Brazil

Firm overview

Bocater, Camargo, Costa e Silva, Rodrigues Advogados was founded in 1999. In addition to solid work experience in corporate law, capital markets and pension fund regulation, the firm also provides services in other business law practices, such as tax, banking, civil, labour, real estate, corporate governance, insurance, administrative (public affairs).  Bocater Advogados brings together lawyers with strong academic backgrounds and expertise in their respective areas, forming teams that are able to provide legal advice and assistance that meets their clients’ expectations, in both consulting and litigation. Bocater Advogados fundamental commitment is to provide clients with services of high technical quality, following ethical and professional standards, and offering practical and objective solutions to clients’ issues. Over the years, the firm and many of its professionals have been recognized among Brazilian leading lawyers in their practice areas by national and international publications.

Firm overview

Deloitte is a leading Tax consulting service provider in Brazil, relying on its experienced and market-recognized professionals, frequently quoted as ranking among the best in the country. Luiz Rezende is the Tax deputy leader at the firm. The firm is committed to helping clients leverage technology to design, implement and monitor tax functions. Deloitte’s tax applications are specifically developed to deal with the Brazilian environment and are aimed at helping clients comply with Brazilian legislation.

Firm overview

Mannrich e Vasconcelos' highly-specialized partners, associates and consultants apply their legal skills to add value to and improve clients' businesses, in order to make the practice of law an instrument for sustainable economic development.

Our team assists clients in an efficient and customized manner, in search for strictly technical, safe and innovative solutions. [Meet the team]

The tax team [Meet the Practice Area]

• represents clients in administrative and judicial proceedings with a creative approach, considering case law and the cost-benefit ratio to the client,
• provides legal assistance in litigation and consulting regarding Social Security Law, as structuring and review of compensation plans and benefits,
• advises clients in tax planning and application for special tax regimes and tax benefits, (iv) takes part in leading cases in higher courts,
• reviews tax procedures and anciliary obligations to identify unused credits,
• drafts inquiries to tax authorities in specific cases of uncertainty as to the interpretation of a given tax rule and
• renders legal assistance in obtaining certificates of good standing and answering tax audits in an efficient and timely manner.

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Firm overview

Utumi Advogados was born from a long-held dream of tax practitioner Ana Cláudia Akie Utumi. After more than 25 years leading tax teams in consulting company and big law firms, Ana Cláudia launched in 2017 Utumi Advogados, a boutique firm dedicated to tax law. Alongside her is partner Camila Abrunhosa Tapias, high qualified tax professional whose experience includes having worked in one of the largest Brazilian full-service law firms for almost 20 years.

Utumi Advogados’ team is known for its excellence and creativity in devising legal solutions to clients, when handling both tax consultancy and litigation matters. Our expertise includes strategic tax consulting, legal tax opinions, tax policy and tax litigation. 

Its clients include large national and multinational companies from a broad range of sectors, such as banking and finance, beverages, cosmetics, telecoms and technology, and also Brazilian and foreign private clients. 

We offer our clients a 360º view, taking into account not only the specifics of each business, current legislation and case law, but also potential risks, trends in tax interpretation by the courts and potential changes in law, as well as possible related economic issues. 

Firm overview

JLegalTeam is a young law firm, formed by experienced professionals in their respective practice areas and united around the goal of being great partners in achieving its clients' business goals. The firm provides specialized legal services related to tax, corporate law & governance, family & succession law, focusing mainly on companies and individuals, financial and non-financial institutions, investors, multilateral agencies, mutual funds, pension funds, insurance and reinsurance companies, startups and non-profit organizations.

Firm overview

Araújo e Policastro Advogados has built a reputation as one of the most respected full-service law firms in Brazil, with a long-standing reputation for excellence in various areas of legal practice since its foundation in 1962.

The firm has been successful in keeping its original goal: providing high quality legal services in a professional, innovative and practical manner.