Lefosse Advogados has a market-leading team that applies its ‘technical and practical knowledge’ to solving ’complex tax issues’. The firm’s strong transactional, projects and capital markets practices ensure a regular flow of high-end non-contentious strategic advice in direct and indirect tax matters for domestic and international companies. Clients from an array of sectors, including healthcare, energy, infrastructure, technology and agribusiness, also benefit from a highly experienced litigation team which leads on cases at the local, state and federal levels. Gustavo Lian Haddad excels in tax litigation, while Ricardo Bolan and Gustavo Paes enjoy strong reputations for advisory matters. The ‘objective, accessible, and technical’ Ana Carolina Utimati is a strong performer in administrative and judicial tax litigation, and Vinicius Jucá, who joined from TozziniFreire Advogados in May 2022, is praised for his ’attention and prompt response to litigation demands’. Clients also single out the ‘helpful and attentive’ partner João Paulo Muntada Cavinatto, who focuses on indirect tax issues.

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Testimonials

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‘Lefosse Advogados assisted us very promptly and sought to resolve all doubts, including suggesting alternatives for our customs process in order to mitigate risks and reduce the tax burden. Through Lefosse, we managed to strengthen relationships with public bodies and present the company in order to seek tax benefits.’
‘Understanding of the business environment and needs combined with technical and practical knowledge applied to solving reasonably complex tax issues. The ability to present issues in a practical and accessible way to the different interlocutors, proposing solutions and bringing opportunities in a dynamic business environment, especially in the scenarios of incentive zones and the particularities of the Manaus Free Trade Zone, makes the firm stand out.’
‘Vinicius Jucá stands out for his vision and practical recommendations as a tax adviser. Attention and prompt response to litigation demands.'
‘Lefosse's differentiator is the ease in interacting with clients. Currently, and especially in Brazil, where changes are constant and we usually need a quick response to report to shareholders, this fast and efficient communication makes all the difference.'
‘Ana Carolina Ultimati - easy, efficient and objective communication.’
‘Partner Ana Carolina Utimati is a reference. An admirable professional. Objective, accessible, and technical. We have worked with her in several projects and her support has always been essential.’
‘A firm with excellent technical staff and personalised client service. Top-notch technological resources, generating assertive and practical reports. The commitment to diversity and inclusion practices is clearly visible.'
'Ricardo Bolan is accessible, objective, and excellent.'

Key clients

Amcor
Telefônica Group
New Fortress Energy
Grupo Seves
Serasa
Asa Bank
CBA – Companhia Brasileira de Alumínio
Comgas
Hasbro
Klabin
Microsoft
Enjoei.com.br
Cummins
Stone Pagamentos
Siguler Guff
HSI Investimentos
Ambev
Cogna Educação
Oracle
Visa
Microsoft
Odebrecht
Adm do Brasil
Syngenta
Paypal
Disney Group
Procter & Gamble
Britvic
XP Investimentos
Ingram Micro

Work highlights

Advised ArcelorMittal on the R$2.2bn acquisition of Companhia Siderúrgica do Pecém from the Brazilian company Vale, and two South Korean companies Dongkuk and Posco.
Advised TOTVS on the corporate and tax structuring of the joint venture between TOTVS and Itaú to form a techfin entity.
Advised the Brazilian arm of China Three Gorges Group on its IPO.

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