Track record: Acclaimed Minas-based team which draws upon the stellar academic background of its partners to advise leading names from the telecoms, food and mining sectors on the full range of tax matters. Expertly advises multinationals on strategic tax litigation, tax planning and indirect taxation issues. Regarded as a domestic leader for the quality of its tax-related legal opinions. 

Team & differentiation: With offices in Belo Horizonte, São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro and Brasília, the firm’s widely admired tax advisory practice consists of 25 partners and 30 associates. The team is captained by seasoned partners Sacha Calmon, Misabel Derzi, Valter Lobato and André Mendes Moreira who stand out for their distinguished professional and academic track records.  

Track record: Flourishing team sought out by multinationals such as IBM, Pfizer and Dell for its impressive track record in administrative and judicial tax disputes. Displays cutting-edge knowledge of the tax issues impacting the pharmaceutical and IT sectors. Noted for its counsel on day-to-day tax issues related to direct and indirect taxes, due diligences and tax planning. 

Team & differentiation: With offices in Rio, São Bernardo do Campo, Campinas, São Paulo and Hong Kong, the firm’s tax department consists of two partners – founding partner Ronaldo Rayes as well as key partner Bruno Aguiar – and six associates. The department was recently boosted by the arrival of two new associates, Juliana Miraglia and Pamella Monteiro.  

Track record: Respected for its vast experience advising key corporates from the food, technology and automotive sectors on strategic administrative and judicial tax litigation. Often retained by major names such as Lactalis, Multilaser and S&P Global for its assistance with tax planning related to acquisitions, sales, corporate restructurings, international trade and offshore investments.  

Team & differentiation: With over three decades of experience practicing tax law, long-standing partner Sylvio Fernando de Barros Junior capably leads the firm’s compact tax department. This reputed practice group is composed of four attorneys and was recently boosted by the hiring of Gabriel da Costa Manita as an associate.