Tax
Alongside its solid reputation in government relations, MJ Alves Burle e Viana Advogados fields strong credentials in strategic tax litigation on behalf of both corporate and private clients. Singled out for its ‘technical competence and knowledge of complex cases in the executive and legislative branches’, the group shines in appellate cases, and is also noted for its experience in enforcement claims and ICMS contentious matters. The practice is jointly led by two practitioners: founder Marcos Joaquim Gonçalves Alves, who has a strong track record in tax litigation before the superior courts; and Alan Flores Viana, an expert in tax issues affecting the agribusiness, gaming and sports segments. Gabriella Alencar Ribeiro, who specialises in civil and tax procedural law, is another name to note.
Testimonials
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‘The firm has technical competence and knowledge of complex cases in the executive and legislative branches. Helped us to structure complex transactions from a tax point of view, providing comfort and security for the choices the company needed to make.’
‘Alan Flores Viana is the name to seek in the firm. The technical knowledge of the partners, especially Alan Flores Viana, is outstanding. He is an extremely devoted partner, who seeks the best resolution of the problem, leading his team with the same culture and purpose.’
Key clients
- Energética Serranópolis
- Usinas Itamarati
Work highlights
- Acted for Energética Serranópolis in seeking the recognition of illegitimacy of being considered as a debtor in tax enforcement claims filed by the tax authorities.
- Assisted Usinas Itamarati in a mediation and composition procedure before the Public Administration Conciliation Chamber involving the budgetary and patrimonial allocation related to the payment of taxes with occupied lands.