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Tax: Litigation | Global

Brazil

Chambers Brazil’s Tax: Litigation The Elite ranking table features the most refined tax teams in Brazil, each with a robust portfolio of the most prominent, high-stake and complex cases in the country. These firms advise blue-chip clients before CARF, STJ and STF on ground breaking legislative and normative disputes against Brazil’s tax authorities. Both large tax departments in full-service law firms and the strongest tax boutiques feature in this ranking and receive outstanding approval from high-profile market commentators. The Tax: Litigation Highly Regarded category focuses on law firms with extensive proficiency in the tax arena. They are admired by clients and commentators and have a notable portfolio of tax cases.

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Senior Statespeople

  1. Roberto de Siqueira Campos
    Roberto de Siqueira Campos Mariz de Oliveira e Siqueira Campos Advogados17 Years Ranked
  2. Ives Gandra da Silva MartinsAdvocacia Gandra Martins
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Band 4

  1. Ana Carolina Saba Utimati
    Ana Carolina Saba Utimati Lefosse Advogados3 Years Ranked
  2. Cristiane Romano
    Cristiane Romano Machado, Meyer, Sendacz e Opice2 Years Ranked
  3. Donovan Mazza Lessa
    Donovan Mazza Lessa Maneira Advogados3 Years Ranked
  4. João Francisco Bianco
    João Francisco Bianco Mariz de Oliveira e Siqueira Campos Advogados13 Years Ranked
  5. Marcelo Salles Annunziata
    Marcelo Salles Annunziata Demarest Advogados9 Years Ranked
  6. Mário Luiz Oliveira da Costa
    Mário Luiz Oliveira da Costa Dias de Souza11 Years Ranked
  7. Daniel Vitor BellanLacaz Martins, Pereira Neto, Gurevich & Schoueri Advogados
  8. Igor Mauler SantiagoMauler Advogados
  9. João Dácio RolimRolim, Goulart, Cardoso Advogados
  10. Júlio OliveiraMachado Associados
  11. Marcos Vinícius Neder de LimaNeder e Romano Advogados
  12. Mauricio de Carvalho Silveira BuenoHRSA | Sociedade de Advogados
  13. Tacio Lacerda GamaLacerda Gama Advogados Associados

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Senior Statespeople

  1. Roberto de Siqueira Campos
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    Roberto de Siqueira Campos
    Mariz de Oliveira e Siqueira Campos Advogados
    Mariz de Oliveira e Siqueira Campos Advogados | Tax: Litigation
    2024 | Senior Statespeople | 17 Years Ranked
    Esteemed senior statesperson Roberto de Siqueira Campos continues to enjoy a remarkable reputation for his extensive track record and impressive contribution to tax litigation in Brazil. He is highly accomplished in handling a wide range of tax litigation mandates before higher courts, being especially recognised for his expertise in indirect taxes.
  2. Ives Gandra da Silva Martins
    Advocacia Gandra Martins | Tax: Litigation
    2024 | Senior Statespeople
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Band 1

  1. Hamilton Dias de Souza
    1
    Hamilton Dias de Souza
    Dias de Souza
    Dias de Souza | Tax: Litigation
    2024 | Band 1 | 21 Years Ranked
    Pre-eminent founding partner Hamilton Dias de Souza continues to be regarded by interviewees as a prominent figure in the tax litigation sphere owing to his long track record of handling a wide variety of disputes.
  2. Luiz Roberto Peroba Barbosa
    1
    Luiz Roberto Peroba Barbosa
    Pinheiro Neto Advogados
    Pinheiro Neto Advogados | Tax: Litigation
    2024 | Band 1 | 12 Years Ranked
    Luiz Roberto Peroba Barbosa is recognised as a strong litigator, handling both judicial and administrative tax disputes. He is active across a range of direct and indirect taxes, being particularly highly rated for his expertise in digital economy taxation.
  3. Ricardo Mariz de Oliveira
    1
    Ricardo Mariz de Oliveira
    Mariz de Oliveira e Siqueira Campos Advogados
    Mariz de Oliveira e Siqueira Campos Advogados | Tax: Litigation
    2024 | Band 1 | 21 Years Ranked
    Distinguished partner Ricardo Mariz de Oliveira has a formidable recognition for his outstanding experience acting on high-profile tax litigation. He is especially noted for his expertise in administrative disputes involving social security contributions and income tax-related matters.
  4. Roberto Quiroga Mosquera
    1
    Roberto Quiroga Mosquera
    Mattos Filho
    Mattos Filho | Tax: Litigation
    2024 | Band 1 | 22 Years Ranked
    Roberto Quiroga Mosquera has a stellar reputation and continues to be praised for his market-leading tax litigation practice, being particularly noted for his expertise in administrative litigation before CARF.
  5. Leo Krakowiak
    Krakowiak Advogados | Tax: Litigation
    2024 | Band 1
  6. Luís Eduardo Schoueri
    Lacaz Martins, Pereira Neto, Gurevich & Schoueri Advogados | Tax: Litigation
    2024 | Band 1
  7. Ricardo Krakowiak
    Krakowiak Advogados | Tax: Litigation
    2024 | Band 1
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Band 2

  1. Antonio Carlos Guidoni Filho
    2
    Antonio Carlos Guidoni Filho
    Vella Pugliese Buosi e Guidoni Advogados
    Vella Pugliese Buosi e Guidoni Advogados | Head of Tax: Litigation
    2024 | Band 2 | 11 Years Ranked
    Antonio Carlos Guidoni Filho is a well-regarded practitioner admired for his knowledge and expertise. He draws upon years of experience as a former CARF council member to provide companies with advice on complex tax disputes.
  2. Bruno Fajersztajn
    2
    Bruno Fajersztajn
    Mariz de Oliveira e Siqueira Campos Advogados
    Mariz de Oliveira e Siqueira Campos Advogados | Tax: Litigation
    2024 | Band 2 | 9 Years Ranked
    Bruno Fajersztajn is a well-equipped lawyer, frequently sought out by important clients to represent them in complex tax cases, and particularly noted for his expertise in federal taxation, especially corporate income tax, PIS and COFINS.
  3. Daniella Zagari Gonçalves
    2
    Daniella Zagari Gonçalves
    Machado Meyer
    Machado Meyer | Tax: Litigation
    2024 | Band 2 | 13 Years Ranked
    "Daniella is an exceptional tax lawyer recognised by the legal community. She is always pursuing outside-of-the-box solutions to provide high-level services, becoming a important partner to our business."
  4. Eduardo Maneira
    2
    Eduardo Maneira
    Maneira Advogados
    Maneira Advogados | Tax: Litigation
    2024 | Band 2 | 13 Years Ranked
    Eduardo Maneira is recognised for being a skilled tax litigator with solid experience in administrative and judicial disputes, including before the Supreme Court. He is active representing clients from the oil and gas and telecommunications industries in mandates arising from the full spectrum of taxes.
  5. Glaucia Maria Lauletta Frascino
    2
    Glaucia Maria Lauletta Frascino
    Mattos Filho
    Mattos Filho | Tax: Litigation
    2024 | Band 2 | 11 Years Ranked
    Glaucia Maria Lauletta Frascino is admired for her skills in handling big-ticket judicial and administrative tax disputes involving a wide range of taxes, including goodwill tax amortisation, ICMS, PIS and COFINS.
  6. Luciana Rosanova Galhardo
    2
    Luciana Rosanova Galhardo
    Pinheiro Neto Advogados
    Pinheiro Neto Advogados | Tax: Litigation
    2024 | Band 2 | 22 Years Ranked
    Luciana Rosanova Galhardo is highly respected for her tax litigation skills. She is active representing companies in sophisticated disputes and is especially noted for her expertise in goodwill tax amortisation matters.
  7. Raquel Novais
    2
    Raquel Novais
    Machado Meyer
    Machado Meyer | Tax: Litigation
    2024 | Band 2 | 22 Years Ranked
    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.
  8. André Mendes Moreira
    Sacha Calmon - Misabel Derzi Consultores e Advogados | Tax: Litigation
    2024 | Band 2
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Band 3

  1. 3
    Breno Ferreira Martins Vasconcelos
    Mannrich e Vasconcelos Advogados
    Mannrich e Vasconcelos Advogados | Head of Tax: Litigation
    2024 | Band 3 | 3 Years Ranked
    Breno Ferreira Martins Vasconcelos enjoys a solid reputation in the market for his tax litigation skills. He advises companies on a range of administrative and judicial disputes, including those before the higher courts.
  2. Giancarlo Chamma Matarazzo
    3
    Giancarlo Chamma Matarazzo
    Pinheiro Neto Advogados
    Pinheiro Neto Advogados | Tax: Litigation
    2024 | Band 3 | 11 Years Ranked
    Giancarlo Chamma Matarazzo is highly sought after for his experience in administrative tax litigation, especially in cases before CARF.
  3. Gustavo Brigagão
    3
    Gustavo Brigagão
    Brigagão, Duque Estrada - Advogados
    Brigagão, Duque Estrada - Advogados | Tax: Litigation
    2024 | Band 3 | 17 Years Ranked
    Gustavo Brigagão is a respected practitioner in the tax arena for his solid track record advising clients on a range of tax mandates, being particularly noted for his expertise in indirect taxes.
  4. Gustavo L. Haddad
    3
    Gustavo L. Haddad
    Lefosse Advogados
    Lefosse Advogados | Tax: Litigation
    2024 | Band 3 | 18 Years Ranked
    Gustavo Lian Haddad is well regarded in the market for his track record of advising companies on tax disputes arising from a range of matters, including foreign taxation, goodwill amortisation, IRPJ and withholding tax.
  5. Karem Jureidini Dias
    3
    Karem Jureidini Dias
    Rivitti e Dias Advogados
    Rivitti e Dias Advogados | Tax: Litigation
    2024 | Band 3 | 9 Years Ranked
    Karem Jureidini Dias draws upon her experience as a former CARF council member to advise clients on tax litigation. Dias continues to be recognised for her expertise in handling administrative tax disputes before CARF and is also noted for her skilled handling of tax transactions.
  6. Marco Antonio Behrndt
    3
    Marco Antonio Behrndt
    Machado Meyer
    Machado Meyer | Tax: Litigation
    2024 | Band 3 | 11 Years Ranked
    Marco Antonio Behrndt is active advising companies on judicial and administrative tax disputes involving a range of taxes, especially indirect ones.
  7. Maria Rita Ferragut
    3
    Maria Rita Ferragut
    Trench Rossi Watanabe
    Trench Rossi Watanabe | Tax: Litigation
    2024 | Band 3 | 3 Years Ranked
    "Maria Rita is a very respected tax lawyer with deep knowledge in tax litigation matters. She is very responsive and attentive to the clients' needs."
  8. Roberto Duque Estrada
    3
    Roberto Duque Estrada
    Brigagão, Duque Estrada - Advogados
    Brigagão, Duque Estrada - Advogados | Tax: Litigation
    2024 | Band 3 | 16 Years Ranked
    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.
  9. Tércio Chiavassa
    3
    Tércio Chiavassa
    Pinheiro Neto Advogados
    Pinheiro Neto Advogados | Tax: Litigation
    2024 | Band 3 | 10 Years Ranked
    Tércio Chiavassa is a well-regarded practitioner, frequently retained by clients to provide advice on complex disputes involving IPI, goodwill tax amortisation, and PIS and COFINS.
  10. Eduardo Pugliese
    Schneider Pugliese | Tax: Litigation
    2024 | Band 3
  11. Luiz Gustavo Bichara
    Bichara Advogados | Tax: Litigation
    2024 | Band 3
  12. Valter de Souza Lobato
    Sacha Calmon - Misabel Derzi Consultores e Advogados | Tax: Litigation
    2024 | Band 3
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Band 4

  1. Ana Carolina Saba Utimati
    4
    Ana Carolina Saba Utimati
    Lefosse Advogados
    Lefosse Advogados | Tax: Litigation
    2024 | Band 4 | 3 Years Ranked
    Ana Carolina Saba Utimati is active representing major companies in judicial and administrative contentious mandates arising from a range of tax matters.
  2. Cristiane Romano
    4
    Cristiane Romano
    Machado, Meyer, Sendacz e Opice
    Machado, Meyer, Sendacz e Opice | Tax: Litigation
    2024 | Band 4 | 2 Years Ranked
    Cristiane Romano maintains a strong focus on tax disputes before the Superior Court of Justice and the Brazilian Supreme Court.
  3. Donovan Mazza Lessa
    4
    Donovan Mazza Lessa
    Maneira Advogados
    Maneira Advogados | Tax: Litigation
    2024 | Band 4 | 3 Years Ranked
    "He has expertise that one must highlight. He is extremely affable and has excellent writing skills as well as a good capacity to formulate substantial ideas concisely."
  4. João Francisco Bianco
    4
    João Francisco Bianco
    Mariz de Oliveira e Siqueira Campos Advogados
    Mariz de Oliveira e Siqueira Campos Advogados | Tax: Litigation
    2024 | Band 4 | 13 Years Ranked
    João Francisco Bianco is active advising clients on disputes involving a range of taxes, being particularly highly rated for his expertise in administrative tax litigation.
  5. Marcelo Salles Annunziata
    4
    Marcelo Salles Annunziata
    Demarest Advogados
    Demarest Advogados | Tax: Litigation
    2024 | Band 4 | 9 Years Ranked
    Marcelo Salles Annunziata has experience representing clients from the energy, cosmetics and pharmaceutical sectors in judicial and administrative tax disputes involving indirect and direct taxes.
  6. Mário Luiz Oliveira da Costa
    4
    Mário Luiz Oliveira da Costa
    Dias de Souza
    Dias de Souza | Tax: Litigation
    2024 | Band 4 | 11 Years Ranked
    Mário Luiz Oliveira da Costa assists clients from an array of sectors with contentious mandates in both the administrative and judicial spheres.
  7. Daniel Vitor Bellan
    Lacaz Martins, Pereira Neto, Gurevich & Schoueri Advogados | Tax: Litigation
    2024 | Band 4
  8. Igor Mauler Santiago
    Mauler Advogados | Tax: Litigation
    2024 | Band 4
  9. João Dácio Rolim
    Rolim, Goulart, Cardoso Advogados | Tax: Litigation
    2024 | Band 4
  10. Júlio Oliveira
    Machado Associados | Tax: Litigation
    2024 | Band 4
  11. Marcos Vinícius Neder de Lima
    Neder e Romano Advogados | Tax: Litigation
    2024 | Band 4
  12. Mauricio de Carvalho Silveira Bueno
    HRSA | Sociedade de Advogados | Tax: Litigation
    2024 | Band 4
  13. Tacio Lacerda Gama
    Lacerda Gama Advogados Associados | Tax: Litigation
    2024 | Band 4
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Band 5

  1. Ana Paula Schincariol Lui Barreto
    5
    Ana Paula Schincariol Lui Barreto
    Mattos Filho
    Mattos Filho | Tax: Litigation
    2024 | Band 5 | 2 Years Ranked
    Ana Paula Schincariol Lui Barreto is frequently mandated by important clients to handle tax litigation involving corporate income tax and Social Contribution on Net Income. She is noted for her work in administrative tax disputes.
  2. Bruno Macorin Carramaschi
    5
    Bruno Macorin Carramaschi
    Lefosse Advogados
    Lefosse Advogados | Tax: Litigation
    2024 | Band 5 | 5 Years Ranked
    Bruno Macorin Carramaschi has experience acting as counsel on tax disputes involving different taxes, including ISS, ICMS and IRPJ, as well as goodwill tax amortisation-related matters.
  3. Geraldo Valentim Neto
    5
    Geraldo Valentim Neto
    Madeira, Valentim & Gallardo Advogados | Tax: Litigation
    2024 | Band 5 | 2 Years Ranked
    "He has great expertise in all kinds of tax matters, and is very accessible and responsive. I really like to work with partners like him who understand our business and pace."
  4. Marcelo Marques Roncaglia
    5
    Marcelo Marques Roncaglia
    Pinheiro Neto Advogados
    Pinheiro Neto Advogados | Tax: Litigation
    2024 | Band 5 | 2 Years Ranked
    Marcelo Marques Roncaglia is active advising clients on a range of tax disputes, including those related to corporate income tax, PIS and COFINS.
  5. 5
    Marcelo Reinecken
    Veirano Advogados
    Veirano Advogados | Tax: Litigation
    2024 | Band 5 | 2 Years Ranked
    Marcelo Reinecken has expertise representing companies before STJ, STF and CARF in disputes involving a range of tax issues, including social contributions and ICMS.
  6. Mauricio Faro
    5
    Mauricio Faro
    BMA – Barbosa, Müssnich, Aragão
    BMA – Barbosa, Müssnich, Aragão | Tax: Litigation
    2024 | Band 5 | 2 Years Ranked
    Mauricio Faro is recognised by peers and clients alike for his tax litigation capabilities. He is active representing clients from the energy, technology and pharmaceutical sectors in both administrative and judicial disputes regarding federal and state taxes.
  7. Priscila Faricelli de Mendonça
    5
    Priscila Faricelli de Mendonça
    Demarest Advogados
    Demarest Advogados | Tax: Litigation
    2024 | Band 5 | 2 Years Ranked
    Priscila Faricelli de Mendonça is a practitioner often seen handling judicial and administrative cases, including those reaching the high courts.
  8. Vinicius Jucá Alves
    5
    Vinicius Jucá Alves
    Lefosse Advogados
    Lefosse Advogados | Tax: Litigation
    2024 | Band 5 | 2 Years Ranked
    "He has extensive experience in tax litigation. His knowledge of the matter together with the ease of dealing with the internal client make him a point of reference for any complex tax matter."
  9. Adriano Silvério
    asbz | Tax: Litigation
    2024 | Band 5
  10. Daniela Silveira Lara
    Rolim, Goulart, Cardoso Advogados | Tax: Litigation
    2024 | Band 5
  11. Enio Zaha
    Gaia Silva Gaede Advogados | Tax: Litigation
    2024 | Band 5
  12. Marcos Vinícius Passarelli Prado
    Ferraz Ivamoto & Furlan Sociedade de Advogados | FI&F | Tax: Litigation
    2024 | Band 5
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Band 6

  1. 6
    André Alves de Melo
    Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados
    Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados | Tax: Litigation
    2024 | Band 6 | 2 Years Ranked
    André Alves de Melo has experience leading administrative and judicial tax litigation related to direct and indirect taxes, including mandates before the higher courts.
  2. Diogo Ferraz
    6
    Diogo Ferraz
    FreitasLeite
    FreitasLeite | Tax: Litigation
    2024 | Band 6 | 2 Years Ranked
    Diogo Ferraz is experienced in various taxes, including ISS, PIS and COFINS and IRPJ, as well as disputes involving goodwill amortisation and international taxation.
  3. Gilberto Ayres Moreira
    6
    Gilberto Ayres Moreira
    Ayres Ribeiro Advogados
    Ayres Ribeiro Advogados | Tax: Litigation
    2024 | Band 6 | 4 Years Ranked
    Gilberto Ayres Moreira is a lawyer holding tax expertise in dealing with disputes relating to direct and indirect taxes, such as ICMS.
  4. Lígia Regini da Silveira
    6
    Lígia Regini da Silveira
    BMA – Barbosa, Müssnich, Aragão
    BMA – Barbosa, Müssnich, Aragão | Tax: Litigation
    2024 | Band 6 | 1 Years Ranked
    "She is an excellent and unique professional who has been serving our account for years in a unique way, bringing added value and various strategic possibilities."
  5. Luiza Lacerda
    6
    Luiza Lacerda
    BMA – Barbosa, Müssnich, Aragão
    BMA – Barbosa, Müssnich, Aragão | Tax: Litigation
    2024 | Band 6 | 2 Years Ranked
    Luiza Ferreira Sampaio de Lacerda represents clients in judicial and administrative proceedings relating to direct and indirect taxation.
  6. Rafael Gregorin
    6
    Rafael Gregorin
    Trench Rossi Watanabe
    Trench Rossi Watanabe | Tax: Litigation
    2024 | Band 6 | 2 Years Ranked
    Rafael Gregorin is active representing clients in disputes arising from different tax matters, being particularly noted for his handling of cases in the administrative sphere.
  7. Tatiana Del Giudice Cappa Chiaradia
    6
    Tatiana Del Giudice Cappa Chiaradia
    Candido Martins Advogados
    Candido Martins Advogados | Tax: Litigation
    2024 | Band 6 | 2 Years Ranked
    "I very much like and trust Tatiana's work. She helps me to resolve tax issues with excellence and speed. Tatiana is serious and responsible, always guiding the adoption of safe solutions that avoid exposure and risks."
  8. Alexandre Monteiro
    ALMA Law | Tax: Litigation
    2024 | Band 6
  9. Daniel Lacasa Maya
    Machado Associados | Tax: Litigation
    2024 | Band 6
  10. Luca Priolli Salvoni
    Cascione Advogados | Tax: Litigation
    2024 | Band 6
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Up and Coming

  1. Fabiana Carsoni Alves Fernandes da Silva
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    Fabiana Carsoni Alves Fernandes da Silva
    Mariz de Oliveira e Siqueira Campos Advogados
    Mariz de Oliveira e Siqueira Campos Advogados | Tax: Litigation
    2024 | Up and Coming | 2 Years Ranked
    "Fabiana is a lawyer who combines the highest technical level with the ability to create simple and effective solutions, always in the best interest of our business."
  2. Filipe Carra Richter
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    Filipe Carra Richter
    Veirano Advogados
    Veirano Advogados | Tax: Litigation
    2024 | Up and Coming | 2 Years Ranked
    Filipe Carra Richter is well equipped to advise clients on judicial and administrative tax litigation involving different issues, including corporate income tax and goodwill tax amortisation.
  3. Leo Lopes de Oliveira Neto
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    Leo Lopes de Oliveira Neto
    FAS Advogados, in cooperation with CMS
    FAS Advogados, in cooperation with CMS | Tax: Litigation
    2024 | Up and Coming | 2 Years Ranked
    Leo Lopes de Oliveira Neto is active across a range of different tax disputes, including those relating to ICMS, ISS, CSLL, and PIS and COFINS.
  4. Leonel Pereira Pittzer
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    Leonel Pereira Pittzer
    Fux Advogados | Tax: Litigation
    2024 | Up and Coming | 1 Years Ranked
    Leonel Pereira Pittzer is a practitioner with experience in tax disputes involving IRPJ, ICMS, PIS/COFINS and ISS, among other fiscal regimes. He is a respected figure particularly in the administrative sphere of tax practice.
  5. Paulo Camargo Tedesco
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    Paulo Camargo Tedesco
    Mattos Filho
    Mattos Filho | Tax: Litigation
    2024 | Up and Coming | 1 Years Ranked
    Paulo Camargo Tedesco can act on judicial matters involving higher courts and discussions about social contributions, as well as corporate taxes.
  6. Álvaro Lucasechi
    KLA Advogados | Tax: Litigation
    2024 | Up and Coming
  7. Bruno Abreu
    Abreu, Goulart & Santos Advogados | Tax: Litigation
    2024 | Up and Coming
  8. Marcelo Bez Debatin da Silveira
    Lobo de Rizzo Advogados | Tax: Litigation
    2024 | Up and Coming
  9. Rafael Goulart
    Abreu, Goulart & Santos Advogados | Tax: Litigation
    2024 | Up and Coming