Machado Associados
The well-structured tax team at Machado Associados, which covers all the core disciplines, is singled out for its transactional capabilities, drawing on the firm's strong ‘M&A professionals [who] have in-depth knowledge of Brazilian tax legislation’. Tax disputes before administrative and judicial courts also feature on the group's workload, which is populated by instructions from clients operating in the infrastructure, energy, cosmetics and public sectors. Practice head Júlio de Oliveira, who focuses on indirect tax and tax litigation, and litigator Daniel Lacasa Maya possess a ’deep knowledge of IPI, PIS, Cofins and ICMS legislation’. Indirect tax and customs expert Gabriel Caldiron Rezende is also considered an ‘invaluable asset to any and all clients’. Isabel Bertelotti, Ana Lucia Marra and Stephanie Makin are recommended for their expertise in non-contentious direct tax and international taxation matters.
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Testimonials
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‘The M&A professionals have in-depth knowledge of Brazilian tax legislation. They are cordial and quick in responding to the issues presented. They promote events aimed at clarifying confusing issues for taxpayers, in addition to supporting us with theses of interest to our sector.’
‘Daniel Lacasa Maya and Júlio de Oliveira are professionals with deep knowledge of IPI, PIS, Cofins and ICMS legislation. They present innovative solutions for resolving issues.’
‘The firm returns in a very good time, has a great understanding of the client's operations and usually gives us very effective feedback.’
‘Tax litigation services provided with excellence. Welcoming, cordial and qualified staff.’
- 'Gabriel Caldiron Rezende and Julio de Oliveira - the two names of Machado that always serve us. Top professionals who accompany the client throughout the processes. This direct involvement of Gabriel and Júlio is an invaluable asset to any and all clients.'
- 'Machado Associados has a team with extensive experience in tax law and many with double training in related areas, such as accounting and economics, which add value to the service provided and the solutions presented. The partners are highly technical and qualified in their areas of activity, they have in-depth knowledge of their clients' businesses and are always available to meet the demands presented.'
- 'Isabel Bertoletti – accountant and senior consultant in direct taxes, with extensive experience in tax matters and corporate reorganisations in Brazil and abroad. She monitors her clients' business very diligently and quickly indicates solutions and alternatives to meet the demands presented.'
- 'The great difference of Machado e Associados, in addition to a team of excellent professionals, is the prompt response to demands, always with clear, objective theses pointing out the best paths for a defense that optimises risks and maximises gains.'
Key clients
- Natura Cosméticos
- CCR
- Wobben Windpower (Enercon Group)
- Sanofi Aventis
- Philips
- Colgate
- BDF Nivea
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Júlio de Oliveira