Tax: Minas Gerais
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Provided by Sacha Calmon - Misabel Derzi Consultores e Advogados
· Sacha Calmon – Misabel Derzi Consultores e Advogados is a leading tax boutique in Brazil. One of its standout traits is the stellar academic background of its partners;
· The firm is active nationally, having offices in São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Brasília and Minas Gerais, where it was founded. The firm has also a vast corresponding offices network, being able to cover the whole of the Brazilian territory;
· Sacha Calmon – Misabel Derzi Consultores e Advogados is well-equipped to provide advice on all tax matters and is frequently sought after to handle strategic cases for multinational companies;
· The team has outstanding expertise handling tax litigation, tax planning and indirect taxation issues;
· The firm is able to provide advice on national and international tax matters and covers administrative and judicial tax litigation and is particularly well respected for the quality of its work before CARF and the superior courts in Brasilia
Chambers Review
Sacha Calmon - Misabel Derzi Consultores e Advogados is a front-running firm with an outstanding track record in contentious mandates. The team is frequently instructed to handle a wide range of complex issues, including defence against infraction notices in both the administrative and judicial spheres. It is well versed in handling the full spectrum of fiscal issues, including federal, state and municipal taxes, and representing clients at all levels of the judiciary system, offering particular expertise before the higher courts. Client portfolio encompasses domestic and foreign players from an array of industries, including automotive, energy and telecommunications.
Work Highlights
- Sacha Calmon represented Líder Taxi Aéreo in a declaratory action to recognise that IRPJ and CSLL are not levied on profits held by its related companies abroad.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"The team has a large experience in the mining sector. They are helping a lot to reach some alternatives and timely solutions tailored for us, in addition to proposing practical solutions."
"Outstanding performance by Sacha Calmon. They have profound knowledge and extraordinary technical, consultative and procedural experience, in addition to an unique network. We can count on them."
"Outstanding technical skills."
"The team has a large experience in the mining sector. They are helping a lot to reach some alternatives and timely solutions tailored for us, in addition to proposing practical solutions."
"Outstanding performance by Sacha Calmon. They have profound knowledge and extraordinary technical, consultative and procedural experience, in addition to an unique network. We can count on them."
"Outstanding technical skills."
Notable Practitioners
Senior statesperson Misabel Abreu Machado Derzi has amassed a wealth of experience in the tax practice area, for which she enjoys the respect of her peers and is a well-reputed name in the market.
"She is an authority in Minas Gerais. She has a strong academic contribution and is known nationally."
Senior statesperson Sacha Calmon Navarro Coêlho is a lawyer that has cultivated an important tax practice throughout the years and is active providing legal opinions on complex issues.
"One of the great pioneers of the tax school of Minas Gerais. He was a master and doctoral advisor to all tax experts from Minas Gerais."
Valter de Souza Lobato's tax practice is distinguished for its ability to deal with mandates involving contentious issues before superior courts. He also advises clients on tax planning.
"His technical skill is above the average. Valter is top-tier."
"Valter Lobato helped us with an extremely complex tax transaction in the country. He acts quickly and with high quality."
"I highlight him. He has outstanding litigation knowledge, availability and is always ready to help us."
"Valter is a point of reference. He knows my business very well and has an almost personal care with our company. He has a great network. He can help me speed up the procedures."
André Mendes Moreira is an experienced lawyer able to represent clients on litigation mandates. He is also familiar with cases before administrative courts.
"He does great work and is well-known. Everyone compliments his work."
"He is excellent, demonstrating knowledge and technical skills on the topics presented."
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