Tax
Cunha Leão Advogados’ tax practice offers consulting and litigation services to a varied client base, which features prominent names from the mining, real estate, retail, energy, and fuel distribution sectors. The group, noted for its 'great technical knowledge of federal, state, and municipal taxes', is regularly involved in mandates concerning tax filings, tax exemptions, corporate and debt restructuring, and tax planning. Luiz Henrique Cunha and Fabiana Leão jointly oversee the team, with Cunha specialising in non-contentious tax issues and Leão taking the lead on administrative and judicial proceedings.
Testimonials
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‘The firm stands out in the national legal market due to a series of unique characteristics that differentiate its approach, quality of service, and team capabilities. Some of the distinctive qualities that make this firm unique include personalised services and deep knowledge of the activities of the companies they serve.'
‘Fabiana Leão provides a differentiated service.'
‘The team has extensive expertise in tax and accounting matters. They have great technical knowledge of federal, state, and municipal taxes, which increases the quality of the advice, consultancy provided, and defences presented in tax assessments.’
‘Luiz Henrique Cunha is an extremely technical and intelligent professional. He presents ideas outside the box and works ethically, with the aim of understanding and helping the company's business. What distinguishes him from other competitors in the market is the quality of the service provided and also the speed of delivery.’
‘The service is provided attentively and carried out by professionals with extensive experience in the tax area. Their monitoring of the work makes the partnership fluid and interactive.’
‘A strong and collaborative team, studious and concerned with offering the best options to the client without putting them at risk. The good service, synergy, and availability of the team are differentiators in the market.’
‘Fabiana Leão is extremely studious and up-to-date. Luiz Henrique Cunha adds intelligent options and solutions without taking risks. Vinícius Torres adds experience gained in an external audit career aligned with the fundamentals of law, contributing to a better understanding between law and operational reality of companies.’
‘This firm excels in organisation, quick responses, communication of legislative changes and relevant court decisions, which means that clients are always up-to-date and within the best guidelines for conducting their business.’
Key clients
- Samarco
- Kinross
- Vibra Energia
- Canopus
- Eletrosom
- Coelho Diniz Supermercado
- Morro do Ipê Mineração
- M. Dias Branco
- Vaccinar
- Luiza Barcelos
- Oncoclínicas
Work highlights
- Advised Samarco on tax matters related to its court reorganisation.
- Advised Vibra Energia in relation to the impacts arising from the Brazilian Supreme Court which stated that ICMS should not be levied on the transfer of goods between establishments of the same taxpayer.
- Represented Vaccinar in a judicial dispute involving the taxation of ICM tax benefits.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Luiz Henrique Cunha, Fabiana Leão