Tax Non-contentious: Highly Regarded

KLA Advogados has a noteworthy practice with experience advising national and multinational companies on a range of tax matters. The team is frequently retained by clients to assist with the fiscal aspects of corporate mandates, including tax structuring in the context of M&A deals and transfer pricing advice relating to corporate reorganisations. It also boasts a considerable amount of experience handling the full spectrum of federal, state and municipal taxes, including PIS and COFINS, ICMS and IPI.

"They are fast, accurate in their responses and, most importantly, have a very accurate business sense. They speak the company's language."

"KLA is a good firm, consistent and with great names on its bench."

Head of department 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. "Henrique Lopes is an experienced lawyer with experience in the most diverse aspects of Brazilian taxation, which allows him to suggest out-of-the-box solutions and think broadly about their impact on different taxes."

Victor Polizelli is a lawyer who has gathered knowledge advising clients on a number of tax matters, such as international taxation and transfer pricing. "Victor Polizelli specialises in international taxation and income taxation. His academic experience and passion for tax issues allows for intense technical research, without losing business vision and the necessary objectivity to conduct the issues."

Up-and-coming lawyer Álvaro Lucasechi is a partner who is acquainted with matters concerning indirect taxes, including ICMS, ISS and PIS/COFINS. "Álvaro Lucasechi is a brilliant partner focused on indirect income taxation. He has business vision and understands the client's language."