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Ayres Ribeiro Advogados Offices
Rua Tenerife 31
1st Floor - Vila Olímpia
São Paulo – SP – 04548-040
Brazil
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City focus - Belo Horizonte > Tax Tier 4
Singled out for its experience in tax litigation, Ayres Ribeiro Advogados is regularly sought out by clients from the food and beverage, paper and pulp, telecoms and automotive industries. Noted for its ‘deep knowledge of tax matters‘, the group also advises on tax risk assessments and optimisation, tax planning and regulatory issues. Founder Gilberto Ayres Moreira handles both contentious and non-contentious tax mandates. Other key partners include Fernando Westin Marcondes Pereira, who specialises in tax litigation, Victor Castro, who stands out for his knowledge of ICMS and related litigation, and Marcelo Correa, who focuses on non-contentious tax issues.Practice head(s):
Gilberto Ayres Moreira
Testimonials
‘The team handles work to a consistently high standard and has deep knowledge of tax matters. Gilberto Ayres, Vitor Castro and Marcelo Correa are recommended.’
Key clients
SAGA Medição
Mene e Portella Publicidade
B. E. M. Brazilian Eletric Motors
Fortaleza de Santa Teresinha Agricultura e Pecuária
Coca-Cola FEMSA
Sequoia Properties
Globalbev Bebidas e Alimentos
Companhia Industrial Cataguases
Celulose Nipo-Brasileira
Concorre Comércio
Localiza
Algar Telecom
Empresa 1
PIF PAF
Rima
Forvia
Interlândia
Total Meio Ambiente
Heineken
GP Investiments
Postos H7
CRH Sudeste Indústria de Cimentos
Tenco – Shop Centers
PARESI HOLDING
Work highlights
- Represented Coca-Cola FEMSA in a lawsuit filed to avoid tax levied upon cancelled sales.
- Advised Celulose Nipo-Brasileira – CENIBRA on ensuring compliance with tax obligations related to the federal tax on rural property (ITR) and associated litigation.
- Acted for Globalbev Bebidas e Alimentos to avoid the collection of tax after the cancellation of its tax benefits.
Tax > Tax advisory Tier 4
Ayres Ribeiro Advogados has an ‘excellent and collaborative, technical team’ of ‘highly qualified and helpful professionals’. Clients appreciate the ‘direct involvement of partners in discussions’, and the team’s coverage of ‘practically all taxes and contributions’. With offices in São Paulo and Belo Horizonte, the practice provides legal support in direct and indirect tax-related risk assessments, planning and optimisations, and often represents clients in judicial and administrative cases before the local, state and federal courts. Based in São Paulo, Gilberto Ayres Moreira and Claudia Cristina Dos Santos Abrosio are ‘excellent professionals and stand out in handling strategic issues’. In the Belo Horizonte office, Fernando Westin leads on tax litigation matters, while associate Marcelo Correa oversees non-contentious work.Practice head(s):
Gilberto Ayres Moreira
Testimonials
‘They know the details of our area of expertise very well, bringing many inputs, opportunities and legal certainty. Always very up-to-date. The firm has a very dedicated team, with assertive professionals who know our business and area of expertise very well. Direct involvement of partners in discussions, which does not occur in all firms.’
‘Fernando Westin knows the topics very well from a technical point of view, finding excellent solutions and bringing viable alternatives with legal security. Very proactive and with new ideas. Gilberto Ayres Moreira also knows our business very well, bringing good recommendations for the proposed challenges. Claudia Abrosio is an excellent professional, who delivers the best results.’
‘Excellent, collaborative, and technical team.’
‘Gilberto Ayres and Claudia Abrosio are excellent professionals and stand out in handling strategic issues.’
‘Highly qualified and helpful professionals.’
‘I have a lot of contact with Marcelo Correa who always assists with enthusiasm and professionalism.’
‘Excellence and speed in service, with great knowledge of tax aspects, covering practically all taxes and contributions.’
‘Claudia Abrosio has a great academic knowledge, and a great vision of finance, business and accounting, which helps a lot in deliveries. Fernando Westin, a specialist in tax litigation, has great knowledge of the subject and business, which helps a lot in defences and searches.’
Key clients
SEB do Brasil
SAGA Medição
Mene e Portella Publicidade
B.E.M. Brazilian Eletric Motors
Companhia Brasileira de Distribuição
Sendas Distribuidora
Tieer
Companhia de Locação das Américas (Locamerica/Unidas)
Lógica Engenharia
Capricórnio Têxtil
Fator Seguradora
Algar Telecom
Empiricus Research
Yamaha
Zurich Santander Brasil Seguros
Spraying Systems Do Brasil
CSI Leasing
Corcan Tecnologia
Empresa 1
PIF PAF
EssilorLuxottica
CENIBRA
NSK
Forvia
Rima
Globalbev
Coca-Cola FEMSA
Idemia
Heineken
Fortaleza de Santa Teresinha Agricultura e Pecuária
Sequoia Properties
Work highlights
- Assisting IDEMIA with a tax infraction notice issued by the Federal Tax Authorities to collect Corporate Income Tax, Social Contribution on Net Income ( CSLL).
- Defending EssilorLuxottica in a motion filed by the Municipality of Barueri (São Paulo) to reverse a previous decision that allowed the client to not pay tax on franchise services.
- Representing Cenibra in a lawsuit filed against the Brazilian Tax Authorities to recover taxes imposed on exported products.
Ayres Ribeiro Advogados > Firm Profile
Ayres Ribeiro Advogados stands as a cornerstone in the legal landscape, distinguished by a cadre of seasoned attorneys whose blend of practical acumen and scholarly eminence sets the standard for excellence.
Our team comprises partners, associates, and consultants whose profound understanding of economic sectors empowers them to deliver bespoke legal solutions to domestic and international entities alike. With a steadfast commitment to precision and quality, we navigate the complexities of law with finesse, ensuring that every client receives tailored, high-caliber representation.
Strategically positioned in São Paulo and Belo Horizonte, Ayres Ribeiro Advogados operates at the nexus of innovation and efficiency. Our modern infrastructure serves as the bedrock of agile service delivery, bolstered by continual investments in technology and professional advancement. Through strategic alliances with fellow law firms, our reach spans the breadth of Brazil, ensuring that our clients receive comprehensive legal support wherever they may operate.
Tax: Ayres Ribeiro Advogados’ tax department has a solid specialisation in tax law and advises both national and international companies on all matters involving federal, state and municipal taxes. The team comprises renowned professionals with academic knowledge coupled with a vast market experience in various economic sectors. The group offers sound advice on maximising tax efficiency, reducing risks, and reducing tax contingencies by analysing domestic legislation, treaties and available planning alternatives.
International trade: The international trade team assists clients in reducing risks and maximising efficiencies associated with regulation and taxation of international trade in goods and services. The law firm advises Brazilian clients on their processes of internalisation and foreign clients on establishing their Brazilian operations. Trade remedies are also under the scope of the international team.
Competition: Ayres Ribeiro Advogados’ competition team has broad experience in national economic politics and advises its clients on an ample spectrum of matters such as approval for business mergers before the Brazilian competition authority (CADE) resulting from acquisitions, joint ventures and associations; advising clients on investigations of anticompetitive conduct, especially cartels; assisting with the negotiation of leniency agreements and consent decrees; advice on all proceedings of competitive nature, especially the ones related to the prevention and/or repairing of damages and proceedings aiming the annulment of CADE decisions, as well as conducting thorough due diligence and compliance programs.
Litigation and arbitration: The firm’s arbitration and litigation department act on both litigation and pre-litigation scenarios, advising its clients on negotiations, mediations and arbitrations within Brazil. It represents clients on strategic matters, acting to prevent conflicts and offer the best solution to the clients’ needs.
Its team is distinguished by the extensive experience of its professionals and their performance in the courts, especially regarding class actions, including the ones of misconduct, writ of mandamus, among others.
Corporate law: Ayres Ribeiro Advogados’ Corporate team covers the entire range of corporate services, providing preventive assistance and corporate litigation, including appeals in all instances. Furthermore, our team acts on various corporate matters, such as support to new projects, assistance in choosing the best corporate practice, negotiation and drafting of the corporate statutes and shareholder agreements, and advice on the companies’ day-to-day matters regarding regulatory, statutory and legal rules.
Mergers and acquisitions: Ayres Ribeiro Advogados’ M&A team has great expertise in international trade and is globally recognised for its work in transnational business. Our dedicated M&A group offers a high-level service in every step of the transactions, from designing the acquisition strategy and aligning the businesses’ priorities to the performance of due diligence, negotiation of contracts and follow-up on any issues that might occur after the closure of the operation.
Capital markets: Ayres Ribeiro Advogados provides legal advice on transactions performed in the capital markets by publicly-held companies and investment funds and assists the operations executed by portfolio managers, managers and other market agents.
The firm also advises market agents on the applicable regulation – Brazilian Securities Commission (CVM), Brazilian Stock Exchange B3 (B3), and Brazilian Financial and Capital Markets Association (ANBIMA) – and provides legal support for the preparation of manuals and internal policies, compliance, and prevention of money laundering, among others.
Main Contacts
Department | Name | Telephone | |
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International trade and Tax | Gilberto Ayres Moreira | g.moreira@ayresribeiro.com.br | +55 11 99773.7280 |
Lawyer Profiles
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Mr Pedro Albuquerque | Associate Lawyer. Professional experience in advising national and international companies in tax… | View Profile | |
Mr Gilberto Ayres Moreira | Head of the Tax Department and Head of the International Trade and… | View Profile | |
Mrs Claudia Cristina dos S. Abrosio | Acts in consulting refering to IRPJ, CSLL and PIS/COFINS (Brazilian taxes) and… | View Profile | |
Mr Aleksandros Markopoulou | Associate Lawyer. Professional experience in consulting with Brazilian and global companies. | View Profile | |
Mr Luiz Felipe Menedin | Associate Lawyer. Professional experience in tax consultancy working with national and multinational… | View Profile | |
Mr Marcelo Rocha | Coordinator of the Tax Litigation team in Ayres Ribeiro Advogados, São Paulo.… | View Profile | |
Mr Iuri Vilas Boas | Associate Lawyer. Professional experience in judicial, procedural and administrative tax litigation. | View Profile | |
Mr Fernando Westin | Extended experience in administrative and judicial Tax litigation acting with national and… | View Profile |
Staff Figures
Other fee-earners : 25 Total staff : 30Languages
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