Highlighted for its 'understanding of the client's business' and the 'high quality of services provided', Abe Advogados' tax team is particularly skilled in tax contentious matters related to liabilities and tax recovery. The group is equipped to advise on proceedings before the administrative and judicial courts, and also assists with tax inspections and consulting mandates. Gustavo Barroso Taparelli concentrates on tax litigation, though he also occasionally advises on the tax aspects of transactions. Maira Cristina Santos Madeira's specialisms include tax litigation and tax inspections by the federal, state and municipal governments.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Agile and accurate service.'

  • ‘Abe's tax team is excellent. The work is of high quality, the knowledge and access to tax agreements and transactions is a differentiator. They are very organised and available. Maira is very accessible and excellent technician.'

  • ‘Personalised service. They do not use complex language to deal with the client, they are extremely enlightening. I highlight the excellent collaboration, quick response and realistic opinions.'

  • ‘The team stands out for its understanding of the client's business and our market; the strategic vision always focused on the best solution for the client; the high quality of services provided; and the confidence that professionals inspire in us. All these characteristics make Abe Advogados excellent and different from other law firms in the market.'

  • ‘They are all excellent professionals and serve us very well. Gustavo Barroso Taparelli and Maira Cristina Madeira have in-depth technical and business tax knowledge, always available to support our company.'

Key clients

  • Sony Brasil Ltda.
  • Metalúrgica Schioppa Ltda.
  • Coexpan & Emsur Brazil
  • Bahema Educação S/A
  • Fujitsu General do Brasil Ltda.
  • Cromus Embalagens Indústria e Comércio Ltda.
  • Longping High-tech Sementes & Biotecnologia Ltda
  • Penske Logistics do Brasil Ltda
  • Grupo Setpar
  • Julio Paixão Filho Comércio e Construções Ltda.

Work highlights

  • Acted for Metalúrgica Schioppa in the filing of a lawsuit to annul the amount charged by the State of São Paulo, given that the purchase of goods by Schioppa was in compliance with the legislation, fulfilling every demand imposed by the state of São Paulo Tax Office.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Gustavo Barroso Taparelli, Maira Cristina Santos Madeira