Tax Non-contentious: Highly Regarded | Brazil: Transactional

Cescon, Barrieu, Flesch & Barreto Advogados is a full-service firm frequently retained by companies from a range of industries, including pharmaceuticals, energy and consumer goods, to provide counsel on the fiscal aspects of transactional mandates. The team draws upon its market-leading corporate practice to assist clients with the tax issues arising from IPOs, corporate reorganisations and M&A. It boasts additional capability handling sector-specific tax matters.

KLA Advogados has a noteworthy practice with experience advising national and multinational companies on a range of tax matters. The team is frequently retained by clients to assist with the fiscal aspects of corporate mandates, including tax structuring in the context of M&A deals and transfer pricing advice relating to corporate reorganisations. It also boasts a considerable amount of experience handling the full spectrum of federal, state and municipal taxes, including PIS/COFINS, ICMS and IPI.

Lobo de Rizzo Advogados is a well-regarded firm often instructed by companies in the pharmaceutical, manufacturing and technology sectors to assist with tax matters arising from corporate and commercial activities. It has experience advising on the fiscal aspects of M&A, IPOs and reorganisations, being particularly recognised for its expertise in the field of transfer pricing. The team's clients also benefit from its ability to deal with social security contributions and the full spectrum of indirect taxes, such as CIDE and ICMS, and direct taxes, such as IRPJ and CSLL.

Tauil & Chequer Advogados in association with Mayer Brown is a well-known firm that maintains a strong tax consultancy practice advising on the fiscal aspects of financial investments, M&A and corporate reorganisations. Clients from an array of industries, including oil and gas, energy and telecommunications, also benefit from its strong ability to advise on cross-border mandates owing to its cooperation agreement with Mayer Brown.

VBSO Advogados is a respected firm that is regularly instructed by domestic players from the power industry to provide advice on a range of tax issues, including state and municipal taxes such as ICMS and ISS, as well as social security contributions. The team has additional expertise in assisting companies with the fiscal aspects of acquisitions and corporate reorganisations.

Bichara Advogados is a respected firm recognised in the tax arena for its growing consultancy practice. It advises players from a range of industries, including telecommunications, energy and technology, on tax issues relating to M&A, IPOs and corporate reorganisations. The team has a vast amount of experience assisting clients with both direct and indirect tax matters, including PIS/COFINS and ICMS, as well as IRPJ and CSLL.

Castro Barros Advogados is a Rio de Janeiro-based firm assisting companies operating in the energy, telecommunications and retail sectors with the fiscal aspects of commercial mandates such as M&A and corporate restructuring, including tax planning and transfer pricing advice. The team has experience handling matters involving both direct and indirect taxes, such as IRPJ and CSLL, as well as ICMS and PIS/COFINS.

Dias Carneiro Advogados is regularly retained by companies stemming from a range of industries, including banking, manufacturing and gaming, to assist with the fiscal aspects of corporate mandates. The team has experience issuing legal opinions on tax issues arising from acquisitions, as well as providing tax planning consultancy work.

Felsberg Advogados is a well-regarded firm assisting companies hailing from a range of industries, including food and beverages, energy and healthcare, with a range of tax matters relating to the operation of their businesses in Brazil. The team also draws upon the firm's market-leading insolvency practice to advise on the fiscal aspects of debt restructuring and judicial reorganisation mandates.

Gaia Silva Gaede Advogados is a respected firm assisting domestic and international companies from a range of industries, including energy, retail and technology, with tax issues relating to their business activities in Brazil. The team has expertise advising clients on matters relating to both direct taxes, such as IRPJ and CSLL, and indirect taxes, such as PIS/COFINS and ICMS, as well as social security contributions.

Machado Associados has a respected practice that is frequently retained by clients in the cosmetics, technology and infrastructure sectors to advise on the fiscal impacts of M&A, corporate reorganisations and financial transactions. The team also boasts experience handling the full spectrum of federal, state and municipal taxes, such as PIS/COFINS, ICMS and ISS.

Madrona Fialho Advogados is an accomplished firm drawing upon its expertise in advising important domestic clients on indirect taxes and tax ramifications in transactional mandates, such as tax implications on acquisition of shares, tax risk assessment, tax planning, ICMS benefits and renegotiation of tax liabilities. The firm is acquainted with clients from diverse industries, such as the banking and finance, technology, retail and insurance sectors.

Rayes & Fagundes Advogados Associados is a firm with sector experience that encompasses the provision of advice on corporate taxation mandates, including M&A transactions and reorganisations. The team is also able to work on social contribution issues as well as customs matters. The team is familiar with both direct and indirect fiscal regimes. Its clients often come from the pharma and technology industries.

Schneider, Pugliese, Sztokfisz e Figueiredo Sociedade de Advogados is regularly retained to advise well-known domestic and international players from diverse industries, including energy, cosmetics and insurance, on a range of fiscal mandates, boasting particular expertise in indirect taxes such as PIS/COFINS, ICMS and IPI.

Utumi Advogados is a specialised boutique firm assisting domestic and international companies from diverse industries, including food and beverages, engineering and consumer products, with an array of tax matters. The team has experience advising clients on the tax implications of reorganisations and IPOs. It is well versed in handling federal taxes, such as PIS/COFINS, as well as international taxation mandates, such as transfer pricing and matters relating to double taxation treaties.

Vella Pugliese Buosi e Guidoni Advogados is well versed in assisting companies hailing from diverse industries, including energy, technology and investment management, with the fiscal implications of a range of corporate and financial operations, such as acquisitions and investment structuring mandates. The team boasts expertise in advising clients on both direct taxes, such as IRPJ and CSLL, and indirect taxes, such as ICMS and PIS/COFINS.

Vieira Rezende has a recognised tax practice assisting domestic and multinational companies from a range of industries, including oil and gas, mining and energy, with the fiscal implications of corporate operations such as M&A, debt restructuring and IPOs. Its clients benefit from the firm's capability of advising on both federal and state taxes, boasting additional expertise in handling matters relating to customs and special tax regimes such as REPETRO.

asbz assists clients with both transactional and consultancy issues. Mandates include the analysis of the tax aspects of M&A and other deals. Furthermore, the team acts on matters regarding indirect tax regimes such as ICMS, as well as on corporate reorganisations, tax exemptions and transfer pricing. The firm is familiar with important tech companies and companies from the aviation industry. It additionally offers tax litigation skills.

Ayres Ribeiro Advogados uses its tax experience to act on matters requiring knowledge of direct and indirect taxes, including regimes such as ICMS, PIS/COFINS and IPI. The firm is often seen advising on the tax implications of commercial agreements as well as providing assistance with tax credits and tax planning. It is familiar with contentious mandates. Its clients come from diverse sectors, including the food and beverage and agribusiness industries.

CGM Advogados is a well-recognised firm with a growing tax department assisting companies hailing from diverse industries, including technology, pharmaceuticals and automotive, with a range of tax issues. The team has experience advising clients on the fiscal implications of corporate reorganisations, boasting particular expertise in handling indirect taxes such as PIS/COFINS, IPI and ICMS.

Huck, Otranto, Camargo Advogados furnishes advice to a vast national clientele comprising players from an array of industries including pharmaceuticals, education and real estate development. It has experience assisting clients with tax structuring mandates arising from corporate reorganisations and M&A. The team is well versed in the full range of direct and indirect taxes, regularly advising companies on corporate income tax, ICMS and ISS matters.

Mannrich e Vasconcelos Advogados offers the necessary tax skills to assist clients with mandates relating to corporate fiscal issues, including income taxation and devising tax-efficient strategies. It also deals with social security contributions and can act on transactional matters. The team is sought after by clients from the healthcare, agribusiness and chemical industries, among others.

Peixoto e Cury Advogados is a capable firm that has secured an important position in the market due to its work advising clients on indirect taxes, including PIS/COFINS, as well as on social security contributions. The team has further skills in the tax issues relating to M&A transactions and corporate matters. Clients often come from the entertainment, media, and operations and maintenance industries.

Rolim, Goulart, Cardoso Advogados boasts a recognised tax department that is frequently retained by companies from the food and beverage, automotive and steel manufacturing industries to advise on tax matters arising from reorganisations, IPOs and acquisitions. It boasts expertise in handling the full spectrum of federal, state and municipal taxes, including PIS/COFINS, ICMS and ISS, as well as customs, income tax and international mandates relating to double taxation treaties.

Souto Correa Advogados retains tax lawyers with experience insecuring tax benefits and optimising tax efficiency, as well as in assisting clients with tax compliance and resolving double taxation challenges. The firm is often seen handling issues related to ICMS, PIS/COFINS, CSLL, ITBI, etc. It also acts on the tax ramifications of corporate restructuring and advises clients on the impacts of tax reform. Clients are active in the technology, energy, and food and beverage sectors, among others.

Velloza Advogados has a practice group known for its experience assisting companies hailing particularly from the financial sector with tax consultancy work. The team advises clients on the tax structuring of corporate transactions as well as matters relating to tax credits and direct and indirect contributions.

Bocater, Camargo, Costa e Silva, Rodrigues Advogados Associados holds experience in corporate taxation, including income tax and the tax elements of M&A deals. The team also provides advice on corporate reorganisations and transfer pricing. Its clients come from the financial, oil and gas, and pharmaceutical industries.

Campos Mello Advogados in cooperation with DLA Piper possesses a multidisciplinary team with experience in handling cross-border tax matters, including transfer pricing and M&A deals. The firm is regularly mandated by clients to assist with issues comprehending ICMS and PIS/COFINS. It is frequently sought after by clients from the food, energy and telecommunication sectors.

Farroco Abreu Advogados has cultivated a tax practice that allows it to provide assistance with tax regimes such as PIS/COFINS and ICMS. The team is able to perform analysis on tax efficiency, as well as deal with tax issues of corporate restructuring and give legal assistance with the drafting of tax bills.

FCAM - Ferraz de Camargo e Matsunaga Advogados is in possession of knowledge regarding matters involving corporate income tax and is able to provide analysis of tax incentives and tax risks. The team also deals with transfer pricing, special tax regimes and issues arising from M&A transactions. It is acquainted with clients from the automotive, agribusiness and technology sectors.

Maneira Advogados shows skills in providing guidance to clients on tax risk assessments, transfer pricing, tax burden reduction and tax credits. The firm is also adept at providing counsel on the tax consequences of M&A transactions. Clients from the energy, oil and gas and retail sectors are often advised by the team.