Latin America - Brazil • City focus - Brasilia
Tax
Pinheiro Neto Advogados
Administrative and judicial litigation are core areas of strength for Pinheiro Neto Advogados‘ Brasília tax team, which is also well versed in tax planning, transfer pricing and transactional matters, including M&A and capital markets. Regularly working in collaboration with the São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro offices, the practice, which is proficient in indirect and direct taxes and social security issues, frequently acts in proceedings before CARF. Tax litigator Luiz Paulo Romano stands out for his significant experience in the superior courts. Also recommended, associate André Torres Dos Santos has an impressive track record in cases before the STF and STJ.
Legal 500 Editorial commentary
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- ‘Renowned lawyers who are extremely well prepared and up-to-date. In addition to the trust and security that it gives to processes and relationships, they are highly efficient and effective.’
- ‘Luiz Paulo Romano is helpful, efficient, fast and very prepared.’
Key clients
- J&F Mineração
- Galois
- Ponto On-line Cursos
- CMOC Brasil Mineração, Indústria e Participações
- Jornal de Brasília
- Brasscom
- Unilever Brasil Gelados do Nordeste
- FenaSaúde
- Discovery Networks
- UOL – Universo Online
- Repsol Sinopec Brasil
- ABRABE
- EDP São Paulo Distribuição de Energia
- CNSeg
Work highlights
- Represented Mineração Corumbaense in an action for refunding ICMS overpayments on iron ore exports, based on the legal benefits set by the Brazilian Federal Constitution.
- Advised Galois on the negotiation of tax debts with the National Treasury regarding an individual federal tax transaction grounded on Law 13,988 - enacted in 2020.
- Represents the Brazilian Association of IT and Communication companies (BRASSCOM) as an amicus curiae at the Brazilian Federal Supreme Court in the context of an extraordinary appeal.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Luiz Paulo Romano