Tax Non-contentious: The Elite
Brazil Guide 2024 : Brazil
Band 2
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Our team is made up of specialists who complement each other’s areas in all tax matters, offering solutions to our clients in their tax advisory and litigation needs and providing the highest level of expertise in all types of taxes and social security contributions.
We serve a diversified client base: domestic and international companies involving different areas of the economy, in addition to financial institutions and private equity funds, for whom we act in tax analyses involving M&A operations, inspections, negotiations and interactions with the tax authorities, as well as in conducting judicial and administrative processes.
Chambers Review
Demarest Advogados is an established firm with a recognised tax practice covering a wide remit of issues. The firm draws upon its well-regarded corporate practice to regularly advise major players hailing from the banking and finance, automotive and pharmaceutical industries on the fiscal impacts of complex M&A and reorganisations, as well as tax planning mandates. It boasts strong expertise in handling both direct and indirect tax matters, including those relating to PIS/COFINS, ICMS, IRPJ and CSLL.
Work Highlights
- Demarest Advogados assisted Cavalry Parent with the tax implications of its cross-border sale of a stake worth USD1.8 billion.
Strengths
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"The technical knowledge in the tax area and the confidence that they instil are their great differentials. We have always been very well served by their quality and promptness."
"Their work is excellent. They are punctual, committed, and fast. They do not leave us without an answer and they have great knowledge of our business; we are completely satisfied."
"The firm has a unique ability to analyse complex situations and transform them into clear and objective recommendations for the client's business. The team has a good business mindset."
"The technical knowledge in the tax area and the confidence that they instil are their great differentials. We have always been very well served by their quality and promptness."
"Their work is excellent. They are punctual, committed, and fast. They do not leave us without an answer and they have great knowledge of our business; we are completely satisfied."
"The firm has a unique ability to analyse complex situations and transform them into clear and objective recommendations for the client's business. The team has a good business mindset."
Notable Practitioners
Partner 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.
"Carlos has a unique ability to analyse complex tax issues and translate them into clear and objective recommendations for the client."
Head of department 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.
"Douglas is very good with indirect taxes. He has super relevant and up to date knowledge."
"I highlight his availability to assist the client. His technical knowledge also stands out."
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.
"Christiano Chagas is a great lawyer and I like to work with him."
Partner Jerry Levers de Abreu is known for his ability to handle the tax implications of corporate reorganisations and M&A transactions.
"Jerry is specialised in indirect tax; he is excellent."
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