Brandao Ozores Advogados has an expansive offering which covers litigation and advisory services related to tax, public, administrative, labour and employment law. The team has extensive experience representing companies in tax disputes and assessments, credit recovery, contractual disputes and M&A transactions. The firm’s breadth and ability to handle high-value cases has established it as a port of call for an impressive client roster consisting of businesses from a variety of industries, including technology, retail, and construction. Luiz Felipe Brandão Ozores and Fábio Silva Andrade co-head the group alongside Fernanda de Andrade Rebouças Machado and Rennalt Lessa de Freitas. Founding partner Ozores is highly regarded for his expertise in tax, although he is also adept in corporate law and commercial disputes. Administrative law specialist Andrade concentrates on government acquisition processes and state contracts, while Machado leads the tax and customs practice, frequently engaging in tax planning, compliance matters, and tax issues concerning the Manaus Free Trade Zone.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘We have worked with Brandão Ozores Advogados for 5 years, and have always received very good service. All requests were responded to within the deadline, and often even earlier. Committed and qualified professionals in their area of ​​expertise. Ozores is always renewing the way they work.’

  • ‘The firm has a profile of excellence.’

Key clients

  • Distribuidora Equador de Produtos de Petroleo
  • Petro Energia Industria e Comercio
  • KL
  • Conipa Indústria e Comércio de Presentes, Metais e Artigos de Decoração
  • Tellerina Comércio de Presentes e Artigos para Decoração
  • Samsung Eletrônica da Amazonia
  • Bemol
  • Supermercados DB
  • Recofarma
  • Empresa de Plástico da Amazônia
  • Copag da Amazonia
  • Carboxi
  • RZD Distribuidora de Derivados de Petróleo
  • Rico Táxi Aéreo
  • Amazongás Distribuidora de Gás Liquefeito de Petroleo
  • Sociedade Fogás
  • BIC Amazonia
  • Construtora Soma
  • Samel Serviços de Assistência Médico-Hospitalar
  • Info Store Computadores da Amazonia
  • MDC Indústria de Conteineres Inteligentes
  • Amazon Sand Indústria e Comércio de Areia de Fundição
  • Empresa de Revitalização do Porto de Manaus
  • Iin Tecnologias
  • Pneu Forte

Work highlights

  • Advised Bemol on matters related to the Manaus Free Trade Zone.
  • Assisted Dunorte Distribuidora de Produtos de Consumo with ICMS matters.
  • Assisted Chibatão Navegação e Comercio with PIS and COFINS matters.

Lawyers

Leading partners
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Next Generation Partners
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Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Luís Felipe Brandão Ozores, Fábio Silva Andrade, Fernanda de Andrade Rebouças Machado, Rennalt Lessa de Freitas