Tax Litigation: Highly Regarded | Brazil: Contentious

Lacaz Martins, Pereira Neto, Gurevich & Schoueri Advogados is a well-regarded practice representing companies in judicial and administrative contentious mandates. The team has expertise assisting clients with tax assessment disputes relating to ICMS and to PIS and COFINS, as well as corporate income tax. The firm is well reputed for its ability to handle matters involving international tax law, and transfer pricing mandates in particular.

Machado Associados has a wealth of experience representing prominent companies, particularly from the cosmetics, engineering and construction industries, in contentious tax mandates. The firm is often retained to undertake judicial and administrative disputes, with a particular focus on those involving ICMS. The team has additional capabilities in handling matters relating to corporate income tax, PIS and COFINS, as well as the issue of double taxation of IPI.

Established firm Rolim, Goulart, Cardoso Advogados boasts a recognised tax litigation department frequently called upon by telecommunications, automotive and energy corporations to assist with an array of contentious mandates. The team is well versed in judicial and administrative disputes relating particularly to indirect taxes, such as PIS and COFINS, ICMS and ISS. The firm has additional capabilities in handling direct taxes such as IRPJ and CSLL.

TozziniFreire is a dynamic full-service firm regularly instructed by companies hailing from several industries, including energy, automotive and telecommunications, to provide representation in tax litigation mandates in the administrative and judicial spheres, including before the higher courts. The team often garners praise for its ability to handle the full spectrum of tax issues, including transfer pricing, social security and international tax treaties for the avoidance of double taxation.

Ulhôa Canto, Rezende e Guerra Advogados is a well-regarded firm with a tax department that has experience defending companies in tax assessment disputes at both the administrative and judicial levels. The team has comprehensive expertise in handling contentious mandates relating to direct and indirect taxes such as PIS and COFINS and ICMS, as well as IRPJ and CSLL. It draws upon a strong corporate and M&A practice to represent clients in related tax litigation, such as cases arising from the issue of goodwill tax amortisation.

Longstanding firm Veirano Advogados has solid expertise in representing companies from an array of industries such as oil and gas, technology and tobacco in both administrative and judicial litigation, including cases before superior courts. The team is regularly called upon to defend clients against tax infraction notices, as well as PIS and COFINS, IRPJ and ICMS disputes.

Vella Pugliese Buosi e Guidoni Advogados is well versed in representing domestic companies hailing particularly from the energy sector in judicial and administrative litigation mandates. The team is recognised for its strong capabilities advising on taxation in regulated sectors. The firm boasts considerable know-how in providing counsel on contentious tax matters arising from the collection of federal, state and municipal taxes, including PIS and COFINS, ICMS and ISS.

Abreu, Goulart, Santos, Freitas & Megozzi Advogados is a tax boutique assisting companies with contentious tax mandates involving federal and state taxes, such as PIS and COFINS and ICMS, as well as municipal taxes, including IPTU and ISS. The team represents clients both in judicial litigation before the Supreme Federal Court and in administrative disputes before CARF.

Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados is a full-service firm representing companies in contentious mandates relating to a range of federal, state and municipal taxes, including ICMS, IRPJ, CSLL and ISS. The team additionally draws upon the firm's strong corporate and M&A background to defend clients in tax assessment disputes relating to goodwill tax amortisation arising from acquisitions and corporate reorganisations.

Focaccia, Amaral e Lamonica Advogados' tax department is frequently instructed by companies stemming from the financial, oil and gas, and retail sectors to represent them in judicial and administrative tax litigation mandates. The team has experience representing clients in PIS and COFINS, ICMS and ISS disputes, as well as sector-specific taxes.

FreitasLeite has a solid tax department representing clients from the banking and finance sector in administrative and judicial litigation relating to federal, state and municipal tax disputes, including PIS and COFINS, ICMS, IPTU and IRPJ. The team demonstrates additional capabilities in advising clients on disputes relating to goodwill amortisation, as well as mandates involving international jurisdictions to avoid double taxation.

Gaia Silva Gaede Advogados is a market-leading force, representing companies from a range of sectors, including technology, pharmaceuticals and energy, in contentious tax mandates in the administrative and judicial spheres, including before superior courts. The team is particularly noted by clients for its handling of complex administrative litigation and remains busy defending clients in tax assessment disputes arising from the collection of federal, state and municipal taxes such as PIS and COFINS, ICMS, ISS and IRPJ.

Lobo de Rizzo Advogados is a respected department assisting a varied clientele with administrative proceedings before CARF and litigation before judicial courts. It has experience in disputes relating to a range of federal, state and municipal taxes, including IRPJ, ISS, ICMS, and PIS and COFINS. The team has additional capabilities in representing companies in disputes arising from transfer pricing issues.

Madrona Fialho Advogados is a well-regarded firm with an experienced tax team defending clients against infraction notices before CARF, as well as the judicial courts. The team regularly assists clients with federal and state direct and indirect taxes, especially disputes involving ICMS, PIS and COFINS.

Mannrich e Vasconcelos Advogados is a respected firm frequently retained by clients in the healthcare sector to represent them in administrative and judicial disputes relating to federal and state taxes such as PIS and COFINS and ICMS. The team has additional capabilities in handling disputes involving social security contributions, corporate income tax, goodwill tax amortisation and transfer pricing.

Mauler Advogados is frequently retained both by companies and by private clients to assist with a range of tax litigation mandates involving direct and indirect taxes such as ICMS, IRPJ, and PIS and COFINS. The team has multidisciplinary skills representing clients in criminal matters arising from the non-payment of ICMS, as well as handling sector-specific taxes such as Funrural.

Stocche Forbes Advogados' tax department is recognised for its ability to handle federal, state and municipal tax litigation before judicial and administrative courts. Players from a range of industries, including food and beverages, banking and automotive, benefit from the firm's corporate and M&A strength to obtain representation in related contentious mandates relating to goodwill tax amortisation, transfer pricing and fiscal disputes arising from corporate reorganisations.

Vieira Rezende is retained by names from the healthcare, mining and energy sectors to assist with a broad range of contentious tax and customs matters. The team is well equipped to represent clients in administrative and judicial litigation relating to PIS and COFINS, ICMS and ISS, with additional capabilities in handling matters regarding REPETRO.

ASBZ Advogados' tax team represents major players in a range of industries including banking, technology and energy. The team boasts expertise assisting clients with contentious mandates relating to federal, state and municipal taxes, such as PIS and COFINS, IRPJ, ICMS and ISS disputes.

Bocater, Camargo, Costa e Silva, Rodrigues Advogados Associados houses a practice group representing companies in a range of contentious tax mandates in both the judicial and administrative spheres, including those arising from PIS and COFINS, ICMS, CSLL and goodwill amortisation disputes. Its client roster includes companies from the oil and gas, banking and finance, and pharmaceutical sectors.

Huck, Otranto, Camargo Advogados is a multidisciplinary firm with a solid tax department representing clients in administrative proceedings before CARF and litigation before judicial courts. The team handles ICMS, PIS and COFINS, and ISS mandates, as well as disputes arising from social security contributions, corporate income tax and goodwill tax amortisation.

Lacerda Gama Advogados Associados is a firm specialised in tax with significant experience advising companies on judicial and administrative tax disputes, including before CARF. The team represents clients from the cosmetics, telecommunications and transportation industries in mandates involving a range of taxes, such as IPTU, ICMS, and PIS and COFINS. The firm has additional capabilities in handling matters related to sector-specific taxes such as FUST.

Martinelli Advogados is recognised for its strong ability to assist clients with contentious tax mandates in both the administrative and judicial spheres. The team is experienced in representing companies in disputes arising from a range of federal and state taxes such as PIS/PASEP and COFINS, as well as ICMS. It has additional capabilities in handling matters relating to social security contributions and corporate income tax.

Rivitti e Dias Advogados is a tax boutique with significant experience advising clients on judicial and administrative disputes arising from the full spectrum of federal, state and municipal taxes. The firm's client roster includes players from the telecommunications, technology and automotive sectors. The team has additional capabilities handling tax transactions.

Abe Advogados has a respected tax department representing companies in administrative and judicial disputes arising from a wide range of tax matters, including ICMS, IRPJ, and PIS and COFINS. The firm's client roster includes companies from the logistics, food and beverage, and technology sectors. The team has additional experience handling transfer pricing matters, as well as tax transactions.

Aires Barreto Advogados Associados' tax department is frequently sought out by big clients from the energy, telecommunications and banking sectors to represent them in high-value and sophisticated tax mandates. Highly active defending clients' interests regarding federal, state and municipal taxes, including IRPJ, CSLL, ICMS and ISS, in both the administrative and judicial spheres.

ALMA Law is an established law firm that has a strong tax litigation presence. Due to its team's breadth of expertise, it can also assist clients in corporate, capital markets and M&A matters. Its roster of clients includes many well-known financial institutions and energy sector companies.

Ayres Ribeiro Advogados is a multidisciplinary firm with a tax department advising clients from the food and beverage, pulp and paper, and technology industries on judicial and administrative tax disputes. The team has experience in mandates involving a range of municipal, state and federal taxes, including IPTU, ICMS and IRPJ. It has additional capabilities in handling social security and third-party contribution mandates.

Candido Martins Advogados has a respected tax department assisting companies from the food and beverage, mining and financial services sectors with tax disputes arising from a wide range of taxes. The team has experience acting on mandates involving municipal, state and federal taxes, such as ISS, PIS and COFINS, IRPJ and CSLL. The firm has a strong footprint before the São Paulo judicial and administrative courts.

Ferraz de Camargo e Matsunaga Advogados has a tax department acting on judicial and administrative tax litigation, including before CARF and the Superior Court of Justice. The team is active handling disputes arising from a range of state and federal taxes, including ICMS, IRPJ, CSLL, and PIS and COFINS. The firm has additional experience advising clients on matters related to the Manaus Free Trade Zone.

Fux Advogados houses a tax team that is familiar to clients from the energy, technology and finance sectors, among others. It represents clients in judicial and administrative cases involving IRPJ, CSLL, ISS, PIS/COFINS and other taxes at municipal, state and federal levels.

KLA Advogados' tax department advises clients from the automotive, pharmaceutical and telecommunications industries on contentious mandates involving a variety of tax matters, such as ICMS, IPI, II, and PIS and COFINS. The team has experience handling both judicial and administrative disputes, including before the STJ and CARF. The firm is also active representing companies in disputes arising from goodwill tax amortisation issues.

Peixoto e Cury Advogados' tax department represents companies in judicial and administrative tax litigation, including before the Supreme Court. The team is frequently mandated by clients to handle tax disputes involving different taxes, including ISS, ICMS, and PIS and COFINS, being particularly noted for its expertise in advertising and real estate-related tax matters. The firm has additional experience handling tax immunity claims.