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Deloitte's tax consulting practice in Brazil has 480 professionals including 24 partners and covers all the practice areas that a taxpayer needs to be on top of, including indirect taxes and transfer pricing. Led by partner Cristina Arantes de Almeida ... [more]

Deloitte's tax consulting practice in Brazil has 480 professionals including 24 partners and covers all the practice areas that a taxpayer needs to be on top of, including indirect taxes and transfer pricing. Led by partner Cristina Arantes de Almeida Berry the practice is developing new tax technology for clients to respond to the fact that more and more of the tax authorities's services are going electronic. There is a transfer pricing team of 45 transfer pricing professionals led by partner Fernando Matos.

Ernst & Young is at the forefront of the Brazilian tax market. Romero Tavares is head of the corporate tax advisory team. Marcelo Lira and Gil Mendes are well known as leading corporate tax, cross-border structuring and M&A advisers and the firm is acknowledged ... [more]

Ernst & Young is at the forefront of the Brazilian tax market. Romero Tavares is head of the corporate tax advisory team. Marcelo Lira and Gil Mendes are well known as leading corporate tax, cross-border structuring and M&A advisers and the firm is acknowledged as doing a considerable and consistent volume of work.

Roberto Quiroga Mosquera and Andréa Bazzo Lauletta of Mattos Filho, Veiga Filho, Marrey Jr e Quiroga Advogados are praised for the excellence of their capital markets and financial products advice. The firm is a leader in corporate tax, M&A and restructuring ... [more]

Roberto Quiroga Mosquera and Andréa Bazzo Lauletta of Mattos Filho, Veiga Filho, Marrey Jr e Quiroga Advogados are praised for the excellence of their capital markets and financial products advice. The firm is a leader in corporate tax, M&A and restructuring and bankruptcy work. Luiz Felipe Centeno Ferraz, who joined the firm in June 2010 from Demarest e Almeida, has big-four experience with PwC and Deloitte in New York.

Pinheiro Neto Advogados represents high profile clients in the banking, food and energy sectors. The practice works on numerous transfer pricing transactions for one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world. Ricardo Becker specialises in ... [more]

Pinheiro Neto Advogados represents high profile clients in the banking, food and energy sectors. The practice works on numerous transfer pricing transactions for one of the largest pharmaceutical companies in the world. Ricardo Becker specialises in transactional tax and transfer pricing, particularly for capital markets and financial products. He is a former chairman of the CVM (Comissão de Valores Mobiliários – Brazil's Securities Exchange Commission) and a member of the Federal Tax Reform Committee, so has an outstanding profile in the market. PwC's tax team excels in the Brazilian tax market providing leadership. Partner Nélio Weiss is a key figure in the transfer pricing, corporate tax and cross-border structuring areas.

KPMG is a strong competitor in the Brazilian tax market. Their volume of work has been key to this distinction. Partners Roberto Haddad and Diogo Ruiz are leading cross-border structuring specialists in Brazil and Carlos Eduardo Toro was acknowledged ... [more]

KPMG is a strong competitor in the Brazilian tax market. Their volume of work has been key to this distinction. Partners Roberto Haddad and Diogo Ruiz are leading cross-border structuring specialists in Brazil and Carlos Eduardo Toro was acknowledged to be a "transfer pricing expert".

The tax practice of Lefosse Advogados in cooperation with Linklaters focuses on four key areas, transactional tax work, international tax, complex tax advice and tax litigation. Partner and head of the tax department Gustavo Lian Haddad heads the group ... [more]

The tax practice of Lefosse Advogados in cooperation with Linklaters focuses on four key areas, transactional tax work, international tax, complex tax advice and tax litigation. Partner and head of the tax department Gustavo Lian Haddad heads the group of three partners and 20 other fee earners. His practice includes tax consultancy and planning, taxation of international operations/transactions, planning in corporate restructuring and acquisitions, capital markets and administrative tax litigation. Fellow partner Ricardo Bolan has significant experience of tax consultancy and direct and indirect tax planning. Marcos Carvalho is also a partner in the tax practice. His strengths are in administrative and judicial tax litigation.

Machado Meyer Sendacz e Opice is an established local and international tax firm. The firm's approach and sophisticated transactional advice, makes them a favourite for tax planning and consultancy work.

Ulhôa Canto Rezende e Guerra's outstanding performance in tax litigation, particularly before the Federal Supreme Court, have meant that they have worked on some of the leading cases in Brazil. The practice is divided into three departments: corporate ... [more]

Ulhôa Canto Rezende e Guerra's outstanding performance in tax litigation, particularly before the Federal Supreme Court, have meant that they have worked on some of the leading cases in Brazil. The practice is divided into three departments: corporate tax, tax consulting/judicial tax litigation and administrative tax litigation. The tax department is led by partner, Gustavo Brigagão, who is respected for his indirect tax and tax controversy expertise.

Dias de Souza Advogados is led by partner Hamilton Dias de Souza, who is a distinguished tax controversy and litigation adviser. The practice has six partners and 13 other fee earners.

Founding partner Luís Eduardo Schoueri of Lacaz Martins, Halembeck, Pereira Neto, Gurevich & Schoueri Advogados is a full-time professor of tax legislation at the Law School of the University of São Paulo. Alexandre Siciliano Borges is head of tax consultingand ... [more]

Founding partner Luís Eduardo Schoueri of Lacaz Martins, Halembeck, Pereira Neto, Gurevich & Schoueri Advogados is a full-time professor of tax legislation at the Law School of the University of São Paulo. Alexandre Siciliano Borges is head of tax consultingand known for his cross-border structuring work.

Machado Associados has a team of 73 in its tax group, which is divided into the five areas of direct taxes, indirect taxes, tax litigation, transfer pricing and international taxation. The firm has been successful in advising several large Brazilian ... [more]

Machado Associados has a team of 73 in its tax group, which is divided into the five areas of direct taxes, indirect taxes, tax litigation, transfer pricing and international taxation. The firm has been successful in advising several large Brazilian companies such as Natura, Camargo Corrêa and Andrade Gutierrez and Alpargatas. The tax department is led by José Maurício Machado.

Rolim, Viotti, Leite Campos is led by joint tax department heads João Dácio Rolim, Cristiano Viotti and Gilberto Ayres Moreira. The practice has 10 partners and 12 specialists in the areas of international corporate tax, indirect tax and transfer pricing. ... [more]

Rolim, Viotti, Leite Campos is led by joint tax department heads João Dácio Rolim, Cristiano Viotti and Gilberto Ayres Moreira. The practice has 10 partners and 12 specialists in the areas of international corporate tax, indirect tax and transfer pricing. In March 2011 the team advised a client on the acquisition of a Brazilian plastic packaging company.

Claudia Farkouh Prado, managing partner of the tax group of Trench Rossi e Watanabe, associated with Baker & McKenzie, specialises in M&A. Like the rest of Baker & McKenzie around the world, the firm also has a strong transfer pricing focus.

Xavier, Bernardes, Bragança was founded by partner Alberto Xavier, who still leads the tax practice. The firm advises on domestic and international tax planning.

Barbosa Müssnich & Aragão - Taxand has three partners 27 other fee earners in their Brazilian tax practice. This full service law firm provides a range of tax services with a concentration in domestic issues that is complemented by its membership of ... [more]

Barbosa Müssnich & Aragão - Taxand has three partners 27 other fee earners in their Brazilian tax practice. This full service law firm provides a range of tax services with a concentration in domestic issues that is complemented by its membership of the international Taxand organisation.

Braga & Marafon Consultores e Advogados's tax department offers consulting services, and can advise clients on domestic and international tax planning, M&A tax, transfer pricing, customs, internet and e-business, and judicial and administrative litigation advice.

Demarest e Almeida has widened its representation in the Brazilian tax market over the past year in many ways. The firm has eight offices in Brazil and one in the US. They have 18 partners and 72 associates in the tax practice, with wide-ranging experience ... [more]

Demarest e Almeida has widened its representation in the Brazilian tax market over the past year in many ways. The firm has eight offices in Brazil and one in the US. They have 18 partners and 72 associates in the tax practice, with wide-ranging experience in M&A.

Mariz de Oliveira e Siqueira Campos Advogados, led by Roberto de Siqueira Campos, has a particular, though not exclusive, specialty in indirect taxation, including import and export taxes. The firm, which is quickly moving into the top rank of the Brazilian ... [more]

Mariz de Oliveira e Siqueira Campos Advogados, led by Roberto de Siqueira Campos, has a particular, though not exclusive, specialty in indirect taxation, including import and export taxes. The firm, which is quickly moving into the top rank of the Brazilian tax market, can also advise on income tax and social contribution taxes. Founder and partner Ricardo Mariz de Oliveira is considered a good professional.

Souza Cescon Barrieu & Flesch is led by founding partner, Roberto Barrieu, who is known for his transactional tax and cross-border experience. Partner Paulo Bento leads transactions in both capital markets, tax consulting and planning with a specialty ... [more]

Souza Cescon Barrieu & Flesch is led by founding partner, Roberto Barrieu, who is known for his transactional tax and cross-border experience. Partner Paulo Bento leads transactions in both capital markets, tax consulting and planning with a specialty in M&A.

Advocacia Krakowiak's founder and partner Leo Krakowiak is highly recommended for his tax controversy and litigation innovation in the Brazilian tax market. With a focus more on tax litigation they frequently represent the Brazilian subsidiaries of multinational ... [more]

Advocacia Krakowiak's founder and partner Leo Krakowiak is highly recommended for his tax controversy and litigation innovation in the Brazilian tax market. With a focus more on tax litigation they frequently represent the Brazilian subsidiaries of multinational banks in complex disputes.

Barros Carvalho Advogados Associados is on the rise in the Brazilian tax market. One of three founders, Paulo de Barros Carvalho is a "well known professor" from one of the two major universities in Brazil and is known to provide opinions that focus ... [more]

Barros Carvalho Advogados Associados is on the rise in the Brazilian tax market. One of three founders, Paulo de Barros Carvalho is a "well known professor" from one of the two major universities in Brazil and is known to provide opinions that focus more on academic issues and tax controversy.

Branco Consultores is a tax and legal firm that advises companies on planning, negotiations, international tax, restructuring, transfer pricing, tax operations and reviews, and litigation. Rubens Branco, the only partner, has a director, four managers ... [more]

Branco Consultores is a tax and legal firm that advises companies on planning, negotiations, international tax, restructuring, transfer pricing, tax operations and reviews, and litigation. Rubens Branco, the only partner, has a director, four managers and seven associates to assist him.

Castro Barros Sobral Gomes Advogados's tax team is one of 10, including partner and department head André Gomes de Oliveira. The other partner in the tax group is João Pedro Gonçalves Gomes and there are eight associates. They advise on tax strategies, ... [more]

Castro Barros Sobral Gomes Advogados's tax team is one of 10, including partner and department head André Gomes de Oliveira. The other partner in the tax group is João Pedro Gonçalves Gomes and there are eight associates. They advise on tax strategies, indirect taxes and national and international tax planning. The practice is also successful in administrative and judicial litigation, including at the Brazilian Supreme Court level. It also provides transactional support to the firm's other practice groups.

TozziniFreire Advogados is led by partner Ana Cláudia Utumi, who is widely respected for her international taxation and cross-border work. This young firm has five offices in Brazil and one in New York.

The Tax Department of Veirano Advogados is led by national coordinator Ian Muniz. The tax practice has 45 lawyers including six partners, that provide a wide range of services in the tax and customs area. Other leaders of the department are tax partners ... [more]

The Tax Department of Veirano Advogados is led by national coordinator Ian Muniz. The tax practice has 45 lawyers including six partners, that provide a wide range of services in the tax and customs area. Other leaders of the department are tax partners Márcio Calvet Neves, André Carvalho and Henry Lummertz. The firm has added Andrei Furtado Fernandes, as a tax litigation partner, and João Agripino Maia, a tax and M&A partner.

Several professionals confirm the good reputation of the Velloza, Girotto e Lindenbojm Advogados Associados law firm for tax advice. The practice has 11 partners and 75 other fee earners with expertise and experience in administrative and judicial tax ... [more]

Several professionals confirm the good reputation of the Velloza, Girotto e Lindenbojm Advogados Associados law firm for tax advice. The practice has 11 partners and 75 other fee earners with expertise and experience in administrative and judicial tax litigation and tax consulting (direct and indirect taxes), corporate and international tax planning, compliance, due diligence, financial and capital markets tax consulting and tax assistance on cross-border structuring and M&A.