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.
Recognized for its innovation and efficiency in various tax areas, Censoni Tecnologia Fiscal operates in the areas of agribusiness, capital markets, real estate, corporate, asset management and succession planning. We are also a firm whose legal hub for Tax and Fiscal Review presents excellent performance, assertiveness and speed in recovering credits for partner-client companies, offering them exclusive insurance to guarantee the operation.
We are one of the most respected law firms in Brazil and Latin America. With a practice spanning more than 75 years, we have never moved away from our main purpose and long-term commitment: to deliver legal services with the highest standard of quality and excellence.
We support our clients with an integrated approach and teams carefully tailored to the needs of our clients and each specific project. Our lawyers are readily available when and where required, remaining highly motivated to contribute to the commercial success of our clients.
We consistently rank among Brazil’s leading law firms in a wide variety of publications, including Chambers and Partners, TTR Data, Latin Lawyer, The Legal 500 and IFLR.
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