arena, frequently advising clients on judicial lawsuits and mandates before superior courts. Administrative cases are also within the scope of knowledge of the team, which is normally seen representing companies from the energy, finance, and automotive sectors.

Barros Carvalho Advogados Associados gets recognition for their activity handling tax matters before the judiciary and public authorities. The team's forte is handling a wide range of disputes involving cancellation of tax liabilities and exemptions from taxes and penalties before the Regional Federal Courts, State Courts of Justice, STJ and STF.

Daniel, Diniz & Branco Advocacia Tributária e Aduaneira is a boutique firm with strong tax litigation expertise. It's commonly seen action on administrative tax assessment challenges, but also works on matters involving customs law and on judicial tax disputes before the Higher Courts. Clients advised by the firm come from a wide range of sectors, including telecommunications, food and beverages, and retail.

Dias Carneiro is a well-reputed law firm, known in the market for its prowess in IOF, ISS and ICMS assessment challenges. It's commercial awareness and expertise in this practice area is regularly praised clients, some of which are giants in the financial and manufacturing industries.

Lavez Coutinho is a well-sought boutique law firm on tax disputes across administrative and judicial spheres. The firm is frequently seen representing clients from a wide range of sectors, including healthcare, technology and automotive.

MJ Alves Burle e Viana Advogados is law firm that holds noteworthy experience in tax litigation matters on both judicial and administrative spheres. Matters routinely handled by the firm include high-value tax transactions, tax debt discounts and tax classification disputes. The team is often seen advising clients from the transportation sector, such as aviation companies.

Negreiro, Moreira & Kiralyhegy Advogados is a Rio-based law firm exerting its tax litigation knowledge to aid clients in resolving judicial and administrative challenges. The team is well equipped to deal with infraction notices and file lawsuits to contest tax collections. The firm also is able to advise clients on complex audits. Clients often hail from the shipping and energy industries.

Rayes e Fagundes is a law firm with notable skills in tax litigation, commonly handling disputes before the judiciary and administrative courts, including work such as deduction and exclusion of taxes such as ISS and ICMS. The firm can also deal with other corporate taxes, as well as transfer pricing ones. The team routinely assists clients from the pharma, health and food and beverages industries.

Reis, Varrichio e Carrer Sociedade de Advogados is a law firm that harbours knowledge on tax mandates in both the judicial and administrative spheres. The firm is equipped to contest tax collections, seek recognition of deductions, and advised clients as amicus curiae. Sectorial experience includes retail, food and beverages, technology, among others.

Souto Correa Advogados' tax litigation team routinely represents clients before judicial and administrative bodies, as well as handles mandates discussing constitutional matters. The firm is commonly seen advising on infraction notices, judicial reviews, and representing clients as amicus curiae. It's regularly instructed by companies that hail from the energy and technology sectors.