Ranking tables

Tax: Litigation | Global

Brazil

Chambers Brazil’s Tax: Litigation The Elite ranking table features the most refined tax teams in Brazil, each with a robust portfolio of the most prominent, high-stake and complex cases in the country. These firms advise blue-chip clients before CARF, STJ and STF on ground breaking legislative and normative disputes against Brazil’s tax authorities. Both large tax departments in full-service law firms and the strongest tax boutiques feature in this ranking and receive outstanding approval from high-profile market commentators. The Tax: Litigation Highly Regarded category focuses on law firms with extensive proficiency in the tax arena. They are admired by clients and commentators and have a notable portfolio of tax cases.

Rankings overview for Lawyers

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  1. Hamilton Dias de Souza
    Hamilton Dias de Souza Dias de Souza23 Years Ranked
  2. Ricardo Mariz de Oliveira
    Ricardo Mariz de Oliveira Mariz de Oliveira e Siqueira Campos Advogados23 Years Ranked
  3. Ives Gandra da Silva MartinsAdvocacia Gandra Martins
  4. Leo KrakowiakKrakowiak Advogados
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  1. Luiz Roberto Peroba Barbosa
    Luiz Roberto Peroba Barbosa Pinheiro Neto Advogados14 Years Ranked
  2. Roberto Quiroga Mosquera
    Roberto Quiroga Mosquera Mattos Filho24 Years Ranked
  3. Luís Eduardo SchoueriLacaz Martins, Pereira Neto, Gurevich & Schoueri Advogados
  4. Ricardo KrakowiakKrakowiak Advogados
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  1. Ana Carolina Saba Utimati
    Ana Carolina Saba Utimati Lefosse Advogados5 Years Ranked
  2. Cristiane Romano
    Cristiane Romano Machado, Meyer, Sendacz e Opice4 Years Ranked
  3. Marcelo Salles Annunziata
    Marcelo Salles Annunziata Demarest Advogados11 Years Ranked
  4. Mauricio Faro
    Mauricio Faro BMA – Barbosa, Müssnich, Aragão4 Years Ranked
  5. Priscila Faricelli de Mendonça
    Priscila Faricelli de Mendonça Demarest Advogados4 Years Ranked
  6. Vinicius Jucá Alves
    Vinicius Jucá Alves Lefosse Advogados4 Years Ranked
  7. Adriano Silvério/asbz
  8. Daniel Vitor BellanLacaz Martins, Pereira Neto, Gurevich & Schoueri Advogados
  9. Daniela Silveira LaraRolim, Goulart, Cardoso Advogados
  10. Júlio OliveiraMachado Associados
  11. Marcos Vinícius Neder de LimaNeder e Romano Advogados
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  1. Ana Paula Schincariol Lui Barreto
    Ana Paula Schincariol Lui Barreto Mattos Filho4 Years Ranked
  2. Bruno Macorin Carramaschi
    Bruno Macorin Carramaschi Lefosse Advogados7 Years Ranked
  3. Fernando Westin Marcondes Pereira
    Fernando Westin Marcondes Pereira Ayres Westin Advogados2 Years Ranked
  4. Lígia Regini da Silveira
    Lígia Regini da Silveira BMA – Barbosa, Müssnich, Aragão3 Years Ranked
  5. Marcelo Marques Roncaglia
    Marcelo Marques Roncaglia Pinheiro Neto Advogados4 Years Ranked
  6. Rafael Gregorin
    Rafael Gregorin Trench Rossi Watanabe4 Years Ranked
  7. Alexandre MonteiroALMA Law
  8. Enio ZahaGaia Silva Gaede Advogados
  9. João Dácio RolimRolim, Goulart, Cardoso Advogados
  10. Luciana AguiarALMA Law
  11. Marcos Vinícius Passarelli PradoFerraz Ivamoto & Furlan Sociedade de Advogados | FI&F
  12. Mauricio de Carvalho Silveira BuenoHRSA | Sociedade de Advogados
  13. Tatiana Del Giudice Cappa ChiaradiaCandido Martins Cukier Advogados
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  1. André Alves de Melo
    André Alves de Melo Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados4 Years Ranked
  2. Bruno Abreu Abreu Faria Advogados4 Years Ranked
  3. Diogo Ferraz
    Diogo Ferraz FreitasLeite4 Years Ranked
  4. Douglas Mota
    Douglas Mota Demarest Advogados10 Years Ranked
  5. Eduardo Maccari Telles Tauil & Chequer Advogados in association with Mayer Brown2 Years Ranked
  6. Fabiana Carsoni Alves Fernandes da Silva
    Fabiana Carsoni Alves Fernandes da Silva Mariz de Oliveira e Siqueira Campos Advogados4 Years Ranked
  7. Filipe Carra Richter Veirano Advogados2 Years Ranked
  8. Gilberto Ayres Moreira
    Gilberto Ayres Moreira Ayres Westin Advogados6 Years Ranked
  9. Leo Lopes de Oliveira Neto
    Leo Lopes de Oliveira Neto FAS Advogados, in cooperation with CMS4 Years Ranked
  10. Luiza Lacerda
    Luiza Lacerda Demarest Advogados4 Years Ranked
  11. Marcelo Reinecken Veirano Advogados4 Years Ranked
  12. Maria Eugênia Doin Vieira
    Maria Eugênia Doin Vieira Machado Meyer1 Years Ranked
  13. Paulo Camargo Tedesco
    Paulo Camargo Tedesco Mattos Filho3 Years Ranked
  14. Paulo Honório de Castro Júnior Demarest Advogados1 Years Ranked
  15. Renata Emery
    Renata Emery TozziniFreire14 Years Ranked
  16. Rodrigo Brunelli Machado
    Rodrigo Brunelli Machado Ulhôa Canto, Rezende e Guerra Advogados16 Years Ranked
  17. Vivian Casanova BMA – Barbosa, Müssnich, Aragão1 Years Ranked
  18. Alessandro Mendes CardosoRolim, Goulart, Cardoso Advogados
  19. Breno Ladeira KingmaVieira Rezende
  20. Clarissa Cerqueira Viana PereiraAzevedo Sette Advogados
  21. Daniel Lacasa MayaMachado Associados
  22. Eduardo Botelho KiralyhegyNegreiro, Moreira & Kiralyhegy Advogados
  23. Gustavo Barroso TaparelliAbe Advogados
  24. Henrique ErbolatoSantos Neto Advogados
  25. Julio Salles Costa JanolioVinhas & Redenschi Advogados
  26. Leonel Pereira PittzerFux Advogados
  27. Luca Priolli SalvoniCascione Advogados
  28. Marcelo Bez Debatin da SilveiraLobo de Rizzo Advogados
  29. Marcos MatsunagaFCAM - Ferraz de Camargo e Matsunaga Advogados
  30. Marcos Tranchesi OrtizMadrona Advogados
  31. Maucir Fregonesi Jrb/luz
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  1. Andrea Mascitto
    Andrea Mascitto Pinheiro Neto Advogados2 Years Ranked
  2. Breno Consoli Martinelli Advogados1 Years Ranked
  3. Bruno Rodrigues Teixeira de Lima
    Bruno Rodrigues Teixeira de Lima TozziniFreire2 Years Ranked
  4. Marcos Maia
    Marcos Maia Maneira Advogados1 Years Ranked
  5. Paulo de Figueiredo Ferraz Pereira Leite
    Paulo de Figueiredo Ferraz Pereira Leite Stocche Forbes Advogados1 Years Ranked
  6. Rodrigo Bevilaqua de Miranda Valverde
    Rodrigo Bevilaqua de Miranda Valverde Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados1 Years Ranked
  7. Álvaro LucasechiKLA Advogados
  8. Felipe OmoriKLA Advogados
  9. Gabriel Alves de Oliveira BaccariniCascione Advogados
  10. Gabriel ManicaCastro Barros Advogados
  11. Maira Cristina Santos MadeiraAbe Advogados
  12. Marco Túlio Fernandes IbraimBotelho, Spagnol, Carvalho, Ibraim Advogados
  13. Maria Raphaela Dadona MatthiesenMannrich e Vasconcelos Advogados
  14. Rafael GoulartSalomão Advogados
  15. Rafael VegaCascione Advogados
  16. Tiago CondeSacha Calmon - Misabel Derzi Consultores e Advogados

  1. Ariel MöllerFux Advogados
  2. Maristela Ferreira de Souza MiglioliCiari Moreira Advogados

All Lawyers profiles

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Senior Statespeople

  1. Hamilton Dias de Souza
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    Hamilton Dias de Souza
    Dias de Souza
    Dias de Souza | Tax: Litigation
    2026 | Senior Statespeople | 23 Years Ranked
    Pre-eminent founding partner Hamilton Dias de Souza continues to be regarded by interviewees as a prominent figure in the tax litigation sphere owing to his long track record of handling a wide variety of disputes.
  2. Ricardo Mariz de Oliveira
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    Ricardo Mariz de Oliveira
    Mariz de Oliveira e Siqueira Campos Advogados
    Mariz de Oliveira e Siqueira Campos Advogados | Tax: Litigation
    2026 | Senior Statespeople | 23 Years Ranked

    Distinguished partner Ricardo Mariz de Oliveira has formidable recognition for his outstanding experience acting on high-profile tax litigation. He is especially noted for his expertise in administrative disputes involving social security contributions and income tax-related matters.

  3. Ives Gandra da Silva Martins
    Advocacia Gandra Martins | Tax: Litigation
    2026 | Senior Statespeople
  4. Leo Krakowiak
    Krakowiak Advogados | Tax: Litigation
    2026 | Senior Statespeople
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Band 1

  1. Luiz Roberto Peroba Barbosa
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    Luiz Roberto Peroba Barbosa
    Pinheiro Neto Advogados
    Pinheiro Neto Advogados | Tax: Litigation
    2026 | Band 1 | 14 Years Ranked
    Luiz Roberto Peroba Barbosa is recognised as a strong litigator, handling both judicial and administrative tax disputes. He is active across a range of direct and indirect taxes, being particularly highly rated for his expertise in digital economy taxation.
  2. Roberto Quiroga Mosquera
    1
    Roberto Quiroga Mosquera
    Mattos Filho
    Mattos Filho | Tax: Litigation
    2026 | Band 1 | 24 Years Ranked
    Roberto Quiroga Mosquera has a stellar reputation and continues to be praised for his market-leading tax litigation practice, being particularly noted for his expertise in administrative litigation before CARF.
  3. Luís Eduardo Schoueri
    Lacaz Martins, Pereira Neto, Gurevich & Schoueri Advogados | Tax: Litigation
    2026 | Band 1
  4. Ricardo Krakowiak
    Krakowiak Advogados | Tax: Litigation
    2026 | Band 1
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Band 2

  1. Antonio Carlos Guidoni Filho
    2
    Antonio Carlos Guidoni Filho
    Vella Pugliese Buosi e Guidoni Advogados
    Vella Pugliese Buosi e Guidoni Advogados | Head of Tax: Litigation
    2026 | Band 2 | 13 Years Ranked
    Antonio Carlos Guidoni Filho is a well-regarded practitioner admired for his knowledge and expertise. He draws upon years of experience as a former CARF council member to provide companies with advice on complex tax disputes.
  2. Bruno Fajersztajn
    2
    Bruno Fajersztajn
    Mariz de Oliveira e Siqueira Campos Advogados
    Mariz de Oliveira e Siqueira Campos Advogados | Tax: Litigation
    2026 | Band 2 | 11 Years Ranked
    Bruno Fajersztajn is a well-equipped lawyer, frequently sought out by important clients to represent them in complex tax cases, and particularly noted for his expertise in federal taxation, especially corporate income tax, PIS and COFINS.
  3. Daniella Zagari Gonçalves
    2
    Daniella Zagari Gonçalves
    Machado Meyer
    Machado Meyer | Tax: Litigation
    2026 | Band 2 | 15 Years Ranked

    Daniella Zagari Gonçalves is an experienced and well-equipped tax practitioner. She is highly regarded as a strong tax litigator, notably in the judicial sphere.

  4. Eduardo Maneira
    2
    Eduardo Maneira
    Maneira Advogados
    Maneira Advogados | Tax: Litigation
    2026 | Band 2 | 15 Years Ranked
    Eduardo Maneira is recognised for being a skilled tax litigator with solid experience in administrative and judicial disputes, including before the Supreme Court. He is active representing clients from the oil and gas and telecommunications industries in mandates arising from the full spectrum of taxes.
  5. Glaucia Maria Lauletta Frascino
    2
    Glaucia Maria Lauletta Frascino
    Mattos Filho
    Mattos Filho | Tax: Litigation
    2026 | Band 2 | 13 Years Ranked
    Glaucia Maria Lauletta Frascino is admired for her skills in handling big-ticket judicial and administrative tax disputes involving a wide range of taxes, including goodwill tax amortisation, ICMS, PIS and COFINS.
  6. Luciana Rosanova Galhardo
    2
    Luciana Rosanova Galhardo
    Pinheiro Neto Advogados
    Pinheiro Neto Advogados | Tax: Litigation
    2026 | Band 2 | 24 Years Ranked
    Luciana Rosanova Galhardo is highly respected for her tax litigation skills. She is active representing companies in sophisticated disputes and is especially noted for her expertise in goodwill tax amortisation matters.
  7. Maria Rita Ferragut
    2
    Maria Rita Ferragut
    Trench Rossi Watanabe
    Trench Rossi Watanabe | Tax: Litigation
    2026 | Band 2 | 5 Years Ranked
    Maria Rita Ferragut is admired by clients and peers alike for her adept handling of judicial disputes arising from a range of different tax matters.
  8. Raquel Novais
    2
    Raquel Novais
    Machado Meyer
    Machado Meyer | Tax: Litigation
    2026 | Band 2 | 24 Years Ranked
    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.
  9. Roberto Duque Estrada
    2
    Roberto Duque Estrada
    Brigagão, Duque Estrada - Advogados
    Brigagão, Duque Estrada - Advogados | Tax: Litigation
    2026 | Band 2 | 18 Years Ranked
    Roberto Duque Estrada has significant experience representing clients in tax disputes involving a number of mandates, including goodwill tax amortisation, ICMS and withholding income tax.
  10. André Mendes Moreira
    Sacha Calmon - Misabel Derzi Consultores e Advogados | Tax: Litigation
    2026 | Band 2
  11. Valter de Souza Lobato
    Sacha Calmon - Misabel Derzi Consultores e Advogados | Tax: Litigation
    2026 | Band 2
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Band 3

  1. Donovan Mazza Lessa
    3
    Donovan Mazza Lessa
    Maneira Advogados
    Maneira Advogados | Tax: Litigation
    2026 | Band 3 | 5 Years Ranked

    Donovan Massa Lessa is active advising clients on disputes involving a range of tax matters, including goodwill amortisation and corporate income tax.

  2. Giancarlo Chamma Matarazzo
    3
    Giancarlo Chamma Matarazzo
    Pinheiro Neto Advogados
    Pinheiro Neto Advogados | Tax: Litigation
    2026 | Band 3 | 13 Years Ranked

    Giancarlo Chamma Matarazzo is highly sought after for his experience in administrative tax litigation, especially in cases before CARF.

  3. Gustavo Brigagão
    3
    Gustavo Brigagão
    Brigagão, Duque Estrada - Advogados
    Brigagão, Duque Estrada - Advogados | Tax: Litigation
    2026 | Band 3 | 19 Years Ranked

    The widely praised Gustavo Brigagão is a leading figure for tax litigation and consulting in both the national and Rio de Janeiro markets.

  4. Gustavo L. Haddad
    3
    Gustavo L. Haddad
    Lefosse Advogados
    Lefosse Advogados | Tax: Litigation
    2026 | Band 3 | 20 Years Ranked
    Gustavo Lian Haddad is well regarded in the market for his track record of advising companies on tax disputes arising from a range of matters, including foreign taxation, goodwill amortisation, IRPJ and withholding tax.
  5. Karem Jureidini Dias
    3
    Karem Jureidini Dias
    Rivitti e Dias Advogados
    Rivitti e Dias Advogados | Tax: Litigation
    2026 | Band 3 | 11 Years Ranked

    Karem Jureidini Dias draws upon her experience as a former CARF council member to advise clients on complex tax litigation. Dias is recognised for her expertise in handling administrative tax disputes, and is also noted for her skilled handling of tax transactions.

  6. Marco Antonio Behrndt
    3
    Marco Antonio Behrndt
    Machado Meyer
    Machado Meyer | Tax: Litigation
    2026 | Band 3 | 13 Years Ranked
    Marco Antonio Behrndt is active advising companies on judicial and administrative tax disputes involving a range of taxes, especially indirect ones.
  7. Mário Luiz Oliveira da Costa
    3
    Mário Luiz Oliveira da Costa
    Dias de Souza
    Dias de Souza | Tax: Litigation
    2026 | Band 3 | 13 Years Ranked

    Mário Luiz Oliveira da Costa assists clients from an array of sectors with contentious mandates in both the administrative and judicial spheres.

  8. Tércio Chiavassa
    3
    Tércio Chiavassa
    Pinheiro Neto Advogados
    Pinheiro Neto Advogados | Tax: Litigation
    2026 | Band 3 | 12 Years Ranked

    Tércio Chiavassa is a well-regarded practitioner, frequently retained by clients to provide advice on complex disputes involving IPI, goodwill tax amortisation, and PIS and COFINS.

  9. Breno Ferreira Martins Vasconcelos
    Mannrich e Vasconcelos Advogados | Tax: Litigation
    2026 | Band 3
  10. Eduardo Pugliese
    Schneider Pugliese | Tax: Litigation
    2026 | Band 3
  11. Igor Mauler Santiago
    Mauler Advogados | Tax: Litigation
    2026 | Band 3
  12. Luiz Gustavo Bichara
    Bichara Advogados | Tax: Litigation
    2026 | Band 3
  13. Paulo Ayres Barreto
    Aires Barreto Advogados Associados | Tax: Litigation
    2026 | Band 3
  14. Tacio Lacerda Gama
    Lacerda Gama Advogados Associados | Tax: Litigation
    2026 | Band 3
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Band 4

  1. Ana Carolina Saba Utimati
    4
    Ana Carolina Saba Utimati
    Lefosse Advogados
    Lefosse Advogados | Tax: Litigation
    2026 | Band 4 | 5 Years Ranked
    Ana Carolina Saba Utimati is active representing major companies in judicial and administrative contentious mandates arising from a range of tax matters.
  2. Cristiane Romano
    4
    Cristiane Romano
    Machado, Meyer, Sendacz e Opice
    Machado, Meyer, Sendacz e Opice | Tax: Litigation
    2026 | Band 4 | 4 Years Ranked

    Cristiane Romano is a seasoned practitioner, who maintains a strong focus on tax disputes representing important clients before the Superior Court of Justice and the Brazilian Supreme Court.

  3. Marcelo Salles Annunziata
    4
    Marcelo Salles Annunziata
    Demarest Advogados
    Demarest Advogados | Tax: Litigation
    2026 | Band 4 | 11 Years Ranked
    Marcelo Salles Annunziata has experience representing clients from the energy, cosmetics and pharmaceutical sectors in judicial and administrative tax disputes involving indirect and direct taxes.
  4. Mauricio Faro
    4
    Mauricio Faro
    BMA – Barbosa, Müssnich, Aragão
    BMA – Barbosa, Müssnich, Aragão | Tax: Litigation
    2026 | Band 4 | 4 Years Ranked
    Mauricio Faro is recognised by peers and clients alike for his tax litigation capabilities. He is active representing clients from the energy, technology and pharmaceutical sectors in both administrative and judicial disputes regarding federal and state taxes.
  5. Priscila Faricelli de Mendonça
    4
    Priscila Faricelli de Mendonça
    Demarest Advogados
    Demarest Advogados | Tax: Litigation
    2026 | Band 4 | 4 Years Ranked

    Priscila Faricelli de Mendonça is a practitioner often seen handling judicial and administrative cases, including those reaching the high courts.

  6. Vinicius Jucá Alves
    4
    Vinicius Jucá Alves
    Lefosse Advogados
    Lefosse Advogados | Tax: Litigation
    2026 | Band 4 | 4 Years Ranked

    Vinicius Jucá Alves frequently assists companies with tax, administrative and judicial disputes, including before the higher courts.

  7. Adriano Silvério
    /asbz | Tax: Litigation
    2026 | Band 4
  8. Daniel Vitor Bellan
    Lacaz Martins, Pereira Neto, Gurevich & Schoueri Advogados | Tax: Litigation
    2026 | Band 4
  9. Daniela Silveira Lara
    Rolim, Goulart, Cardoso Advogados | Tax: Litigation
    2026 | Band 4
  10. Júlio Oliveira
    Machado Associados | Tax: Litigation
    2026 | Band 4
  11. Marcos Vinícius Neder de Lima
    Neder e Romano Advogados | Tax: Litigation
    2026 | Band 4
5

Band 5

  1. Ana Paula Schincariol Lui Barreto
    5
    Ana Paula Schincariol Lui Barreto
    Mattos Filho
    Mattos Filho | Tax: Litigation
    2026 | Band 5 | 4 Years Ranked

    Ana Paula Schincariol Lui Barreto is frequently mandated by important clients to handle tax litigation involving corporate income tax and Social Contribution on Net Income. She is noted for her work in administrative tax disputes.

  2. Bruno Macorin Carramaschi
    5
    Bruno Macorin Carramaschi
    Lefosse Advogados
    Lefosse Advogados | Tax: Litigation
    2026 | Band 5 | 7 Years Ranked
    Bruno Macorin Carramaschi has experience acting as counsel on tax disputes involving different taxes, including ISS, ICMS and IRPJ, as well as goodwill tax amortisation-related matters.
  3. Fernando Westin Marcondes Pereira
    5
    Fernando Westin Marcondes Pereira
    Ayres Westin Advogados
    Ayres Westin Advogados | Tax: Litigation
    2026 | Band 5 | 2 Years Ranked

    Fernando Westin Marcondes Pereira is able to handle both judicial and administrative tax mandates. He is acquainted with issues concerning high courts and those that involve corporate taxation.

  4. Lígia Regini da Silveira
    5
    Lígia Regini da Silveira
    BMA – Barbosa, Müssnich, Aragão
    BMA – Barbosa, Müssnich, Aragão | Tax: Litigation
    2026 | Band 5 | 3 Years Ranked

    Lígia Regini da Silveira is a practitioner possessing experience in dealing with tax disputes in both the judicial and administrative spheres.

  5. Marcelo Marques Roncaglia
    5
    Marcelo Marques Roncaglia
    Pinheiro Neto Advogados
    Pinheiro Neto Advogados | Tax: Litigation
    2026 | Band 5 | 4 Years Ranked
    Marcelo Marques Roncaglia is active advising clients on a range of tax disputes, including those related to corporate income tax, PIS and COFINS.
  6. Rafael Gregorin
    5
    Rafael Gregorin
    Trench Rossi Watanabe
    Trench Rossi Watanabe | Tax: Litigation
    2026 | Band 5 | 4 Years Ranked
    Rafael Gregorin is active representing clients in disputes arising from different tax matters, being particularly noted for his handling of cases in the administrative sphere.
  7. Alexandre Monteiro
    ALMA Law | Tax: Litigation
    2026 | Band 5
  8. Enio Zaha
    Gaia Silva Gaede Advogados | Tax: Litigation
    2026 | Band 5
  9. João Dácio Rolim
    Rolim, Goulart, Cardoso Advogados | Tax: Litigation
    2026 | Band 5
  10. Luciana Aguiar
    ALMA Law | Tax: Litigation
    2026 | Band 5
  11. Marcos Vinícius Passarelli Prado
    Ferraz Ivamoto & Furlan Sociedade de Advogados | FI&F | Tax: Litigation
    2026 | Band 5
  12. Mauricio de Carvalho Silveira Bueno
    HRSA | Sociedade de Advogados | Tax: Litigation
    2026 | Band 5
  13. Tatiana Del Giudice Cappa Chiaradia
    Candido Martins Cukier Advogados | Tax: Litigation
    2026 | Band 5
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Band 6

  1. André Alves de Melo
    6
    André Alves de Melo
    Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados
    Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados | Tax: Litigation
    2026 | Band 6 | 4 Years Ranked

    André Alves de Melo has experience leading administrative and judicial tax litigation related to direct and indirect taxes, including mandates before the higher courts.

  2. 6
    Bruno Abreu
    Abreu Faria Advogados | Tax: Litigation
    2026 | Band 6 | 4 Years Ranked

    Bruno Abreu has expertise in judicial and administrative tax litigation, including cases before the higher courts. He advises on a range of different taxes, including IRPJ and ICMS.

  3. Diogo Ferraz
    6
    Diogo Ferraz
    FreitasLeite
    FreitasLeite | Tax: Litigation
    2026 | Band 6 | 4 Years Ranked

    Diogo Ferraz is experienced in various taxes, including ISS, PIS and COFINS and IRPJ, as well as disputes involving goodwill amortisation and international taxation.

  4. Douglas Mota
    6
    Douglas Mota
    Demarest Advogados
    Demarest Advogados | Tax: Litigation
    2026 | Band 6 | 10 Years Ranked

    Douglas Mota is an active tax practitioner, well regarded by clients for his abilities to handle complex administrative tax litigation.

  5. 6
    Eduardo Maccari Telles
    Tauil & Chequer Advogados in association with Mayer Brown
    Tauil & Chequer Advogados in association with Mayer Brown | Tax: Litigation
    2026 | Band 6 | 2 Years Ranked

    Eduardo Maccari Telles is a practitioner with experience in judicial cases including filing writ of mandamus. He also is active representing clients on administrative proceedings in tax assessments.

  6. Fabiana Carsoni Alves Fernandes da Silva
    6
    Fabiana Carsoni Alves Fernandes da Silva
    Mariz de Oliveira e Siqueira Campos Advogados
    Mariz de Oliveira e Siqueira Campos Advogados | Tax: Litigation
    2026 | Band 6 | 4 Years Ranked

    Fabiana Carsoni Alves Fernandes da Silva is active representing clients in both judicial and administrative tax disputes involving mostly federal taxation.

  7. 6
    Filipe Carra Richter
    Veirano Advogados
    Veirano Advogados | Tax: Litigation
    2026 | Band 6 | 2 Years Ranked

    Filipe Carra Richter is well equipped to advise clients on judicial and administrative tax litigation involving different issues, including corporate income tax and goodwill tax amortisation.

  8. Gilberto Ayres Moreira
    6
    Gilberto Ayres Moreira
    Ayres Westin Advogados
    Ayres Westin Advogados | Tax: Litigation
    2026 | Band 6 | 6 Years Ranked

    Gilberto Ayres Moreira is a lawyer holding tax expertise in dealing with disputes relating to direct and indirect taxes, such as ICMS.

  9. Leo Lopes de Oliveira Neto
    6
    Leo Lopes de Oliveira Neto
    FAS Advogados, in cooperation with CMS
    FAS Advogados, in cooperation with CMS | Tax: Litigation
    2026 | Band 6 | 4 Years Ranked

    Leo Lopes de Oliveira Neto is active across a range of different tax disputes, including those relating to ICMS, ISS, CSLL, and PIS and COFINS.

  10. Luiza Lacerda
    6
    Luiza Lacerda
    Demarest Advogados
    Demarest Advogados | Tax: Litigation
    2026 | Band 6 | 4 Years Ranked

    Luiza Ferreira Sampaio de Lacerda represents clients in judicial and administrative proceedings relating to direct and indirect taxation.

  11. 6
    Marcelo Reinecken
    Veirano Advogados
    Veirano Advogados | Tax: Litigation
    2026 | Band 6 | 4 Years Ranked

    Marcelo Reinecken has expertise representing companies before STJ, STF and CARF in disputes involving a range of tax issues, including social contributions and ICMS.

  12. Maria Eugênia Doin Vieira
    6
    Maria Eugênia Doin Vieira
    Machado Meyer
    Machado Meyer | Tax: Litigation
    2026 | Band 6 | 1 Years Ranked

    Maria Eugênia Doin Vieira has cultivated her tax litigation practice to allow her to act on behalf of clients in tax matters such as infraction notices and filing lawsuits to challenge administrative decisions.

  13. Paulo Camargo Tedesco
    6
    Paulo Camargo Tedesco
    Mattos Filho
    Mattos Filho | Tax: Litigation
    2026 | Band 6 | 3 Years Ranked

    Paulo Camargo Tedesco can act on judicial matters involving higher courts and discussions about social contributions, as well as corporate taxes.

  14. 6
    Paulo Honório de Castro Júnior
    Demarest Advogados
    Demarest Advogados | Tax: Litigation
    2026 | Band 6 | 1 Years Ranked

    Paulo Honório de Castro Júnior wields knowledge on tax litigation mandates, which allows him to deal with administrative issues, including defending clients in tax assessments. He also represent clients as amicus curie.

  15. Renata Emery
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    Renata Emery
    TozziniFreire
    TozziniFreire | Tax: Litigation
    2026 | Band 6 | 14 Years Ranked

    Renata Emery co-heads the tax litigation department of the firm and is able to assist clients in both judicial and administrative mandates.

  16. Rodrigo Brunelli Machado
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    Rodrigo Brunelli Machado
    Ulhôa Canto, Rezende e Guerra Advogados
    Ulhôa Canto, Rezende e Guerra Advogados | Tax: Litigation
    2026 | Band 6 | 16 Years Ranked

    Rodrigo Brunelli Machado is a practitioner with experience in tax assessments and infraction notices.

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    Vivian Casanova
    BMA – Barbosa, Müssnich, Aragão
    BMA – Barbosa, Müssnich, Aragão | Tax: Litigation
    2026 | Band 6 | 1 Years Ranked

    Vivian Casanova is a partner of the firm who is often seen advising clients on administrative tax litigation mandates.

  18. Alessandro Mendes Cardoso
    Rolim, Goulart, Cardoso Advogados | Tax: Litigation
    2026 | Band 6
  19. Breno Ladeira Kingma
    Vieira Rezende | Tax: Litigation
    2026 | Band 6
  20. Clarissa Cerqueira Viana Pereira
    Azevedo Sette Advogados | Tax: Litigation
    2026 | Band 6
  21. Daniel Lacasa Maya
    Machado Associados | Tax: Litigation
    2026 | Band 6
  22. Eduardo Botelho Kiralyhegy
    Negreiro, Moreira & Kiralyhegy Advogados | Tax: Litigation
    2026 | Band 6
  23. Gustavo Barroso Taparelli
    Abe Advogados | Tax: Litigation
    2026 | Band 6
  24. Henrique Erbolato
    Santos Neto Advogados | Tax: Litigation
    2026 | Band 6
  25. Julio Salles Costa Janolio
    Vinhas & Redenschi Advogados | Tax: Litigation
    2026 | Band 6
  26. Leonel Pereira Pittzer
    Fux Advogados | Tax: Litigation
    2026 | Band 6
  27. Luca Priolli Salvoni
    Cascione Advogados | Tax: Litigation
    2026 | Band 6
  28. Marcelo Bez Debatin da Silveira
    Lobo de Rizzo Advogados | Tax: Litigation
    2026 | Band 6
  29. Marcos Matsunaga
    FCAM - Ferraz de Camargo e Matsunaga Advogados | Tax: Litigation
    2026 | Band 6
  30. Marcos Tranchesi Ortiz
    Madrona Advogados | Tax: Litigation
    2026 | Band 6
  31. Maucir Fregonesi Jr
    b/luz | Tax: Litigation
    2026 | Band 6
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Up and Coming

  1. Andrea Mascitto
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    Andrea Mascitto
    Pinheiro Neto Advogados
    Pinheiro Neto Advogados | Tax: Litigation
    2026 | Up and Coming | 2 Years Ranked

    Andrea Mascitto is a partner for the firm who has gathered experience to represent clients in administrative matters, as well as in judicial mandates.

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    Breno Consoli
    Martinelli Advogados | Tax: Litigation
    2026 | Up and Coming | 1 Years Ranked

    Breno Consoli is a practitioner who has experience in both judicial and administrative matters discussing taxes such as ICMS, IRPJ and CSLL.

  3. Bruno Rodrigues Teixeira de Lima
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    Bruno Rodrigues Teixeira de Lima
    TozziniFreire
    TozziniFreire | Tax: Litigation
    2026 | Up and Coming | 2 Years Ranked

    Bruno Rodrigues Teixeira de Lima is a lawyer that is experienced in handling matters involving direct and indirect taxes before superior courts.

  4. Marcos Maia
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    Marcos Maia
    Maneira Advogados
    Maneira Advogados | Tax: Litigation
    2026 | Up and Coming | 1 Years Ranked

    Up and Coming Marcos Maia is a practitioner who demonstrates ability in tax disputes challenging collections and infractions.

  5. Paulo de Figueiredo Ferraz Pereira Leite
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    Paulo de Figueiredo Ferraz Pereira Leite
    Stocche Forbes Advogados
    Stocche Forbes Advogados | Tax: Litigation
    2026 | Up and Coming | 1 Years Ranked

    Paulo de Figueiredo Ferraz Pereira Leite is endowed to act on the defence of clients in tax assessment mandates.

  6. Rodrigo Bevilaqua de Miranda Valverde
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    Rodrigo Bevilaqua de Miranda Valverde
    Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados
    Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados | Tax: Litigation
    2026 | Up and Coming | 1 Years Ranked

    Rodrigo Bevilaqua de Miranda Valverde is an up-and-coming partner who is able to act on judicial and administrative tax mandates on behalf of his clients.

  7. Álvaro Lucasechi
    KLA Advogados | Tax: Litigation
    2026 | Up and Coming
  8. Felipe Omori
    KLA Advogados | Tax: Litigation
    2026 | Up and Coming
  9. Gabriel Alves de Oliveira Baccarini
    Cascione Advogados | Tax: Litigation
    2026 | Up and Coming
  10. Gabriel Manica
    Castro Barros Advogados | Tax: Litigation
    2026 | Up and Coming
  11. Maira Cristina Santos Madeira
    Abe Advogados | Tax: Litigation
    2026 | Up and Coming
  12. Marco Túlio Fernandes Ibraim
    Botelho, Spagnol, Carvalho, Ibraim Advogados | Tax: Litigation
    2026 | Up and Coming
  13. Maria Raphaela Dadona Matthiesen
    Mannrich e Vasconcelos Advogados | Tax: Litigation
    2026 | Up and Coming
  14. Rafael Goulart
    Salomão Advogados | Tax: Litigation
    2026 | Up and Coming
  15. Rafael Vega
    Cascione Advogados | Tax: Litigation
    2026 | Up and Coming
  16. Tiago Conde
    Sacha Calmon - Misabel Derzi Consultores e Advogados | Tax: Litigation
    2026 | Up and Coming

Associates to watch

  1. Ariel Möller
    Fux Advogados | Tax: Litigation
    2026 | Associates to watch
  2. Maristela Ferreira de Souza Miglioli
    Ciari Moreira Advogados | Tax: Litigation
    2026 | Associates to watch