Ranking tables

Tax: Non-contentious | Brazil: Transactional

Brazil

Rankings overview for Lawyers

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  1. Celso Costa
    Celso Costa Machado Meyer18 Years Ranked
  2. Gustavo L. Haddad
    Gustavo L. Haddad Lefosse Advogados18 Years Ranked
  3. Luís Eduardo SchoueriLacaz Martins, Pereira Neto, Gurevich & Schoueri Advogados
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  1. Adriana Stamato
    Adriana Stamato Trench Rossi Watanabe6 Years Ranked
  2. André de Souza Carvalho
    André de Souza Carvalho Veirano Advogados18 Years Ranked
  3. André Gomes de Oliveira
    André Gomes de Oliveira Castro Barros Advogados17 Years Ranked
  4. Antonio Amendola
    Antonio Amendola Dias Carneiro Advogados18 Years Ranked
  5. Breno Ferreira Martins Vasconcelos
    Breno Ferreira Martins Vasconcelos Mannrich e Vasconcelos Advogados5 Years Ranked
  6. Carlos Eduardo Marino Orsolon
    Carlos Eduardo Marino Orsolon Demarest Advogados5 Years Ranked
  7. Christiano Chagas Monteiro De Melo
    Christiano Chagas Monteiro De Melo Demarest Advogados13 Years Ranked
  8. Diego Miguita
    Diego Miguita Tauil & Chequer Advogados in association with Mayer Brown6 Years Ranked
  9. Diogo Figueiredo
    Diogo Figueiredo Schneider Pugliese4 Years Ranked
  10. Douglas Mota
    Douglas Mota Demarest Advogados10 Years Ranked
  11. Fabiana Carsoni Alves Fernandes da Silva
    Fabiana Carsoni Alves Fernandes da Silva Mariz de Oliveira e Siqueira Campos Advogados4 Years Ranked
  12. Fernanda Sá Freire Figlioulo
    Fernanda Sá Freire Figlioulo Machado Meyer3 Years Ranked
  13. Flavio Mifano
    Flavio Mifano Mattos Filho5 Years Ranked
  14. Flávio Veitzman
    Flávio Veitzman Pinheiro Neto Advogados5 Years Ranked
  15. Guido Vinci
    Guido Vinci Tauil & Chequer Advogados in association with Mayer Brown18 Years Ranked
  16. Hermano Notaroberto Barbosa
    Hermano Notaroberto Barbosa BMA – Barbosa, Müssnich, Aragão6 Years Ranked
  17. Ian Muniz
    Ian Muniz Veirano Advogados18 Years Ranked
  18. Jerry Levers de Abreu
    Jerry Levers de Abreu Demarest Advogados4 Years Ranked
  19. Luciana Aguiar
    Luciana Aguiar ALMA Law2 Years Ranked
  20. Maurício Barros
    Maurício Barros Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados5 Years Ranked
  21. Paulo César Ruzisca Vaz
    Paulo César Ruzisca Vaz VBSO Advogados18 Years Ranked
  22. Rafael Macedo Malheiro
    Rafael Macedo Malheiro Madrona Advogados11 Years Ranked
  23. Thais de Barros Meira
    Thais de Barros Meira BMA – Barbosa, Müssnich, Aragão4 Years Ranked
  24. Valter de Souza Lobato
    Valter de Souza Lobato Sacha Calmon - Misabel Derzi Consultores e Advogados14 Years Ranked

All Lawyers profiles

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Senior Statespeople

  1. Carlos Alberto Ulhôa Canto
    S
    Carlos Alberto Ulhôa Canto
    Ulhôa Canto, Rezende e Guerra Advogados
    Ulhôa Canto, Rezende e Guerra Advogados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2025 | Senior Statespeople | 18 Years Ranked

    Carlos Alberto Ulhôa Canto has cultivated a tax practice that has earned him a well-regarded name in the area for his work advising clients on mandates such as corporate reorganisations and transactional issues, including M&A.

E

Eminent Practitioners

  1. Simone Dias Musa
    E
    Simone Dias Musa
    Trench Rossi Watanabe
    Trench Rossi Watanabe | Tax: Non-contentious
    2025 | Eminent Practitioners | 18 Years Ranked

    Simone Dias Musa has cultivated a tax practice that sees her advising clients on complex mandates, including handling the tax implications of M&A transactions. She is also able to advise on corporate reorganisations and transfer pricing issues.

Star Individuals

  1. Ricardo Mariz de Oliveira
    Ricardo Mariz de Oliveira
    Mariz de Oliveira e Siqueira Campos Advogados
    Mariz de Oliveira e Siqueira Campos Advogados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2025 | Star Individuals | 18 Years Ranked

    Ricardo Mariz de Oliveira has cultivated a highly respected tax practice. His expertise is sought after by important clients to obtain tax legal opinions regarding complex issues.

1

Band 1

  1. Celso Costa
    1
    Celso Costa
    Machado Meyer
    Machado Meyer | Tax: Non-contentious
    2025 | Band 1 | 18 Years Ranked

    Celso Costa is a storied and renowned lawyer in the non-contentious tax arena. He has amassed important experience advising clients on a number of tax issues concerning M&A, corporate restructuring and transfer pricing.

  2. Gustavo L. Haddad
    1
    Gustavo L. Haddad
    Lefosse Advogados
    Lefosse Advogados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2025 | Band 1 | 18 Years Ranked

    Gustavo L. Haddad has strong capabilities in assisting clients with the tax implications of important transactions, including M&A and IPOs. He also deals with tax consultancy, acting on matters such as corporate reorganisations.

  3. Luís Eduardo Schoueri
    Lacaz Martins, Pereira Neto, Gurevich & Schoueri Advogados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2025 | Band 1
2

Band 2

  1. Ana Cláudia Utumi
    2
    Ana Cláudia Utumi
    Utumi Advogados
    Utumi Advogados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2025 | Band 2 | 18 Years Ranked

    Ana Cláudia Utumi commands the tax expertise to handle transactional matters, such as M&A and finance deals. She can also assist with international taxation as well as different corporate taxation regimes. She further offers wealth management skills.

  2. Andrea Bazzo Lauletta
    2
    Andrea Bazzo Lauletta
    Mattos Filho
    Mattos Filho | Tax: Non-contentious
    2025 | Band 2 | 18 Years Ranked
    Andrea Bazzo Lauletta is a commended partner of the firm who often deals with tax matters related to transactions, including M&A deals.
  3. Bruno Fajersztajn
    2
    Bruno Fajersztajn
    Mariz de Oliveira e Siqueira Campos Advogados
    Mariz de Oliveira e Siqueira Campos Advogados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2025 | Band 2 | 11 Years Ranked

    Bruno Fajersztajn is a partner known for his direct tax knowledge as well as his work in international taxation. He also advises on transactional matters and can handle indirect tax issues.

  4. Elidie Palma Bifano
    2
    Elidie Palma Bifano
    Mariz de Oliveira e Siqueira Campos Advogados
    Mariz de Oliveira e Siqueira Campos Advogados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2025 | Band 2 | 11 Years Ranked

    Elidie Palma Bifano has secured a respected name in the non-contentious tax arena due to her long-standing and solid experience. She is able to act on matters concerning the tax impact of new business models and corporate reorganisations.

  5. Fernando Tonanni
    2
    Fernando Tonanni
    Machado Meyer
    Machado Meyer | Tax: Non-contentious
    2025 | Band 2 | 16 Years Ranked
    Fernando Tonanni is a partner who has several years of sustained tax practice, which includes issues involving corporate transactions, tax efficiency and international tax assistance.
  6. Gustavo Brigagão
    2
    Gustavo Brigagão
    Brigagão, Duque Estrada - Advogados
    Brigagão, Duque Estrada - Advogados | Head of Tax: Non-contentious
    2025 | Band 2 | 18 Years Ranked

    Gustavo Brigagão is an experienced practitioner who is able to advise clients on tax consultancy issues, including indirect taxes. He is familiar with international clients from the energy, technology and telecommunications industries.

  7. Luciana Rosanova Galhardo
    2
    Luciana Rosanova Galhardo
    Pinheiro Neto Advogados
    Pinheiro Neto Advogados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2025 | Band 2 | 18 Years Ranked

    Luciana Rosanova Galhardo is a partner who has earned a good reputation in tax practice because of her work assisting clients with corporate tax issues, including cost-sharing agreements.

  8. Raquel Novais
    2
    Raquel Novais
    Machado Meyer
    Machado Meyer | Tax: Non-contentious
    2025 | Band 2 | 18 Years Ranked

    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.

  9. Renato Coelho
    2
    Renato Coelho
    Stocche Forbes Advogados
    Stocche Forbes Advogados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2025 | Band 2 | 10 Years Ranked

    Renato Coelho has carved out a good name due to his tax work on transactions such as M&A. He also deals with cross-border corporate reorganisations.

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Band 3

  1. Alexandre Siciliano Borges
    3
    Alexandre Siciliano Borges
    Lobo de Rizzo Advogados
    Lobo de Rizzo Advogados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2025 | Band 3 | 17 Years Ranked

    Alexandre Siciliano Borges maintains his tax practice participating in matters concerning international taxation, including transfer pricing topics.

  2. Clarissa Giannetti Machado
    3
    Clarissa Giannetti Machado
    Trench Rossi Watanabe
    Trench Rossi Watanabe | Tax: Non-contentious
    2025 | Band 3 | 17 Years Ranked

    Clarissa Giannetti Machado is a partner who has gathered experience assisting clients with tax issues related to corporate mandates, including M&A and restructurings.

  3. Giancarlo Chamma Matarazzo
    3
    Giancarlo Chamma Matarazzo
    Pinheiro Neto Advogados
    Pinheiro Neto Advogados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2025 | Band 3 | 18 Years Ranked

    Giancarlo Chamma Matarazzo's tax practice allows him to act on cross-border mandates, such as corporate reorganisations, transfer pricing and double transaction tax, among others.

  4. Henrique Lopes
    3
    Henrique Lopes
    KLA Advogados
    KLA Advogados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2025 | Band 3 | 18 Years Ranked

    Henrique Lopes is often active on tax mandates involving corporate issues, including acquisitions and reorganisations. He also deals with international tax issues as well as tax compliance matters.

  5. João Francisco Bianco
    3
    João Francisco Bianco
    Mariz de Oliveira e Siqueira Campos Advogados
    Mariz de Oliveira e Siqueira Campos Advogados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2025 | Band 3 | 15 Years Ranked

    João Francisco Bianco possesses a longstanding tax practice and has gained the expertise to act on matters including international taxation. He also offers tax litigation experience.

  6. José Otavio Faloppa
    3
    José Otavio Faloppa
    BMA – Barbosa, Müssnich, Aragão
    BMA – Barbosa, Müssnich, Aragão | Tax: Non-contentious
    2025 | Band 3 | 14 Years Ranked

    José Otavio Faloppa's practice sees him advise clients on the fiscal consequences of transactions, including M&A and corporate reorganisations.

  7. 3
    Júlio Oliveira
    Machado Associados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2025 | Band 3 | 15 Years Ranked

    Júlio Oliveira has a long-standing track record of acting on tax mandates, including those dealing with indirect taxes such as ICMS and ISS.

  8. 3
    Lavinia Moraes de Almeida Nogueira Junqueira
    J Legal Team - Junqueira Ie Advogados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2025 | Band 3 | 10 Years Ranked

    Lavinia Moraes de Almeida Nogueira Junqueira is a practitioner who is well equipped to advise clients on the tax aspects of transactional mandates. Due to her tenure as in-house at a banking giant, she's particularly savvy about M&A and financial deals, which makes her a go-to lawyer of financial clients, such as banks and investment funds.

  9. Luiz Felipe Centeno Ferraz
    3
    Luiz Felipe Centeno Ferraz
    Mattos Filho
    Mattos Filho | Tax: Non-contentious
    2025 | Band 3 | 18 Years Ranked

    Luiz Felipe Centeno Ferraz displays knowledge on tax structure mandates related to corporate issues, including reorganisations and joint ventures. He also deals with transfer pricing.

  10. Luiz Roberto Peroba Barbosa
    3
    Luiz Roberto Peroba Barbosa
    Pinheiro Neto Advogados
    Pinheiro Neto Advogados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2025 | Band 3 | 18 Years Ranked

    Luiz Roberto Peroba Barbosa advises clients on tax efficiency issues regarding transactions, including M&A. He also advises on the tax aspects of setting up different business models in Brazil.

  11. Marco Antonio Moreira Monteiro
    3
    Marco Antonio Moreira Monteiro
    Veirano Advogados
    Veirano Advogados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2025 | Band 3 | 9 Years Ranked

    Marco Antonio Moreira Monteiro is active in the tax practice arena providing advice on fiscal matters related to corporate issues, including reorganisations and M&A.

  12. Paulo César Teixeira Duarte Filho
    3
    Paulo César Teixeira Duarte Filho
    Stocche Forbes Advogados
    Stocche Forbes Advogados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2025 | Band 3 | 13 Years Ranked

    Paulo César Teixeira Duarte Filho is a practitioner with a focus on indirect taxes, including ICMS, IPO and PIS/COFINS. He is able to deal with corporate restructuring and transactions.

  13. Ramon Tomazela Santos
    3
    Ramon Tomazela Santos
    Mariz de Oliveira e Siqueira Campos Advogados
    Mariz de Oliveira e Siqueira Campos Advogados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2025 | Band 3 | 6 Years Ranked
    Ramon Tomazela Santos is a partner who is acquainted with matters such as corporate and international taxation, including transfer pricing issues.
  14. Renata Emery
    3
    Renata Emery
    TozziniFreire
    TozziniFreire | Head of Tax: Non-contentious
    2025 | Band 3 | 18 Years Ranked

    Renata Emery wields expertise in tax planning matters, including topics such as cost-sharing agreements and corporate reorganisations.

  15. Ricardo F. Bolan
    3
    Ricardo F. Bolan
    Lefosse Advogados
    Lefosse Advogados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2025 | Band 3 | 18 Years Ranked

    Ricardo Bolan is able to assist clients with tax mandates, including corporate reorganisations and the review of tax aspects of important transactions.

  16. Roberto Barrieu
    3
    Roberto Barrieu
    Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados
    Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados | Head of Tax: Non-contentious
    2025 | Band 3 | 18 Years Ranked

    Roberto Barrieu holds experience in tax matters related to transactions such as M&A. He also provides assistance regarding tax regimes and benefits involving, for instance, ICMS and PIS/COFINS.

  17. Roberto Duque Estrada
    3
    Roberto Duque Estrada
    Brigagão, Duque Estrada - Advogados
    Brigagão, Duque Estrada - Advogados | Head of Tax: Non-contentious
    2025 | Band 3 | 18 Years Ranked

    Roberto Duque Estrada is able to advise clients on non-contentious tax issues, such as income tax and transfer pricing matters.

  18. Rodrigo Brunelli Machado
    3
    Rodrigo Brunelli Machado
    Ulhôa Canto, Rezende e Guerra Advogados
    Ulhôa Canto, Rezende e Guerra Advogados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2025 | Band 3 | 16 Years Ranked

    Rodrigo Brunelli Machado has skills in dealing with the fiscal ramifications of corporate mandates, including M&A, IPOs and reorganisations.

  19. Victor Polizelli
    3
    Victor Polizelli
    KLA Advogados
    KLA Advogados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2025 | Band 3 | 15 Years Ranked
    Victor Polizelli is a lawyer who has gathered knowledge advising clients on a number of tax matters, such as international taxation and transfer pricing.
  20. Ricardo Lacaz Martins
    Lacaz Martins, Pereira Neto, Gurevich & Schoueri Advogados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2025 | Band 3
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Band 4

  1. Adriana Stamato
    4
    Adriana Stamato
    Trench Rossi Watanabe
    Trench Rossi Watanabe | Tax: Non-contentious
    2025 | Band 4 | 6 Years Ranked

    Adriana Stamato has developed a tax practice that is familiar with indirect taxation, which allows her to act on corporate issues such as reorganisations or setting up new business models.

  2. André de Souza Carvalho
    4
    André de Souza Carvalho
    Veirano Advogados
    Veirano Advogados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2025 | Band 4 | 18 Years Ranked

    André de Souza Carvalho often leverages his tax knowledge on mandates such as international taxation, tax planning and corporate reorganisations.

  3. André Gomes de Oliveira
    4
    André Gomes de Oliveira
    Castro Barros Advogados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2025 | Band 4 | 17 Years Ranked

    André Gomes de Oliveira maintains his tax practice handling matters related to corporate reorganisations, transfer pricing and cost-sharing agreements, among others. He advises on direct and indirect taxes.

  4. Antonio Amendola
    4
    Antonio Amendola
    Dias Carneiro Advogados
    Dias Carneiro Advogados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2025 | Band 4 | 18 Years Ranked

    Antonio Amendola fields knowledge of the tax implications of transactions, including fiscal efficiency issues. He also advises on concession agreements.

  5. Breno Ferreira Martins Vasconcelos
    4
    Breno Ferreira Martins Vasconcelos
    Mannrich e Vasconcelos Advogados
    Mannrich e Vasconcelos Advogados | Head of Tax: Non-contentious
    2025 | Band 4 | 5 Years Ranked

    Breno Ferreira Martins Vasconcelos is a co-head of the tax department in his firm and is a practitioner whose work has allowed him to gather experience particularly on social security mandates. He also offers tax litigation skills.

  6. Carlos Eduardo Marino Orsolon
    4
    Carlos Eduardo Marino Orsolon
    Demarest Advogados
    Demarest Advogados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2025 | Band 4 | 5 Years Ranked

    Carlos Eduardo Marino Orsolon has fostered his tax knowledge to be able to assist clients with transactional issues, including cross-border M&A. He can also act on tax restructuring issues and is acquainted with both direct and indirect tax regimes, including PIS/COFINS and IRPJ.

  7. Christiano Chagas Monteiro De Melo
    4
    Christiano Chagas Monteiro De Melo
    Demarest Advogados
    Demarest Advogados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2025 | Band 4 | 13 Years Ranked
    Christiano Chagas Monteiro De Melo is a partner who shows experience in transactional tax mandates, including those related to M&A. He also possesses knowledge of international taxation. He is familiar with representing clients from the banking and finance sector.
  8. Diego Miguita
    4
    Diego Miguita
    Tauil & Chequer Advogados in association with Mayer Brown
    Tauil & Chequer Advogados in association with Mayer Brown | Tax: Non-contentious
    2025 | Band 4 | 6 Years Ranked

    Diego Miguita is a partner who draws upon his knowledge of tax affairs to advise clients on indirect taxes such as PIS/COFINS and ICMS. He also deals with tax elements of transactional issues.

  9. Diogo Figueiredo
    4
    Diogo Figueiredo
    Schneider Pugliese
    Schneider Pugliese | Tax: Non-contentious
    2025 | Band 4 | 4 Years Ranked

    Diogo Figueiredo is a co-head of the tax department in his firm. He shows skills in advising clients on tax mandates involving corporate reorganisation and international taxation, including transfer pricing.

  10. Douglas Mota
    4
    Douglas Mota
    Demarest Advogados
    Demarest Advogados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2025 | Band 4 | 10 Years Ranked

    Douglas Mota offers advice to clients on mandates relating to indirect taxes, including tax regimes such as ICMS. He is also able to act on the tax-related elements of M&A deals. He additionally offers tax litigation expertise.

  11. Fabiana Carsoni Alves Fernandes da Silva
    4
    Fabiana Carsoni Alves Fernandes da Silva
    Mariz de Oliveira e Siqueira Campos Advogados
    Mariz de Oliveira e Siqueira Campos Advogados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2025 | Band 4 | 4 Years Ranked

    Fabiana Carsoni Alves Fernandes da Silva is known for her work regarding tax planning in corporate reorganisations, tax implications on carbon credits and transfer pricing adjustments.

  12. Fernanda Sá Freire Figlioulo
    4
    Fernanda Sá Freire Figlioulo
    Machado Meyer
    Machado Meyer | Tax: Non-contentious
    2025 | Band 4 | 3 Years Ranked

    Fernanda Sá Freire Figlioulo is a solid practitioner handling tax structuring.

  13. Flavio Mifano
    4
    Flavio Mifano
    Mattos Filho
    Mattos Filho | Tax: Non-contentious
    2025 | Band 4 | 5 Years Ranked
    Flavio Mifano is a partner endowed with the required skills to act on tax planning matters, including transactional mandates and corporate affairs.
  14. Flávio Veitzman
    4
    Flávio Veitzman
    Pinheiro Neto Advogados
    Pinheiro Neto Advogados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2025 | Band 4 | 5 Years Ranked

    Flávio Veitzman is recognised in the market due to his work on tax mandates related to transactions, such as M&A. He also deals with corporate reorganisations.

  15. Guido Vinci
    4
    Guido Vinci
    Tauil & Chequer Advogados in association with Mayer Brown
    Tauil & Chequer Advogados in association with Mayer Brown | Tax: Non-contentious
    2025 | Band 4 | 18 Years Ranked

    Guido Vinci is a practitioner who tackles corporate tax matters on behalf of clients. He is able to assist with the tax elements of M&A and finance transactions.

  16. Hermano Notaroberto Barbosa
    4
    Hermano Notaroberto Barbosa
    BMA – Barbosa, Müssnich, Aragão
    BMA – Barbosa, Müssnich, Aragão | Tax: Non-contentious
    2025 | Band 4 | 6 Years Ranked

    Hermano Notaroberto Barbosa is a partner who is instructed by clients to provide assistance with transactional matters as well as corporate ones. He can handle the fiscal implications of M&A and corporate reorganisations.

  17. Ian Muniz
    4
    Ian Muniz
    Veirano Advogados
    Veirano Advogados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2025 | Band 4 | 18 Years Ranked

    Ian Muniz has amassed tax experience in assisting clients with consultancy issues, including tax planning. He also provides advice on the tax aspects of transactions, such as M&A and acts on corporate reorganisations.

  18. Jerry Levers de Abreu
    4
    Jerry Levers de Abreu
    Demarest Advogados
    Demarest Advogados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2025 | Band 4 | 4 Years Ranked

    Jerry Levers de Abreu is known for his ability to handle the tax implications of corporate reorganisations and M&A transactions.

  19. Luciana Aguiar
    4
    Luciana Aguiar
    ALMA Law
    ALMA Law | Tax: Non-contentious
    2025 | Band 4 | 2 Years Ranked

    Luciana Aguiar is frequently retained by clients to assist with tax implications on M&A, tax credits and legal opinions on PIS/COFINS.

  20. Maurício Barros
    4
    Maurício Barros
    Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados
    Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2025 | Band 4 | 5 Years Ranked

    Maurício Barros is a partner who is often seen advising clients on matters regarding indirect taxes, including ICMS and PIS/COFINS. He is also able to act on cross-border transactional matters, including those involving acquisitions.

  21. Paulo César Ruzisca Vaz
    4
    Paulo César Ruzisca Vaz
    VBSO Advogados
    VBSO Advogados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2025 | Band 4 | 18 Years Ranked

    Paulo César Ruzisca Vaz is occupied with matters concerning the analysis of the tax consequences of financial reorganisations. He also has experience dealing with social security contributions.

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    Agriculture and Agribusiness|Business and Professional Services|Energy and Utilities|Financial Services|Industrials, Engineering and Manufacturing
  22. Rafael Macedo Malheiro
    4
    Rafael Macedo Malheiro
    Madrona Advogados
    Madrona Advogados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2025 | Band 4 | 11 Years Ranked

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

  23. Thais de Barros Meira
    4
    Thais de Barros Meira
    BMA – Barbosa, Müssnich, Aragão
    BMA – Barbosa, Müssnich, Aragão | Tax: Non-contentious
    2025 | Band 4 | 4 Years Ranked

    Thais de Barros Meira has a tax practice focused on transactional mandates, including M&A and financing deals. She also acts on corporate reorganisations.

  24. Valter de Souza Lobato
    4
    Valter de Souza Lobato
    Sacha Calmon - Misabel Derzi Consultores e Advogados
    Sacha Calmon - Misabel Derzi Consultores e Advogados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2025 | Band 4 | 14 Years Ranked

    Valter de Souza Lobato is often seen assisting clients with corporate taxation, including matters related to income tax and social security contributions. He also acts on transactions, handling the tax aspects of deals.

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Band 5

  1. André Mendes Moreira
    5
    André Mendes Moreira
    Sacha Calmon - Misabel Derzi Consultores e Advogados
    Sacha Calmon - Misabel Derzi Consultores e Advogados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2025 | Band 5 | 15 Years Ranked

    André Mendes Moreira is well equipped to advise clients on income taxation, including matters related to tax credits and deductions.

  2. Antonio Carlos Guidoni Filho
    5
    Antonio Carlos Guidoni Filho
    Vella Pugliese Buosi e Guidoni Advogados
    Vella Pugliese Buosi e Guidoni Advogados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2025 | Band 5 | 16 Years Ranked

    Antonio Carlos Guidoni Filho is head of the tax department. His longstanding practice enables him to tackle tax planning mandates, including those concerning cross-border mandates. He can also handle the tax implications of corporate transactions.

  3. Bruno Aguiar
    5
    Bruno Aguiar
    Rayes e Fagundes | Head of Tax: Non-contentious
    2025 | Band 5 | 4 Years Ranked

    Bruno Aguiar is a co-head of the department and wields knowledge about both direct and indirect taxes. He is seen acting on transactional issues as well as providing tax consultancy advice.

  4. Camila Galvão
    5
    Camila Galvão
    Machado Meyer
    Machado Meyer | Tax: Non-contentious
    2025 | Band 5 | 5 Years Ranked

    Camila Galvão is a lawyer who frequently advises clients on structuring fiscal models for new businesses as well as on regulatory tax issues. She's normally retained by clients in the O&G, technology and energy sectors.

  5. Gilberto Ayres Moreira
    5
    Gilberto Ayres Moreira
    Ayres Westin Advogados
    Ayres Westin Advogados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2025 | Band 5 | 10 Years Ranked
  6. João Agripino Maia
    5
    João Agripino Maia
    TAGD Advogados
    TAGD Advogados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2025 | Band 5 | 15 Years Ranked

    João Agripino Maia offers experience in corporate tax matters, including M&A and the restructuring of business models. He also advises on the tax aspects of finance deals. He is particularly sought-after to represent O&G clients.

  7. João Paulo Cavinatto
    5
    João Paulo Cavinatto
    Lefosse Advogados
    Lefosse Advogados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2025 | Band 5 | 4 Years Ranked

    João Paulo Cavinatto is a partner who is often active in providing advice to clients on indirect taxes as well as on customs mandates.

  8. 5
    Luca Priolli Salvoni
    Cascione Advogados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2025 | Band 5 | 3 Years Ranked

    Partner Luca Priolli Salvoni gathers positive market recognition for his activity on non-contentious tax matters, including transfer pricing and tax impacts of bankruptcy.

  9. Luis Henrique Conceição Costa
    5
    Luis Henrique Conceição Costa
    BMA – Barbosa, Müssnich, Aragão
    BMA – Barbosa, Müssnich, Aragão | Tax: Non-contentious
    2025 | Band 5 | 4 Years Ranked

    Luis Henrique Conceição Costa benefits from his tax experience to advise clients on corporate fiscal issues as well as transactional operations. He can act on M&A, corporate reorganisations and international taxation.

  10. 5
    Luiz Gustavo Bichara
    Bichara Advogados
    Bichara Advogados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2025 | Band 5 | 2 Years Ranked

    Luiz Gustavo Bichara is a practitioner assisting clients with M&A tax implications, negotiation of tax liabilities and legal opinions on new forms of taxation.

  11. Marcos Tranchesi Ortiz
    5
    Marcos Tranchesi Ortiz
    Madrona Advogados
    Madrona Advogados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2025 | Band 5 | 3 Years Ranked

    Marcos Tranchesi Ortiz receives market attention for his experience and solid track record in the tax advisory field, as well as for his adept handling of tax restructuring and planning.

  12. Maria Fernanda Furtado Fernandes
    5
    Maria Fernanda Furtado Fernandes
    Trench Rossi Watanabe
    Trench Rossi Watanabe | Tax: Non-contentious
    2025 | Band 5 | 10 Years Ranked

    Maria Fernanda Furtado Fernandes is a seasoned partner on tax matters related to stake acquisition, transfer pricing and tax planning. Her work is particularly cherished by O&G and energy companies, which regularly retain her.

  13. Rafael de Moraes Amorim
    5
    Rafael de Moraes Amorim
    Vieira Rezende
    Vieira Rezende | Tax: Non-contentious
    2025 | Band 5 | 9 Years Ranked

    Rafael de Moraes Amorim is a tax lawyer who has cultivated a practice of advising clients on fiscal issues concerning transactions such as M&A. He's also able to work on tax compliance and has additional understanding of accounting matters.

  14. Renata Correia Cubas
    5
    Renata Correia Cubas
    Mattos Filho
    Mattos Filho | Tax: Non-contentious
    2025 | Band 5 | 10 Years Ranked

    Renata Correia Cubas is a lawyer skilled at representing clients before the Brazilian Congress to address the impacts of tax reform in the electricity power sector as well as tax structuring and tax risk mitigation.

  15. Rodrigo Maito da Silveira
    5
    Rodrigo Maito da Silveira
    Dias Carneiro Advogados
    Dias Carneiro Advogados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2025 | Band 5 | 13 Years Ranked

    Rodrigo Maito da Silveira is a practitioner highly experienced in dealing with mandates such as international taxation and indirect taxes.

  16. Ronaldo Rayes
    5
    Ronaldo Rayes
    Rayes e Fagundes | Tax: Non-contentious
    2025 | Band 5 | 3 Years Ranked

    Ronaldo Rayes has a solid track record of providing tax advice to clients regarding tax planning, tax audits and tax compensation programmes.

  17. Thais Veiga Shingai
    5
    Thais Veiga Shingai
    Mannrich e Vasconcelos Advogados
    Mannrich e Vasconcelos Advogados | Head of Tax: Non-contentious
    2025 | Band 5 | 4 Years Ranked

    Thais Veiga Shingai is a tax lawyer with a sizeable experience in corporate fiscal matters, including providing advice on income taxes and the tax ramifications of establishing new businesses.

    Key sectors
    Financial Services|Health and Life Sciences|Industrials, Engineering and Manufacturing|Retail and Consumer
  18. Claudia Liguori Affonso Maluf
    CBLM Advogados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2025 | Band 5
  19. Eduardo Santos Arruda Madeira
    Lacaz Martins, Pereira Neto, Gurevich & Schoueri Advogados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2025 | Band 5
  20. Pedro Guilherme Accorsi Lunardelli
    Advocacia Lunardelli | Tax: Non-contentious
    2025 | Band 5
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Band 6

  1. Angélica Santos
    6
    Angélica Santos
    CGM Advogados
    CGM Advogados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2025 | Band 6 | 1 Years Ranked

    Angélica Santos is a well-reputed lawyer with a steady activity assisting clients of sectors such as pharma, automotive and technology, pharmaceuticals and automotive, with a range of tax issues. She's experienced on matters related to fiscal implications of corporate reorganisations, boasting particular skill in handling indirect taxes such as PIS/COFINS, IPI and ICMS.

  2. Breno Sarpi
    6
    Breno Sarpi
    Lefosse Advogados
    Lefosse Advogados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2025 | Band 6 | 4 Years Ranked

    Breno Sarpi is a lawyer whose work in transactional tax structuring garnered him consistent praise from the market. His area of expertise made him commonly retained by big players of a multitude of sectors, including technology and real estate.

  3. Bruna Marrara
    6
    Bruna Marrara
    Machado Meyer
    Machado Meyer | Tax: Non-contentious
    2025 | Band 6 | 3 Years Ranked

    Bruna Marrara has a tax consultancy practice that allows her to advise on tax planning and the tax aspects of M&A transactions.

  4. Bruno Habib Negreiros Barbosa
    6
    Bruno Habib Negreiros Barbosa
    Veirano Advogados
    Veirano Advogados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2025 | Band 6 | 4 Years Ranked

    Bruno Habib Negreiros Barbosa is commonly seen advising clients on corporate tax mandates, including the taxation of the digital economy, as well as transactional issues, such as M&A.

  5. Fernando Moura
    6
    Fernando Moura
    Sacha Calmon - Misabel Derzi Consultores e Advogados
    Sacha Calmon - Misabel Derzi Consultores e Advogados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2025 | Band 6 | 4 Years Ranked

    Fernando Moura is a lawyer who focuses his practice on dealing with direct taxation matters. He is also able to act on international tax issues.

  6. Flávia Cavalcanti
    6
    Flávia Cavalcanti
    Tauil & Chequer Advogados in association with Mayer Brown
    Tauil & Chequer Advogados in association with Mayer Brown | Tax: Non-contentious
    2025 | Band 6 | 1 Years Ranked

    Flávia Cavalcanti is an established practitioner who has a storied track record of working on high-profile transactional tax structuring matters, including cross-border ones - an activity that earned her extensive praise from market commentators.

  7. Flavio Yoshida
    6
    Flavio Yoshida
    Rayes e Fagundes | Tax: Non-contentious
    2025 | Band 6 | 4 Years Ranked

    Flavio Yoshida is an active practitioner dealing with tax planning mandates. He is particularly versed in indirect tax issues and the pharmaceutical industry.

  8. Giacomo Paro
    6
    Giacomo Paro
    Souto Correa Advogados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2025 | Band 6 | 1 Years Ranked

    Giacomo Paro is tax lawyer whose varied body of work, deeply attuned to the most current tax discussions in Brazil, made him a market favourite. His ability to handle everything, from transactional tax analyses and structuring rubbing shoulders to tax reform and transfer pricing advisory, converted many notable technology and infrastructure players into his clients.

    Key sectors
    Energy and Utilities|Technology, Media and Telecoms (TMT)
  9. Luciana Nobrega
    6
    Luciana Nobrega
    Trench Rossi Watanabe
    Trench Rossi Watanabe | Tax: Non-contentious
    2025 | Band 6 | 1 Years Ranked

    Luciana Nobrega is a tax lawyer whose sturdy and copious transfer pricing work made her recognised by the market as an expert on that subject. Her expertise has made her a popular choice for companies in the power and automotive sector.

  10. 6
    Luís Flávio Neto
    KLA Advogados
    KLA Advogados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2025 | Band 6 | 1 Years Ranked

    Luís Flávio Neto is a lawyer who garnered a notable market presence and reputation on the strength of his transfer pricing work. His tenure as a CARF judge and as the director of the Brazilian Tax Law Institute gives him an enviable institutional cred, something that pundits vocally celebrate and brings aviation and O&G giants into his client roster.

  11. Marcos Matsunaga
    6
    Marcos Matsunaga
    FCAM - Ferraz de Camargo e Matsunaga Advogados
    FCAM - Ferraz de Camargo e Matsunaga Advogados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2025 | Band 6 | 2 Years Ranked

    Marcos Matsunaga is an experienced tax lawyer who developed a solid career on the strength of his ICMS-related work. His M&A-adjacent advisory, tax risk assessments and special tax regime analyses garnered him a notable clientele across many sectors, particularly the automotive one.

  12. Maria Carolina Bachur
    6
    Maria Carolina Bachur
    Lobo de Rizzo Advogados
    Lobo de Rizzo Advogados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2025 | Band 6 | 2 Years Ranked

    Maria Carolina Bachur is a practitioner who is skilled at handling tax matters concerning transfer pricing and corporate restructuring.

  13. Mariana Miranda Lima
    6
    Mariana Miranda Lima
    Lobo de Rizzo Advogados
    Lobo de Rizzo Advogados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2025 | Band 6 | 4 Years Ranked

    Mariana Miranda Lima is a practitioner skilled at handling mandates related to tax efficiency in transactions. She also advises clients on corporate reorganisations and international taxation.

  14. 6
    Murillo Allevato
    Bichara Advogados
    Bichara Advogados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2025 | Band 6 | 4 Years Ranked

    Murillo Allevato is well-equipped to tackle corporate fiscal matters, including M&A and income taxation. He also advises clients on social security contributions.

  15. Paulo Arthur Cavalvante Koury
    6
    Paulo Arthur Cavalvante Koury
    Aires Barreto Advogados Associados
    Aires Barreto Advogados Associados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2025 | Band 6 | 4 Years Ranked

    Paulo Arthur Cavalvante Koury is a tax practitioner who offers experience in matters concerning corporate taxes. He is also active on transactional mandates, where he handles the tax ramifications of such issues.

  16. Rafael Garcia Rodrigues dos Santos
    6
    Rafael Garcia Rodrigues dos Santos
    Souto Correa Advogados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2025 | Band 6 | 4 Years Ranked

    Rafael Garcia Rodrigues dos Santos has wide knowledge of the tax ramifications of M&A and corporate reorganisation matters. He is also well-equipped to assist with tax credits.

  17. Renata Ribeiro Kingston
    6
    Renata Ribeiro Kingston
    Mello Torres | Tax: Non-contentious
    2025 | Band 6 | 2 Years Ranked

    Renata Ribeiro Kingston is a practitioner who shows considerable skills in mandates related to tax implications on investments and tax due diligence.

  18. Ricardo Maitto Silveira
    6
    Ricardo Maitto Silveira
    TozziniFreire
    TozziniFreire | Tax: Non-contentious
    2025 | Band 6 | 2 Years Ranked

    Ricardo Maitto Silveira's adept handling of tax implications on cross-border M&A matters, tax planning and succession garnered him a sizeable reputation in the market.

  19. Thiago Medaglia
    6
    Thiago Medaglia
    TozziniFreire
    TozziniFreire | Tax: Non-contentious
    2025 | Band 6 | 4 Years Ranked

    Thiago Medaglia is often involved in mandates requiring knowledge of the fiscal aspects of M&A transactions, as well as familiarity with tax planning strategies for the setting up of new businesses.

  20. Carlos Eduardo Navarro
    Galvão Villani, Navarro, Zangiácomo e Bardella Advogados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2025 | Band 6
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Up and Coming

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    Alexandre Gleria
    asbz | Tax: Non-contentious
    2025 | Up and Coming | 3 Years Ranked

    Alexandre Gleria is recognised by clients for his track record in tax advisory matters, with a good offering in transfer pricing and tax restructuring.

  2. Andreza Ribeiro
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    Andreza Ribeiro
    Stocche Forbes Advogados
    Stocche Forbes Advogados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2025 | Up and Coming | 1 Years Ranked

    Andreza Ribeiro is a lawyer well-regarded by the market for her skill at handling tax advisory and structuring matters for big companies. She's particularly loved by banking and infrastructure players, many of which regularly use her services.

  3. Daniel Serra Lima
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    Daniel Serra Lima
    Maneira Advogados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2025 | Up and Coming | 2 Years Ranked

    Daniel Serra Lima is a respect tax practitioner who garnered a solid name handling matters of sensitive and complex nature for big companies, including those related to international legislation. Notable players in the telecom and sanitation sectors routinely hire his services.

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    Danilo Leal
    asbz | Tax: Non-contentious
    2025 | Up and Coming | 3 Years Ranked

    Danilo Leal has wide experience in the tax advisory practice area, particularly in matters related to indirect taxation.

  5. Gabriel Manica
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    Gabriel Manica
    Castro Barros Advogados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2025 | Up and Coming | 3 Years Ranked

    Gabriel Manica is a tax practitioner heavily involved with work related to the fiscal aspects of commercial mandates such as M&A and corporate restructuring, including tax planning and transfer pricing advice. He's regularly retained by companies in the energy, telecom and retail sectors.

  6. Gabriel Paranaguá
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    Gabriel Paranaguá
    Felsberg Advogados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2025 | Up and Coming | 4 Years Ranked

    Gabriel Paranaguá's activity in the tax arena sees him advising clients on tax planning as well as on international taxation issues.

    Key sectors
    Agriculture and Agribusiness|Art and Entertainment|Health and Life Sciences|Industrials, Engineering and Manufacturing|Retail and Consumer
  7. Gabriela Jajah
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    Gabriela Jajah
    SiqueiraCastro - Advogados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2025 | Up and Coming | 2 Years Ranked

    Gabriela Jajah is a lawyer who is experienced in assisting clients with mandates involving discussions about tax credit, deductibility, risks and double taxation.

    Key sectors
    Energy and Utilities|Industrials, Engineering and Manufacturing|Property, Construction and Infrastructure|Retail and Consumer|Technology, Media and Telecoms (TMT)
  8. Heitor Ribeiro
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    Heitor Ribeiro
    Gaia Silva Gaede Advogados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2025 | Up and Coming | 3 Years Ranked

    Heitor Ribeiro is a tax lawyer who regularly assists clients with direct taxation and transfer pricing matters.

Associates to watch

  1. Larissa Taveira
    Larissa Taveira
    Pinheiro Guimarães
    Pinheiro Guimarães | Tax: Non-contentious
    2025 | Associates to watch | 1 Years Ranked

    Larissa Taveira is tax lawyer who gets serious praise from clients for her prowess in non-contentious matters. She's particularly skilled in tax structuring, impact studies and efficiency strategies - all of which she carried out for big clients in the pharma and retail sectors.