Tax
Enjoying a well-established reputation in the Porto Alegre market, CMT – Carvalho, Machado e Timm Advogados fields a tax practice that is a go-to choice for clients operating in a range of industries, including mining, agriculture, and retail. The department offers both consultancy and litigation services, showcasing notable strength in tax credit disputes, debit and credit offsets, and tax planning, . The group is led by Cristiano Rosa De Carvalho, who stands out for his knowledge of domestic and international tax planning, tax incentive negotiations, and tax credit reimbursements. Adept in tax litigation, Lucas Tavares Dos Santos is regularly instructed by agribusiness, technology, and construction companies in judicial and administrative proceedings. Another key member of the team is Reginaldo Dos Santos Bueno, who concentrates on advising clients seeking to optimise their tax burdens.
Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
- 'CMT is an excellent firm for tax matters, with a team of very qualified and helpful lawyers.'
- 'They act as a true business partner for the company, valuing their relationship with clients and being readily available to assist them.'
Key clients
- CMPC Celulose RioGrandense
- ERBA Diagnostics Brazil, Produção e Distribuição de Produtos Médicos EIRELI
Work highlights
- Represented Seara before TARF/RS to reverse a negative decision seeking the recognition of the nullity on the assessments on an inadequate legal ground of the tax charge.
- Assisted John Deere with three notices of infraction relating to ICMS.