Ana Carolina Utimati > Lefosse Advogados > Sao Paulo, Brazil > Lawyer Profile

Singled out for its ‘strong knowledge of Brazilian tax laws‘, Lefosse Advogados handles the full array of tax matters for large multinationals and Brazilian heavyweights active in various sectors, including energy, technology, financial services and agribusiness, among others. The team excels in non-contentious work, offering tax assistance and opinions on M&A and capital markets transactions, as well as advice on restructurings, the tax impact of new businesses and changes in tax legislation. Gustavo Lian Haddad, a leading authority in the tax space, and Ricardo Bolan, who focuses on tax planning and consulting, jointly oversee the practice. Another name to note for advisory work, Emmanuel Abrantes is especially active in transactional tax matters, and stands out for his knowledge of the technology and payment sectors. Administrative and judicial tax litigation is another key area of focus for the department; Ana Carolina Utimati is the primary contact for contentious tax issues.