Abe Advogados
Abe Advogados is an ‘excellent firm’ with a ’highly qualified, updated and competent’ team of tax lawyers. Equally strong in contentious and non-contentious matters, the practice acts for a broad base of domestic and international clients. Gustavo Barroso Taparelli provides ‘deep technical and business knowledge’ in the context of complex judicial and administrative tax claims. Clients also highlight recently promoted partner Maira Cristina Santos Madeira for her ’excellent technique‘ and ’high quality work’. Focused on corporate tax, tax planning and structuring, Juliana Cardoso leads the well-regarded consultancy side of the practice.
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Testimonials
Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.
‘The technical quality, agility in the return and organisation skills differentiate this firm.’
‘Maira Cristina Santos Madeira - helpful, creative and always gets the point across quickly and clearly.’
‘I highlight the high quality of the services provided and understanding of the client's business and market. The strategic vision is always focused on the best solution for the client.'
‘Gustavo Taparelli is a lawyer with deep technical and business knowledge, always available to support our company. In addition, he is a professional who is extremely trusted by both this legal manager and our board of directors for his ethical, professional attitude and partnership over the years.'
'Maira Cristina Santos Madeira has excellent technique, performs high quality work, has a strategic vision, communicates clearly, objectively and quickly.'
‘Excellent firm that is highly qualified, updated and competent.’
Key clients
- Sony Brasil
- Metalúrgica Schioppa
- Ihara Indústrias Químicas
- Companhia Brasileira de Tecnologia para E-Commerce (VTEX)
- Delta Tanques Armazéns Gerais (Delta Group)
- Penske Logistics do Brasil
- Agrícola Famosa
- Pravaler
- Amcel – Amapá Florestal e Celulose
- Dow Brasil Indústria e Comércio de Produtos Químicos Ltda. and Dow Brasil Sudeste Industrial (Dow Group)
Work highlights
- Advising Sony Brasil on a tax analysis of the storage of its products.
- Advising Amcel – Amapá Florestal e Celulose on a tax assessment related to fines concerning a special export regime.
- Representing Metalúrgica Schioppa in a lawsuit to annul a charge by the State of São Paulo linked to its purchase of goods.
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Gustavo Taparelli, Maira Cristina Santos Madeira, Juliana Cardoso