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About
Provided by Raquel Novais
Practice Areas
Partner in Tax, Automotive, Pulp and paper, Oil and gas, Telecommunications, Technology and infrastructure and energy.
Career
Specialist in tax consulting involving the interpretation of local and international tax legislation, structuring of new investments, operational and corporate restructurings, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, tax modeling of several business models, taxation of several contractual arrangements. Raquel has a strong presence and experience in tax litigation, both in the administrative and the judicial spheres. Her experience covers several sectors of industry, commerce and finance, reaching regulated sectors, such as natural resources and energy.
Professional Memberships
Admitted to the Brazilian Bar Association. Member of American Bar Association, São Paulo Lawyers’ Association, Tax Committee of the International Bar Association and Brazilian International Fiscal Association Board.
Practice Areas
Partner in Tax, Automotive, Pulp and paper, Oil and gas, Telecommunications, Technology and infrastructure and energy.
Career
Specialist in tax consulting involving the interpretation of local and international tax legislation, structuring of new investments, operational and corporate restructurings, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, tax modeling of several business models, taxation of several contractual arrangements. Raquel has a strong presence and experience in tax litigation, both in the administrative and the judicial spheres. Her experience covers several sectors of industry, commerce and finance, reaching regulated sectors, such as natural resources and energy.
Professional Memberships
Admitted to the Brazilian Bar Association. Member of São Paulo Lawyers Association, Brazilian International Fiscal Association Board, American Bar Association and Tax Committee of IBA.
Chambers Review
Brazil: Contentious
Raquel Novais is well regarded by the market, being particularly recognised for her expertise in federal direct taxes, as well as international taxation. Novais is further noted for her strong experience in administrative disputes before CARF.
Brazil: Transactional
Partner Raquel Novais is often seen assisting clients with the tax implications of the opening up and expansion of businesses, as well as reviewing the tax structures of large corporations. She deals with both direct and indirect tax regimes.
Strengths
Provided by Chambers
"One of the major names in tax law in the country who still takes on new cases."
"An experienced lawyer with an active presence in the market."
"Raquel Novais has impeccable depth and technical skills."
"She's really a leader in her field."
"Raquel is extremely competent, professional, solution-oriented and responsive. She is very experienced and has a good market network. She is more than a lawyer; she is a business partner."
"One of the major names in tax law in the country who still takes on new cases."
"An experienced lawyer with an active presence in the market."
"Raquel Novais has impeccable depth and technical skills."
"She's really a leader in her field."
"Raquel is extremely competent, professional, solution-oriented and responsive. She is very experienced and has a good market network. She is more than a lawyer; she is a business partner."