Tax Litigation: The Elite
Brazil Guide 2024 : Brazil
Band 3
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Brigagão, Duque Estrada - Advogados' seasoned team is recognised for its expertise representing companies in the automotive, telecommunications and energy sectors, as well as banks, in a range of contentious tax mandates. It demonstrates strong skills in handling administrative and judicial litigation, covering state and municipal taxes such as ICMS and ISS, as well as customs-related cases involving REPORTO and RECAP. The team has additional expertise in assisting clients with matters arising from goodwill tax amortisation.
Work Highlights
- Brigagão, Duque Estrada Advogados represented Uber in a dispute regarding the liability of municipal tax on services in the town of Guarulhos.
Strengths
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"The firm stands out for its litigation expertise, and it offers a high-quality service."
"They are highly prepared, experienced, competent and up to date."
"The firm stands out for its litigation expertise, and it offers a high-quality service."
"They are highly prepared, experienced, competent and up to date."
Notable Practitioners
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.
"Roberto is a well-recognised tax lawyer, with very good contacts and excellent technical knowledge."
"Roberto Duque Estrada is an exceptional lawyer, knowledgeable about the market and his clients' businesses."
"He's a practitioner who's very present in important cases and discussions."
The widely praisedGustavo Brigagãois a leading figure for tax litigation and consulting in both the national and Rio de Janeiro markets.
"Gustavo has extensive knowledge and mastery of the topics he handles, in addition to always being available to answer clients in an agile way."
"Gustavo's technical knowledge is unique. He teaches about tax matters and is very agile leading cases in the courts. A great name in this field."
"Gustavo is an authority in this area and a very reassuring lawyer."