Tax Non-contentious: Highly Regarded | Global

Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados is a full-service firm frequently retained by companies from a range of industries, including pharmaceuticals, energy and consumer goods, to provide counsel on the fiscal aspects of transactional mandates. The team draws upon its market-leading corporate practice to assist clients with the tax issues arising from IPOs, corporate reorganisations and M&A. It boasts additional capability handling sector-specific tax matters.

Dias Carneiro Advogados is regularly retained by companies stemming from a range of industries, including banking, manufacturing and gaming, to assist with the fiscal aspects of corporate mandates. The team has experience issuing legal opinions on tax issues arising from acquisitions, as well as providing tax planning consultancy work.

Vella Pugliese Buosi e Guidoni Advogados is well versed in assisting companies hailing from diverse industries, including energy, technology and investment management, with the fiscal implications of a range of corporate and financial operations, such as acquisitions and investment structuring mandates. The team boasts expertise in advising clients on both direct taxes, such as IRPJ and CSLL, and indirect taxes, such as ICMS and PIS/COFINS.

Ayres Westin Advogados uses its tax experience to act on matters requiring knowledge of direct and indirect taxes, including regimes such as ICMS, PIS/COFINS and IPI. The firm is often seen advising on the tax implications of commercial agreements as well as providing assistance with tax credits and tax planning. It is familiar with contentious mandates. Its clients come from diverse sectors, including the food and beverage and agribusiness industries.

Maneira Advogados shows skills in providing guidance to clients on tax risk assessments, transfer pricing, tax burden reduction and tax credits. The firm is also adept at providing counsel on the tax consequences of M&A transactions. Clients from the energy, oil and gas and retail sectors are often advised by the team.

Pinheiro Guimarães is a well-reputed law firm that has developed a solid tax practice. Considering its origins as a finance law powerhouse, its professional corps include accounting specialists and it is normally seen assisting banking and financial players with their tax planning matters. Clients in the pharma and retail sectors also seek the firm's services.