Singled out for its knowledge of the maritime law sector, Rio-based Kincaid | Mendes Vianna Advogados fields a tax and customs department which has a strong following of companies from the shipping, energy and infrastructure industries. The group is sought out for its expertise in tax planning, tax treaties, transfer pricing and tax litigation before administrative and judicial bodies. Godofredo Mendes Vianna has extensive experience in international trade disputes; Camila Mendes Vianna Cardoso focuses on contentious and non-contentious shipping matters; and Jeniffer Adelaide Marques Pires is the name to note for customs and tax litigation at the federal, state and municipal levels.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The firm is always looking for new alternatives for ongoing actions, and/or proposing new approaches in light of the new rules that are in force'

  • ‘The elements that distinguish the firm are tax and maritime sector knowledge, knowledge of practical cases and dispute resolution on the subject, as well as flexibility in handling matters, openness to looking for solutions that accommodate the company's reality.'

  • ‘The firm is a reference within the maritime/offshore sector in Brazil. The team has extremely qualified and professional lawyers. Furthermore, the diversity of skills means that the work carried out by the Kincaid team is not only of high quality, but also with a holistic approach to the subject under analysis.'

  • ‘Godofredo Mendes Vianna and Camila Mendes Vianna Cardoso have in-depth knowledge of the maritime/offshore sector in Brazil. Extensive experience with foreign shipowners. Jeniffer Adelaide Marques Pires has knowledge of the complex Brazilian tax regime and specific knowledge of the tax rules applicable to the maritime/offshore sector.'

Key clients

  • Neolubes Indústria de Lubrificantes Ltda.
  • Imerys Rio Capim Caulim S/A (13229)
  • Grupo CCR
  • Bourbon Offshore Marítima
  • Usinas Siderúrgicas de Minas Gerais – USIMINAS S.A.
  • Granel Química Ltda.
  • 3R Operações Marítimas
  • Companhia Brasileira de Offshore S.A.
  • Hidrovias do Brasil – Cabotagem Ltda.

Work highlights

  • Defended BARCAS in a citizen suit aiming to nullify State Decree No. 42,897/2011, which exempted the aquatic transportation of passengers from State VAT (ICMS) based on alleged unconstitutionality.
  • Advised 3R Operações Marítimas on the acquisition and subsequent transfer of the customs bounded area license for Terminal Aquaviário de Guamaré, in favor of the company.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Godofredo Mendes Vianna, Camila Mendes Vianna Cardoso, Jeniffer Adelaide Marques Pires