With expertise in M&A, tax, litigation, and employment law, Alecrim & Costa Advogados is equipped to handle a range of matters, such as tax disputes, administrative misconduct claims, and real estate transactions. The firm’s broad service offering continues to attract new clients from various sectors, including retail, telecoms, and construction. Co-leading the ‘extremely competent and committed’ practice are tax specialists Paulo Ricardo Alecrim and Daniel dos Santos Costa. Both Alecrim and Costa have deep experience in defending the interests of large companies and advising clients on investments within the Manaus Free Trade Zone. Other notable names in the firm include associates Bernadete Corrêa Souza Montefusco, who concentrates on labour matters, and Douglas Ferreira da Costa, who focuses on tax and arbitration.
Testimonials
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‘The Alecrim & Costa firm is an example of excellence in legal services. Its team demonstrates competence and agility in solving problems, with a clear focus on the client. In addition to in-depth legal knowledge, the professionals are also skilled in business management, offering sophisticated solutions aligned with business practices. This combination results in notable results for its clients.'
‘Paulo Ricardo Alecrim is an admirable professional with extensive experience in tax law and the intricate tax incentives of the Manaus Free Trade Zone and free trade areas. His expertise is not limited to legal knowledge, but extends to practical business understanding. This combination makes him an essential lawyer for complex and strategic transactions.’
Key clients
- J. Nasser Engenharia
- Cairu PMA Componentes para Bicicletas
Work highlights
- Representing Rubberon in a writ of mandamus filed seeking judicial authorisation for the company to calculate PIS/COFINS-importation credits on the acquisition of raw materials, intermediate products, and packaging materials from GATT signatory countries.
- Representing Magnum in a lawsuit which seeks to secure the company's right to calculate and record IPI credits on the acquisition of raw materials, intermediate products, and packaging materials from the Manaus Free Trade Zone under the exemption regime, in light of the expansive understanding of the Supreme Federal Court.