Founded by Luciana Aguiar, Alexandre Monteiro and Francisco Lisboa Moreira, former partners of Bocater Camargo Costa e Silva Rodrigues Advogados, ALMA Law focuses mainly on tax, regulatory (especially within the energy sector), corporate, capital markets and M&A matters. The firm is engaged in complex national and cross-border cases, both on litigation and advisory matters. Its specialty focus is on assisting clients from the renewable energy sector.
During the research period the team assisted Vibra Energia in various disputes before the Brazilian tax tribunals and administrative authorities. One instance includes representation in a judicial dispute aiming to recover ICMS (VAT) collected in advance by the company. The firm developed a judicial strategy to recover the ICMS collected in advance over a presumed basis (tax substitution) when the arbitrated calculation basis was higher than actual sales price. Additionally, the team was hired to challenge the constitutionality of a fine imposed in case compensation by a taxpayer (between tax credits and liabilities) is not admitted by Federal Government.
Client feedback
“I believe their main attributes are related to their unique knowledge of the market and on the way we do business. They are more like long-term partners as they usually anticipate ways to maximise our efficiency. Their view on the business is actually what differentiates them from the others.”
“ALMA Law, including their partners Alexandre Monteiro, Luciana Aguiar, Francisco Lisboa and Luiza Rangel, knows deeply our business and are a type of firm that combines (i) technical quality as well as (ii) partnering up with their clients. They can anticipate issues and find different opportunities for us in our long-standing relationship.”
“A very strong team which is composed by talented and engaged professionals. Moreover, ALMA is always thing ahead of the time. In fact, ALMA regularly provides singular solutions to complex cases.”
“Exceptionally strong in TP/international corporate tax.”
“Fantastic team, good prices, always ready.”
“Excellent technicians, fast, great price, good at consultancy and litigation. They are also strong in accounting aspects.”
