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5

Band 5

  1. André de Souza Carvalho
    André de Souza Carvalho Veirano Advogados17 Years Ranked
  2. André Mendes Moreira
    André Mendes Moreira Sacha Calmon - Misabel Derzi Consultores e Advogados14 Years Ranked
  3. Antonio Carlos Guidoni Filho
    Antonio Carlos Guidoni Filho Vella Pugliese Buosi e Guidoni Advogados15 Years Ranked
  4. Bruno Aguiar
    Bruno Aguiar Rayes & Fagundes Advogados Associados3 Years Ranked
  5. Camila Galvão e Anderi Silva
    Camila Galvão e Anderi Silva Machado Meyer4 Years Ranked
  6. Christiano Chagas Monteiro De Melo
    Christiano Chagas Monteiro De Melo Demarest Advogados12 Years Ranked
  7. Diogo Figueiredo
    Diogo Figueiredo Schneider Pugliese3 Years Ranked
  8. Eduardo Santos Arruda Madeira
    Eduardo Santos Arruda Madeira Lacaz Martins, Pereira Neto, Gurevich & Schoueri Advogados2 Years Ranked
  9. Fabiana Carsoni Alves Fernandes da Silva
    Fabiana Carsoni Alves Fernandes da Silva Mariz de Oliveira e Siqueira Campos Advogados3 Years Ranked
  10. Fernanda Sá Freire Figlioulo
    Fernanda Sá Freire Figlioulo Machado Meyer2 Years Ranked
  11. Flavio Mifano
    Flavio Mifano Mattos Filho4 Years Ranked
  12. Gilberto Ayres Moreira
    Gilberto Ayres Moreira Ayres Ribeiro Advogados9 Years Ranked
  13. Jerry Levers de Abreu
    Jerry Levers de Abreu Demarest Advogados3 Years Ranked
  14. João Agripino Maia
    João Agripino Maia Schmidt, Valois, Miranda, Ferreira & Agel14 Years Ranked
  15. João Paulo Cavinatto
    João Paulo Cavinatto Lefosse Advogados3 Years Ranked
  16. Luciana Aguiar
    Luciana Aguiar ALMA Law1 Years Ranked
  17. Luis Henrique Conceição Costa
    Luis Henrique Conceição Costa BMA – Barbosa, Müssnich, Aragão3 Years Ranked
  18. Luiz Gustavo Bichara Bichara Advogados1 Years Ranked
  19. Marcos Tranchesi Ortiz
    Marcos Tranchesi Ortiz Madrona Fialho Advogados2 Years Ranked
  20. Maria Fernanda Furtado Fernandes
    Maria Fernanda Furtado Fernandes Trench Rossi Watanabe9 Years Ranked
  21. Maurício Barros
    Maurício Barros Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados4 Years Ranked
  22. Rafael de Moraes Amorim
    Rafael de Moraes Amorim Vieira Rezende8 Years Ranked
  23. Renata Correia Cubas
    Renata Correia Cubas Mattos Filho9 Years Ranked
  24. Renato Faria
    Renato Faria Martins Villac Advogados4 Years Ranked
  25. Rodrigo Maito da Silveira Dias Carneiro Advogados12 Years Ranked
  26. Ronaldo Rayes
    Ronaldo Rayes Rayes & Fagundes Advogados Associados2 Years Ranked
  27. Claudia Liguori Affonso MalufCBLM Advogados
  28. Luca Priolli SalvoniCascione Advogados

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Senior Statespeople

  1. S
    Carlos Alberto Ulhôa Canto
    Ulhôa Canto, Rezende e Guerra Advogados
    Ulhôa Canto, Rezende e Guerra Advogados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2024 | Senior Statespeople | 17 Years Ranked
    Senior statesperson Carlos Alberto Ulhôa Canto has cultivated a tax practice that has earned him a well-regarded name in the area for his work advising clients on mandates such as corporate reorganisations and transactional issues, including M&A.

Star Individuals

  1. Ricardo Mariz de Oliveira
    Ricardo Mariz de Oliveira
    Mariz de Oliveira e Siqueira Campos Advogados
    Mariz de Oliveira e Siqueira Campos Advogados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2024 | Star Individuals | 17 Years Ranked
    Co-head of department and founding partner Ricardo Mariz de Oliveira of Mariz de Oliveira e Siqueira Campos Advogados has cultivated a highly respected tax practice. His expertise is sought after by important clients to obtain tax legal opinions regarding complex issues.
1

Band 1

  1. Celso Costa
    1
    Celso Costa
    Machado Meyer
    Machado Meyer | Tax: Non-contentious
    2024 | Band 1 | 17 Years Ranked
    With long-standing experience, partner Celso Costa is a renowned lawyer in the non-contentious tax arena. He has amassed important experience advising clients on a number of tax issues concerning M&A, corporate restructuring and transfer pricing.
  2. Gustavo L. Haddad
    1
    Gustavo L. Haddad
    Lefosse Advogados
    Lefosse Advogados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2024 | Band 1 | 17 Years Ranked
    Head of department Gustavo Lian Haddad has strong capabilities in assisting clients with the tax implications of important transactions, including M&A and IPOs. He also deals with tax consultancy, acting on matters such as corporate reorganisations.
  3. Luís Eduardo Schoueri
    1
    Luís Eduardo Schoueri
    Lacaz Martins, Pereira Neto, Gurevich & Schoueri Advogados
    Lacaz Martins, Pereira Neto, Gurevich & Schoueri Advogados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2024 | Band 1 | 17 Years Ranked
    Co-head of department Luís Eduardo Schoueri of Lacaz Martins, Pereira Neto, Gurevich & Schoueri Advogados is an acclaimed practitioner with a wealth of expertise in a variety of tax mandates, including those concerning direct taxes and international taxation, as well as transfer pricing. He also acts on transactional matters such as M&A and is one of the names often considered by clients seeking legal opinions on sophisticated fiscal matters.
2

Band 2

  1. Ana Cláudia Utumi
    2
    Ana Cláudia Utumi
    Utumi Advogados
    Utumi Advogados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2024 | Band 2 | 17 Years Ranked
    Co-head of department Ana Cláudia Utumi commands the tax expertise to handle transactional matters, such as M&A and finance deals. She can also assist with international taxation as well as different corporate taxation regimes. She further offers wealth management skills.
  2. Elidie Palma Bifano
    2
    Elidie Palma Bifano
    Mariz de Oliveira e Siqueira Campos Advogados
    Mariz de Oliveira e Siqueira Campos Advogados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2024 | Band 2 | 10 Years Ranked
    Partner Elidie Palma Bifano has secured a respected name in the non-contentious tax arena due to her long-standing and solid experience. She is able to act on matters concerning the tax impact of new business models and corporate reorganisations.
  3. Fernando Tonanni
    2
    Fernando Tonanni
    Machado Meyer
    Machado Meyer | Tax: Non-contentious
    2024 | Band 2 | 15 Years Ranked
    Fernando Tonanni is a partner who has several years of sustained tax practice, which includes issues involving corporate transactions, tax efficiency and international tax assistance.
  4. João Francisco Bianco
    2
    João Francisco Bianco
    Mariz de Oliveira e Siqueira Campos Advogados
    Mariz de Oliveira e Siqueira Campos Advogados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2024 | Band 2 | 14 Years Ranked
    Co-head of department João Francisco Bianco possesses a long-standing tax practice and has gained the expertise to act on matters including international taxation. He also offers tax litigation experience.
  5. Luciana Rosanova Galhardo
    2
    Luciana Rosanova Galhardo
    Pinheiro Neto Advogados
    Pinheiro Neto Advogados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2024 | Band 2 | 17 Years Ranked
    Luciana Rosanova Galhardo is a partner who has earned a good reputation in tax practice because of her work assisting clients with corporate tax issues, including cost-sharing agreements.
  6. Raquel Novais
    2
    Raquel Novais
    Machado Meyer
    Machado Meyer | Tax: Non-contentious
    2024 | Band 2 | 17 Years Ranked
    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.
  7. Simone Dias Musa
    2
    Simone Dias Musa
    Trench Rossi Watanabe
    Trench Rossi Watanabe | Tax: Non-contentious
    2024 | Band 2 | 17 Years Ranked
    Partner Simone Dias Musa has cultivated a tax practice that sees her advising clients on complex mandates, including handling the tax implications of M&A transactions. She is also able to advise on corporate reorganisations and transfer pricing issues.
3

Band 3

  1. Alexandre Siciliano Borges
    3
    Alexandre Siciliano Borges
    Lobo de Rizzo Advogados
    Lobo de Rizzo Advogados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2024 | Band 3 | 16 Years Ranked
    Co-head of department Alexandre Siciliano Borges maintains his tax practice participating in matters concerning international taxation, including transfer pricing topics.
  2. Andrea Bazzo Lauletta
    3
    Andrea Bazzo Lauletta
    Mattos Filho
    Mattos Filho | Tax: Non-contentious
    2024 | Band 3 | 17 Years Ranked
    Andrea Bazzo Lauletta is a commended partner of the firm who often deals with tax matters related to transactions, including M&A deals.
  3. Bruno Fajersztajn
    3
    Bruno Fajersztajn
    Mariz de Oliveira e Siqueira Campos Advogados
    Mariz de Oliveira e Siqueira Campos Advogados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2024 | Band 3 | 10 Years Ranked
    Bruno Fajersztajn is a partner known for his direct tax knowledge as well as his work in international taxation. He also advises on transactional matters and can handle indirect tax issues.
  4. Clarissa Giannetti Machado
    3
    Clarissa Giannetti Machado
    Trench Rossi Watanabe
    Trench Rossi Watanabe | Tax: Non-contentious
    2024 | Band 3 | 16 Years Ranked
    Clarissa has taken care of very complex and relevant issues for our company. She goes beyond tax matters and has excellent technical knowledge. I see her more as a technical partner.
  5. Giancarlo Chamma Matarazzo
    3
    Giancarlo Chamma Matarazzo
    Pinheiro Neto Advogados
    Pinheiro Neto Advogados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2024 | Band 3 | 17 Years Ranked
    Partner Giancarlo Chamma Matarazzo's tax practice allows him to act on cross-border mandates, such as corporate reorganisations, transfer pricing and double transaction tax, among others.
  6. Gustavo Brigagão
    3
    Gustavo Brigagão
    Brigagão, Duque Estrada - Advogados
    Brigagão, Duque Estrada - Advogados | Head of Tax: Non-contentious
    2024 | Band 3 | 17 Years Ranked
    Co-head of department Gustavo Brigagão is an experienced practitioner who is able to advise clients on tax consultancy issues, including indirect taxes. He is familiar with international clients from the energy, technology and telecommunications industries.
  7. Henrique Lopes
    3
    Henrique Lopes
    KLA Advogados
    KLA Advogados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2024 | Band 3 | 17 Years Ranked
    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.
  8. Ian Muniz
    3
    Ian Muniz
    Veirano Advogados
    Veirano Advogados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2024 | Band 3 | 17 Years Ranked
    Partner Ian Muniz has amassed tax experience in assisting clients with consultancy issues, including tax planning. He also provides advice on the tax aspects of transactions, such as M&A and acts on corporate reorganisations.
  9. 3
    Júlio Oliveira
    Machado Associados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2024 | Band 3 | 14 Years Ranked
    Head of department Júlio Oliveira has a long-standing track record of acting on tax mandates, including those dealing with indirect taxes such as ICMS and ISS.
  10. Luiz Felipe Centeno Ferraz
    3
    Luiz Felipe Centeno Ferraz
    Mattos Filho
    Mattos Filho | Tax: Non-contentious
    2024 | Band 3 | 17 Years Ranked
    Partner Luiz Felipe Centeno Ferraz displays knowledge on tax structure mandates related to corporate issues, including reorganisations and joint ventures. He also deals with transfer pricing.
  11. Luiz Roberto Peroba Barbosa
    3
    Luiz Roberto Peroba Barbosa
    Pinheiro Neto Advogados
    Pinheiro Neto Advogados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2024 | Band 3 | 17 Years Ranked
    Partner Luiz Roberto Peroba Barbosa advises clients on tax efficiency issues regarding transactions, including M&A. He also advises on the tax aspects of setting up different business models in Brazil.
  12. Marco Antonio Moreira Monteiro
    3
    Marco Antonio Moreira Monteiro
    Veirano Advogados
    Veirano Advogados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2024 | Band 3 | 8 Years Ranked
    Co-head of department Marco Antonio Moreira Monteiro is active in the tax practice arena providing advice on fiscal matters related to corporate issues, including reorganisations and M&A.
  13. Renata Emery
    3
    Renata Emery
    TozziniFreire Advogados
    TozziniFreire Advogados | Head of Tax: Non-contentious
    2024 | Band 3 | 17 Years Ranked
    She handles the work with an unbelievable skill. She analyses issues from a strategic and business point of view and she finds creative and winning solutions.
  14. Renato Coelho
    3
    Renato Coelho
    Stocche Forbes Advogados
    Stocche Forbes Advogados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2024 | Band 3 | 9 Years Ranked
    Renato has an enviable technical arsenal. He boasts a mastery not only of the rules and precedents of the Brazilian system of direct taxation but also of accounting sciences, often in detail.
  15. Ricardo Lacaz Martins
    3
    Ricardo Lacaz Martins
    Lacaz Martins, Pereira Neto, Gurevich & Schoueri Advogados
    Lacaz Martins, Pereira Neto, Gurevich & Schoueri Advogados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2024 | Band 3 | 9 Years Ranked
    Founder and managing partner Ricardo Lacaz Martins offers expertise in tax planning in transactional issues, including acquisitions of companies. He is also active in advising on the tax elements of corporate reorganisations.
  16. Roberto Barrieu
    3
    Roberto Barrieu
    Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados
    Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados | Head of Tax: Non-contentious
    2024 | Band 3 | 17 Years Ranked
    Head of department Roberto Barrieu holds experience in tax matters related to transactions such as M&A. He also provides assistance regarding tax regimes and benefits involving, for instance, ICMS and PIS/COFINS.
  17. Roberto Duque Estrada
    3
    Roberto Duque Estrada
    Brigagão, Duque Estrada - Advogados
    Brigagão, Duque Estrada - Advogados | Head of Tax: Non-contentious
    2024 | Band 3 | 17 Years Ranked
    Co-head of department Roberto Duque Estrada is able to advise clients on non-contentious tax issues, such as income tax and transfer pricing matters.
  18. 3
    Rodrigo Brunelli Machado
    Ulhôa Canto, Rezende e Guerra Advogados
    Ulhôa Canto, Rezende e Guerra Advogados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2024 | Band 3 | 15 Years Ranked
    Rodrigo takes care of relevant cases. He handles cases strategically and with an absurd level of excellence. He is a great professional. He is very fast, technical and strategic.
  19. Victor Polizelli
    3
    Victor Polizelli
    KLA Advogados
    KLA Advogados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2024 | Band 3 | 14 Years Ranked
    Victor Polizelli is a lawyer who has gathered knowledge advising clients on a number of tax matters, such as international taxation and transfer pricing.
4

Band 4

  1. Adriana Stamato
    4
    Adriana Stamato
    Trench Rossi Watanabe
    Trench Rossi Watanabe | Tax: Non-contentious
    2024 | Band 4 | 5 Years Ranked
    Partner Adriana Stamato has developed a tax practice that is familiar with indirect taxation, which allows her to act on corporate issues such as reorganisations or setting up new business models.
    Key sectors
    Health and Life Sciences|Industrials, Engineering and Manufacturing|Retail and Consumer|Technology, Media and Telecoms (TMT)|Transport
  2. André Gomes de Oliveira
    4
    André Gomes de Oliveira
    Castro Barros Advogados
    Castro Barros Advogados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2024 | Band 4 | 16 Years Ranked
    Co-head of department André Gomes de Oliveira maintains his tax practice handling matters related to corporate reorganisations, transfer pricing and cost-sharing agreements, among others. He advises on direct and indirect taxes.
  3. 4
    Antonio Amendola
    Dias Carneiro Advogados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2024 | Band 4 | 17 Years Ranked
    Co-head of department Antonio Amendola fields knowledge of the tax implications of transactions, including fiscal efficiency issues. He also advises on concession agreements.
  4. Breno Ferreira Martins Vasconcelos
    4
    Breno Ferreira Martins Vasconcelos
    Mannrich e Vasconcelos Advogados
    Mannrich e Vasconcelos Advogados | Head of Tax: Non-contentious
    2024 | Band 4 | 4 Years Ranked
    Breno Ferreira Martins Vasconcelos is co-head of the tax department and is a practitioner whose work has allowed him to gather experience particularly on social security mandates. He also offers tax litigation skills.
  5. Carlos Eduardo Marino Orsolon
    4
    Carlos Eduardo Marino Orsolon
    Demarest Advogados
    Demarest Advogados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2024 | Band 4 | 4 Years Ranked
    Partner Carlos Eduardo Marino Orsolon has fostered his tax knowledge to be able to assist clients with transactional issues, including cross-border M&A. He can also act on tax restructuring issues and is acquainted with both direct and indirect tax regimes, including PIS/COFINS and IRPJ.
  6. Diego Miguita
    4
    Diego Miguita
    Tauil & Chequer Advogados in association with Mayer Brown
    Tauil & Chequer Advogados in association with Mayer Brown | Tax: Non-contentious
    2024 | Band 4 | 5 Years Ranked
    Diego Miguita is a partner who draws upon his knowledge of tax affairs to advise clients on indirect taxes such as PIS/COFINS and ICMS. He also deals with tax elements of transactional issues.
  7. Douglas Mota
    4
    Douglas Mota
    Demarest Advogados
    Demarest Advogados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2024 | Band 4 | 9 Years Ranked
    Head of department Douglas Mota offers advice to clients on mandates relating to indirect taxes, including tax regimes such as ICMS. He is also able to act on the tax-related elements of M&A deals. He additionally offers tax litigation expertise.
  8. Flávio Veitzman
    4
    Flávio Veitzman
    Pinheiro Neto Advogados
    Pinheiro Neto Advogados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2024 | Band 4 | 4 Years Ranked
    Flávio Veitzman maintains his ranking due to his work on tax mandates related to transactions, such as M&A. He also deals with corporate reorganisations.
  9. Guido Vinci
    4
    Guido Vinci
    Tauil & Chequer Advogados in association with Mayer Brown
    Tauil & Chequer Advogados in association with Mayer Brown | Tax: Non-contentious
    2024 | Band 4 | 17 Years Ranked
    Co-head of department Guido Vinci is a practitioner who tackles corporate tax matters on behalf of clients. He is able to assist with the tax elements of M&A and finance transactions.
  10. Hermano Notaroberto Barbosa
    4
    Hermano Notaroberto Barbosa
    BMA – Barbosa, Müssnich, Aragão
    BMA – Barbosa, Müssnich, Aragão | Tax: Non-contentious
    2024 | Band 4 | 5 Years Ranked
    Hermano Notaroberto Barbosa is a partner who is instructed by clients to provide assistance with transactional matters as well as corporate ones. He can handle the fiscal implications of M&A and corporate reorganisations.
  11. José Otavio Faloppa
    4
    José Otavio Faloppa
    BMA – Barbosa, Müssnich, Aragão
    BMA – Barbosa, Müssnich, Aragão | Tax: Non-contentious
    2024 | Band 4 | 13 Years Ranked
    Partner José Otavio Faloppa's practice sees him advise clients on the fiscal consequences of transactions, including M&A and corporate reorganisations.
  12. Paulo César Ruzisca Vaz
    4
    Paulo César Ruzisca Vaz
    VBSO Advogados
    VBSO Advogados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2024 | Band 4 | 17 Years Ranked
    Co-head of department Paulo César Ruzisca Vaz is occupied with matters concerning the analysis of the tax consequences of financial reorganisations. He also has experience dealing with social security contributions.
  13. Paulo César Teixeira Duarte Filho
    4
    Paulo César Teixeira Duarte Filho
    Stocche Forbes Advogados
    Stocche Forbes Advogados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2024 | Band 4 | 12 Years Ranked
    Co-head of department Paulo César Teixeira Duarte Filho is a practitioner with a focus on indirect taxes, including ICMS, IPO and PIS/COFINS. He is able to deal with corporate restructuring and transactions.
  14. Rafael Macedo Malheiro
    4
    Rafael Macedo Malheiro
    Madrona Fialho Advogados
    Madrona Fialho Advogados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2024 | Band 4 | 10 Years Ranked
    Co-head of department Rafael Macedo Malheiro wields experience acting on both transactional and consultancy tax issues, including corporate reorganisations and M&A deals.
  15. Ramon Tomazela Santos
    4
    Ramon Tomazela Santos
    Mariz de Oliveira e Siqueira Campos Advogados
    Mariz de Oliveira e Siqueira Campos Advogados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2024 | Band 4 | 5 Years Ranked
    Ramon Tomazela Santos is a partner who is acquainted with matters such as corporate and international taxation, including transfer pricing issues.
  16. Ricardo F. Bolan
    4
    Ricardo F. Bolan
    Lefosse Advogados
    Lefosse Advogados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2024 | Band 4 | 17 Years Ranked
    Partner Ricardo Bolan is able to assist clients with tax mandates, including corporate reorganisations and the review of tax aspects of important transactions.
  17. Thais de Barros Meira
    4
    Thais de Barros Meira
    BMA – Barbosa, Müssnich, Aragão
    BMA – Barbosa, Müssnich, Aragão | Tax: Non-contentious
    2024 | Band 4 | 3 Years Ranked
    Partner Thais de Barros Meira has a tax practice focused on transactional mandates, including M&A and financing deals. She also acts on corporate reorganisations.
  18. Valter de Souza Lobato
    4
    Valter de Souza Lobato
    Sacha Calmon - Misabel Derzi Consultores e Advogados
    Sacha Calmon - Misabel Derzi Consultores e Advogados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2024 | Band 4 | 13 Years Ranked
    Co-head of department Valter de Souza Lobato is often seen assisting clients with corporate taxation, including matters related to income tax and social security contributions. He also acts on transactions, handling the tax aspects of deals.
  19. Lavinia Moraes de Almeida Nogueira Junqueira
    J Legal Team - Junqueira Ie Advogados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2024 | Band 4
  20. Pedro Guilherme Accorsi Lunardelli
    Advocacia Lunardelli | Tax: Non-contentious
    2024 | Band 4
5

Band 5

  1. André de Souza Carvalho
    5
    André de Souza Carvalho
    Veirano Advogados
    Veirano Advogados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2024 | Band 5 | 17 Years Ranked
    Partner André de Souza Carvalho often leverages his tax knowledge on mandates such as international taxation, tax planning and corporate reorganisations.
  2. André Mendes Moreira
    5
    André Mendes Moreira
    Sacha Calmon - Misabel Derzi Consultores e Advogados
    Sacha Calmon - Misabel Derzi Consultores e Advogados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2024 | Band 5 | 14 Years Ranked
    Partner André Mendes Moreira is well equipped to advise clients on income taxation, including matters related to tax credits and deductions.
  3. Antonio Carlos Guidoni Filho
    5
    Antonio Carlos Guidoni Filho
    Vella Pugliese Buosi e Guidoni Advogados
    Vella Pugliese Buosi e Guidoni Advogados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2024 | Band 5 | 15 Years Ranked
    Antonio Carlos Guidoni Filho is head of the tax department. His long-standing practice enables him to tackle tax planning mandates, including those concerning cross-border mandates. He can also handle the tax implications of corporate transactions.
  4. Bruno Aguiar
    5
    Bruno Aguiar
    Rayes & Fagundes Advogados Associados | Head of Tax: Non-contentious
    2024 | Band 5 | 3 Years Ranked
    Bruno Aguiar is a co-head of the department and wields knowledge about both direct and indirect taxes. He is seen acting on transactional issues as well as providing tax consultancy advice.
  5. Camila Galvão e Anderi Silva
    5
    Camila Galvão e Anderi Silva
    Machado Meyer
    Machado Meyer | Tax: Non-contentious
    2024 | Band 5 | 4 Years Ranked
    Camila is very skilled, professional, solution-oriented and responsive. She is quite experienced with the market network and has strong knowledge about the oil and gas industry.
  6. Christiano Chagas Monteiro De Melo
    5
    Christiano Chagas Monteiro De Melo
    Demarest Advogados
    Demarest Advogados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2024 | Band 5 | 12 Years Ranked
    Christiano Chagas Monteiro De Melo is a partner who shows experience in transactional tax mandates, including those related to M&A. He also possesses knowledge of international taxation. He is familiar with representing clients from the banking and finance sector.
  7. Diogo Figueiredo
    5
    Diogo Figueiredo
    Schneider Pugliese
    Schneider Pugliese | Tax: Non-contentious
    2024 | Band 5 | 3 Years Ranked
    Diogo Figueiredo is a co-head of the tax department. He shows skills in advising clients on tax mandates involving corporate reorganisation and international taxation, including transfer pricing.
  8. Eduardo Santos Arruda Madeira
    5
    Eduardo Santos Arruda Madeira
    Lacaz Martins, Pereira Neto, Gurevich & Schoueri Advogados
    Lacaz Martins, Pereira Neto, Gurevich & Schoueri Advogados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2024 | Band 5 | 2 Years Ranked
    Partner Eduardo Santos Arruda Madeira is retained by clients for his in-depth knowledge of tax matters, including those dealing with IRPJ, CSLL and PIS/COFINS.
  9. Fabiana Carsoni Alves Fernandes da Silva
    5
    Fabiana Carsoni Alves Fernandes da Silva
    Mariz de Oliveira e Siqueira Campos Advogados
    Mariz de Oliveira e Siqueira Campos Advogados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2024 | Band 5 | 3 Years Ranked
    Partner Fabiana Carsoni Alves Fernandes da Silva is known for her work regarding tax planning in corporate reorganisations, tax implications on carbon credits and transfer pricing adjustments.
  10. Fernanda Sá Freire Figlioulo
    5
    Fernanda Sá Freire Figlioulo
    Machado Meyer
    Machado Meyer | Tax: Non-contentious
    2024 | Band 5 | 2 Years Ranked
    She's just brilliant. She has total mastery of the subject, is extremely prepared for meetings and quickly understands our business. She is certainly one of the firm's most valuable assets.
  11. Flavio Mifano
    5
    Flavio Mifano
    Mattos Filho
    Mattos Filho | Tax: Non-contentious
    2024 | Band 5 | 4 Years Ranked
    Flavio has deep knowledge of the tax and financial market. He understands the commercial aspects in detail and is able to propose solutions that effectively work. He has great communication skills.
  12. Gilberto Ayres Moreira
    5
    Gilberto Ayres Moreira
    Ayres Ribeiro Advogados
    Ayres Ribeiro Advogados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2024 | Band 5 | 9 Years Ranked
    Head of department Gilberto Ayres Moreira's tax abilities enable him to act on mandates regarding direct and indirect taxes, as well as international taxation. He also offers experience in M&A transactions and tackling the tax ramifications arising from them. He is familiar with tax regimes such as ICMS, PIS/COFINS and IPI.
  13. Jerry Levers de Abreu
    5
    Jerry Levers de Abreu
    Demarest Advogados
    Demarest Advogados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2024 | Band 5 | 3 Years Ranked
    Partner Jerry Levers de Abreu is known for his ability to handle the tax implications of corporate reorganisations and M&A transactions.
  14. João Agripino Maia
    5
    João Agripino Maia
    Schmidt, Valois, Miranda, Ferreira & Agel
    Schmidt, Valois, Miranda, Ferreira & Agel | Tax: Non-contentious
    2024 | Band 5 | 14 Years Ranked
    João Agripino Maia offers experience in corporate taxation, including M&A and the restructuring of business models. He also advises on the tax aspects of finance deals. He is particularly sought after to represent clients from the oil and gas industry.
  15. João Paulo Cavinatto
    5
    João Paulo Cavinatto
    Lefosse Advogados
    Lefosse Advogados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2024 | Band 5 | 3 Years Ranked
    João has been our trusted advisor for years, as he knows our sector, in addition to providing creative solutions for unprecedented structures, which has contributed to the success of our business.
  16. Luciana Aguiar
    5
    Luciana Aguiar
    ALMA Law
    ALMA Law | Tax: Non-contentious
    2024 | Band 5 | 1 Years Ranked
    Partner Luciana Aguiar is frequently retained by clients to assist with tax implications on M&A, tax credits and legal opinions on PIS/COFINS.
  17. Luis Henrique Conceição Costa
    5
    Luis Henrique Conceição Costa
    BMA – Barbosa, Müssnich, Aragão
    BMA – Barbosa, Müssnich, Aragão | Tax: Non-contentious
    2024 | Band 5 | 3 Years Ranked
    Luis Henrique Conceição Costa benefits from his tax experience to advise clients on corporate fiscal issues as well as transactional operations. He can act on M&A, corporate reorganisations and international taxation.
  18. 5
    Luiz Gustavo Bichara
    Bichara Advogados
    Bichara Advogados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2024 | Band 5 | 1 Years Ranked
    Luiz Gustavo is very fast and attentive to trends. He is very assertive and positions himself well for decision-making. He has agility, availability and technical knowledge.
  19. Marcos Tranchesi Ortiz
    5
    Marcos Tranchesi Ortiz
    Madrona Fialho Advogados
    Madrona Fialho Advogados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2024 | Band 5 | 2 Years Ranked
    Marcos Tranchesi Ortiz receives market attention for his experience and solid track record in the tax advisory field, as well as for his adept handling of tax restructuring and planning.
  20. Maria Fernanda Furtado Fernandes
    5
    Maria Fernanda Furtado Fernandes
    Trench Rossi Watanabe
    Trench Rossi Watanabe | Tax: Non-contentious
    2024 | Band 5 | 9 Years Ranked
    Maria Fernanda Furtado Fernandes is a seasoned partner on tax matters related to stake acquisition, transfer pricing and tax planning.
  21. Maurício Barros
    5
    Maurício Barros
    Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados
    Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2024 | Band 5 | 4 Years Ranked
    Maurício Barros is a partner who is often seen advising clients on matters regarding indirect taxes, including ICMS and PIS/COFINS. He is also able to act on cross-border transactional matters, including those involving acquisitions.
  22. Rafael de Moraes Amorim
    5
    Rafael de Moraes Amorim
    Vieira Rezende
    Vieira Rezende | Tax: Non-contentious
    2024 | Band 5 | 8 Years Ranked
    Rafael de Moraes Amorim is co-head of the department and has cultivated a practice of advising clients on fiscal issues concerning transactions such as M&A. He is also able to work on tax compliance and has additional understanding of accounting matters.
  23. Renata Correia Cubas
    5
    Renata Correia Cubas
    Mattos Filho
    Mattos Filho | Tax: Non-contentious
    2024 | Band 5 | 9 Years Ranked
    Renata Correia Cubas is skilled at representing clients before the Brazilian Congress to address the impacts of tax reform in the electricity power sector as well as tax structuring and tax risk mitigation.
  24. Renato Faria
    5
    Renato Faria
    Martins Villac Advogados
    Martins Villac Advogados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2024 | Band 5 | 4 Years Ranked
    Renato Faria is a partner of the firm who acts as co-head of the tax department. He has shown expertise in dealing with indirect tax, including PIS/COFINS and IOF. He is also able to advise on transactional matters.
  25. 5
    Rodrigo Maito da Silveira
    Dias Carneiro Advogados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2024 | Band 5 | 12 Years Ranked
    Rodrigo Maito da Silveira is co-head of the tax department. He has experience dealing with mandates such as international taxation and indirect taxes.
  26. Ronaldo Rayes
    5
    Ronaldo Rayes
    Rayes & Fagundes Advogados Associados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2024 | Band 5 | 2 Years Ranked
    Ronaldo Rayes has a solid track record of providing tax advice to clients regarding tax planning, tax audits and tax compensation programmes.
  27. Claudia Liguori Affonso Maluf
    CBLM Advogados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2024 | Band 5
  28. Luca Priolli Salvoni
    Cascione Advogados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2024 | Band 5
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Band 6

  1. Carlos Eduardo Navarro
    6
    Carlos Eduardo Navarro
    Galvão Villani, Navarro, Zangiácomo e Bardella Advogados
    Galvão Villani, Navarro, Zangiácomo e Bardella Advogados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2024 | Band 6 | 1 Years Ranked
    Carlos Eduardo Navarro joins the rankings this year after an active performance handling tax aspects of a mining project, assessment of tax efficiency and tax planning.
  2. Leonardo Homsy
    6
    Leonardo Homsy
    Mattos Filho
    Mattos Filho | Tax: Non-contentious
    2024 | Band 6 | 4 Years Ranked
    Partner Leonardo Homsy has experience in mandates requiring knowledge of international taxation and customs issues.
  3. Maria Carolina Bachur
    6
    Maria Carolina Bachur
    Lobo de Rizzo Advogados
    Lobo de Rizzo Advogados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2024 | Band 6 | 1 Years Ranked
    Maria Carolina is helpful, attentive to our needs and has very deep tax technical knowledge. She knows how to apply all her knowledge to meet our needs.
  4. Mariana Miranda Lima
    6
    Mariana Miranda Lima
    Lobo de Rizzo Advogados
    Lobo de Rizzo Advogados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2024 | Band 6 | 3 Years Ranked
    Mariana Miranda Lima is familiar with mandates related to tax efficiency in transactions. She also advises clients on corporate reorganisations and international taxation.
  5. 6
    Murillo Estevam Allevato Neto
    Bichara Advogados
    Bichara Advogados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2024 | Band 6 | 3 Years Ranked
    Murillo Estevam Allevato Neto is well equipped to tackle corporate fiscal matters, including M&A and income taxation. He also advises clients on social security contributions.
  6. Rafael Garcia Rodrigues dos Santos
    6
    Rafael Garcia Rodrigues dos Santos
    Souto Correa Advogados
    Souto Correa Advogados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2024 | Band 6 | 3 Years Ranked
    I admire Rafael's experience, speed, assertiveness and objectivity. He knows how to conduct the issues according to the target audience. He is highly qualified and knows our business.
  7. 6
    Renata Ribeiro Kingston
    Mello Torres
    Mello Torres | Tax: Non-contentious
    2024 | Band 6 | 1 Years Ranked
    Renata has very clear reasoning. She is technical and the quality of the work made me feel at ease. She proved to be a very deep professional and a good negotiator; I was very pleased.
  8. Ricardo Maitto Silveira
    6
    Ricardo Maitto Silveira
    TozziniFreire Advogados
    TozziniFreire Advogados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2024 | Band 6 | 1 Years Ranked
    Ricardo Maitto is a unique professional. He is attentive, has business vision and knows how to seek solutions to highly complex demands.
  9. Thais Veiga Shingai
    6
    Thais Veiga Shingai
    Mannrich e Vasconcelos Advogados
    Mannrich e Vasconcelos Advogados | Head of Tax: Non-contentious
    2024 | Band 6 | 3 Years Ranked
    Thais Veiga Shingai demonstrates experience in corporate fiscal matters, including providing advice on income taxes and the tax ramifications of establishing new businesses.
    Key sectors
    Financial Services|Health and Life Sciences|Industrials, Engineering and Manufacturing|Retail and Consumer
  10. Thiago Medaglia
    6
    Thiago Medaglia
    TozziniFreire Advogados
    TozziniFreire Advogados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2024 | Band 6 | 3 Years Ranked
    Thiago Medaglia is often involved in mandates requiring knowledge of the fiscal aspects of M&A transactions, as well as familiarity with tax planning strategies for the setting up of new businesses.
  11. Matheus Bueno Oliveira
    Bueno Tax Lawyers | Tax: Non-contentious
    2024 | Band 6
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Up and Coming

  1. U
    Alexandre Gleria
    asbz | Tax: Non-contentious
    2024 | Up and Coming | 2 Years Ranked
    Head of department Alexandre Gleria is recognised by clients for his track record in tax advisory matters, with a good offering in transfer pricing and tax restructuring.
  2. Álvaro Lucasechi
    U
    Álvaro Lucasechi
    KLA Advogados
    KLA Advogados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2024 | Up and Coming | 3 Years Ranked
    Up-and-coming lawyer Álvaro Lucasechi is a partner who is acquainted with matters concerning indirect taxes, including ICMS, ISS and PIS/COFINS.
  3. Breno Sarpi
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    Breno Sarpi
    Lefosse Advogados
    Lefosse Advogados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2024 | Up and Coming | 3 Years Ranked
    Up-and-coming lawyer Breno Sarpi maintains his ranking this year due to his work handling tax planning matters. He also has knowledge of the tax aspects of corporate reorganisations.
  4. Bruna Marrara
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    Bruna Marrara
    Machado Meyer
    Machado Meyer | Tax: Non-contentious
    2024 | Up and Coming | 2 Years Ranked
    Up-and-coming lawyer Bruna Marrara has a tax consultancy practice that allows her to advise on tax planning and tax aspects of M&A transactions.
  5. Bruno Habib Negreiros Barbosa
    U
    Bruno Habib Negreiros Barbosa
    Veirano Advogados
    Veirano Advogados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2024 | Up and Coming | 3 Years Ranked
    Up-and-coming lawyer Bruno Habib Negreiros Barbosa is seen advising clients on corporate tax mandates, including the taxation of the digital economy, as well as transactional issues, such as M&A.
  6. U
    Danilo Leal
    asbz | Tax: Non-contentious
    2024 | Up and Coming | 2 Years Ranked
    Danilo is a very agile and always available professional. He has a mindset focused on helping the client solve the problem whatever it may be.
  7. Eduardo Martinelli Carvalho
    U
    Eduardo Martinelli Carvalho
    Lobo de Rizzo Advogados
    Lobo de Rizzo Advogados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2024 | Up and Coming | 7 Years Ranked
    Eduardo Martinelli has experience combined with technique, with a clear and objective approach to the most complex topics. He challenges us to identify improvements and mitigate risks.
  8. Fernando Moura
    U
    Fernando Moura
    Sacha Calmon - Misabel Derzi Consultores e Advogados
    Sacha Calmon - Misabel Derzi Consultores e Advogados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2024 | Up and Coming | 3 Years Ranked
    Up-and-coming practitioner Fernando Moura focuses his practice on dealing with direct taxation matters. He is also able to act on international tax issues.
  9. Flavio Yoshida
    U
    Flavio Yoshida
    Rayes & Fagundes Advogados Associados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2024 | Up and Coming | 3 Years Ranked
    Up-and-coming lawyer Flavio Yoshida is an active practitioner dealing with tax planning mandates. He is particularly versed in indirect tax issues and the pharmaceutical industry.
  10. Gabriel Paranaguá
    U
    Gabriel Paranaguá
    Felsberg Advogados
    Felsberg Advogados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2024 | Up and Coming | 3 Years Ranked
    Up-and-coming partner Gabriel Paranaguá's activity in the tax arena sees him advising clients on tax planning as well as on international taxation issues.
  11. Heitor Ribeiro
    U
    Heitor Ribeiro
    Gaia Silva Gaede Advogados
    Gaia Silva Gaede Advogados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2024 | Up and Coming | 2 Years Ranked
    Heitor has demonstrated excellent mastery in dealing with highly complex cases. His ability to analyse legal situations and formulate effective legal strategies is remarkable.
  12. Paulo Arthur Cavalvante Koury
    U
    Paulo Arthur Cavalvante Koury
    Aires Barreto Advogados Associados
    Aires Barreto Advogados Associados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2024 | Up and Coming | 3 Years Ranked
    Paulo Arthur Cavalvante Koury is an up-and-coming tax practitioner who offers experience in matters concerning corporate taxes. He is also active on transactional mandates, where he handles the tax ramifications of such issues.
  13. Gabriela Jajah
    SiqueiraCastro - Advogados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2024 | Up and Coming

Associates to watch

  1. Camilla Lagrasta
    Lefosse Advogados
    Lefosse Advogados | Tax: Non-contentious
    2024 | Associates to watch | 3 Years Ranked
    Associate-to-watch Camilla Lagrasta is able to advise on tax aspects related to transactions, including the analysis of income tax. She also assists clients with tax matters regarding corporate restructuring.