Firm overview
After a long time serving as tax and customs judges in the CARF, the main Administrative Tax Court of the country, our partners decided to constitute the law firm, having a very unique perspective and standing out with technical nd in-depth decisions which have had wide repercussions in the tax and customs environments.
The firm was created to excel as a tax and customs law boutique. To achieve this, they have developed a culture f combining academic and professional development of all its members, being recognized for the clinical look on trategic cases and the depth of their insights.
Another characteristic of the firm is the direct and in-depth involvement of its partners in the cases in which they ork, which has generated excellent results for our clients.
Firm overview
The Practice
With a solid history spanning more than seven decades, Ernesto Borges Advogados, a law firm from the Central-West region of Brazil, has established itself as a benchmark for competence and quality in the country’s legal landscape. We stand out not only for our longevity and the valuable experience and knowledge we have gained but also for the quality and reliability of the services we provide to our clients.
Some of our key differentiators include multidisciplinary teams, ongoing investment in technology and management, innovative legal solutions, and a proactive approach with specialized expertise in the tax and fiscal advisory market.
Over the past year, our tax team has seen a 20% increase in new cases compared to the previous year, underscoring the market’s recognition of the quality of our work. Our governance is grounded in a strong Compliance Program. Additionally, we are deeply committed to social and environmental responsibility, backed by dedicated committees focused on diversity and volunteerism. This ethical and social commitment, a core aspect of our organizational DNA, is reflected in numerous awards that bolster our reputation as a leader in innovation, responsibility, and excellence.
Geografic Strength
Ernesto Borges Advogados maintains a nationwide presence, with offices in the Central-West, South, and Southeast regions of Brazil, ensuring connectivity and a cohesive, coordinated approach.
The Clients and Industry Sector Expertise
While we have a natural affinity for agribusiness, our client portfolio encompasses various sectors, including energy, textiles, sugar and ethanol production and chemicals.
Firm overview
CGM was founded by an experienced group of partners who have been working together for more than two decades and were joined by other partners coming from reputable law firms.
CGM enjoys strong client and market recognition as acknowledged in important international publications and rankings. The firm’s service model focuses on solving its clients’ issues in a responsive, efficient, and business-oriented manner, combining technical expertise and creativity.
With a team of professionals graduated from reputable Brazilian law schools, many of the firm’s lawyers have also obtained master’s degrees and other qualifications abroad and have worked outside of Brazil.
CGM has a tight-knit network of partnerships, which allows it to provide services throughout Brazil and coordinate multijurisdictional projects in Latin America. The team works at a very fast pace and has in-depth knowledge of the law and business environment of the region.
CGM positions itself as a “client-service firm”, which means it is prepared to assist its clients from the most sophisticated transactions to the management of their daily legal routine. CGM is keen on spotting issues but equally committed to addressing them. The firm’s team eagerly pursues solutions to help clients do business and achieve their goals. In addition, the firm’s professionals’ long-term experience working with international clients results in the ability to explain the Brazilian legal system to foreigners in a very practical way and in being sensitive to the cultural differences of doing business in Brazil and elsewhere.
CGM assists domestic and foreign clients from various industries, with strong expertise in agribusiness, automotive, banking, chemicals, construction, defense, e-commerce, energy, healthcare, heavy industry, hospitality and leisure, information technology, infrastructure, real estate, insurance, logistics, pharmaceutical, medical, professional, and regulated services, retail, wholesale and transportation.
Firm overview
Finocchio & Ustra (FIUS) is a full-service law firm focused on understanding and improving its clients’ businesses. Placing the client at the center and harnesses multidisciplinary efforts to mitigate risks and deliver strategic, innovative, reliable, and effective solutions. FIUS is incredibly proud to have an extremely talented team with approximately 250 individuals who operate within an ethical and collaborative environment, continually preparing for upcoming corporate challenges. The firm's core values revolve around respect, innovation, and excellence. Established in Campinas for 22 years, with additional branches in Ribeirão Preto, São José dos Campos, and São Paulo, FIUS has a strong presence in the state of São Paulo, as well as associates throughout Brazil and abroad.