Brazil

Firm overview

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

Mannrich e Vasconcelos’ highly specialized lawyers use their legal expertise to add value to clients’ businesses, positioning the practice of law as a tool for sustainable economic development.

Our tax litigation practice represents clients with a creative and strategic approach, considering case law, cost-benefit, and extralegal factors such as economic impact data.

In the administrative sphere, our practice is led by Carlos Henrique de Oliveira, former president of the Administrative Council of Tax Appeals (CARF), whose experience encompasses complex topics, including social security disputes, income tax issues, and other intricate matters.

We also maintain a dedicated team in Brasília for representation before the Superior Courts, which includes a former clerk at the Supreme Court (STF). In São Paulo, our office is strategically located near the Federal Courts, enabling our team to engage proactively.

In the tax advisory domain, our team provides comprehensive support across the routine operations of companies, including tax planning and the structuring of new business. We also structure compensation plans in collaboration with our labor practice, including stock options and restricted stock units, for example.

Our key clients include leading companies in the healthcare sector, the chemical and beverage industries, agribusiness, and payment systems.

Firm overview

Marcos Martins Advogados is a law firm with outstanding expertise in Tax and Corporate. We are also strong in Dispute Resolution and Labour services.
Since its foundation in 1983, the firm has been committed to providing integrated legal solutions and resolving clients' legal challenges, both in preventive and contentious matters. We offer comprehensive, multidisciplinary legal services to clients, and provide day-to-day preventive advice, as well as full-service assistance in complex, demanding cases.

We are known for our performance based on technical excellence, knowledge of the business environment, agility, and straightforward manner.

The team is well known for its skills in structuring complex and strategic litigation and consultive cases and is specifically sought after by clients who require efficient, agile, and secure legal performance. The team’s multidisciplinary nature, combined with the seamless performance of its departments, ensures the firm's involvement in matters of national and international relevance.

The firm provides a distinguished approach in negotiations, especially in the resolution of legal disputes, with the aim of preventing and, if necessary, avoiding judicial proceedings.

The firm has a consolidated track record in risk analysis in corporate operations and the acquisition of credit portfolios, as well as in the issuance of legal opinions on the application of Brazilian civil and civil procedural law in international contracts.

In addition, the Department has considerable hands-on experience supporting clients with the development of their tax and corporate structures, providing custom-made solutions for various business models.

We are also frequently seen acting in complex due diligence, as well as analysing the procedures and strategies adopted in legal proceedings to assess the risks involved.

Furthermore, the team also undertakes matters in the judicial and administrative spheres to recover unduly paid taxes and monetise accumulated balances of tax credits, as well as providing assistance in developing corporate and tax planning models.

The firm's practice is outlined by a high commitment to ethical, social, and organizational values.