Felsberg Advogados
Felsberg Advogados has a ‘very technically qualified’ tax team with ’a deep understanding of the legal framework’. Tax advice linked to major insolvencies and restructurings is a core focus for the practice, which is also skilled at handling complex judicial and administrative proceedings. Anna Flávia De Azevedo Izelli Greco, who leads on tax litigation matters, also advises on customs issues and M&A due diligence. Tax litigation and consulting are core areas of activity for Rodrigo Prado Gonçalves, while the recently promoted Gabriel Paranaguá is entirely devoted to non-contentious tax mandates. Practice head Ivan Campos is particularly noted for his considerable experience in the telecoms sector. Former partner Flavia Ganzella is no longer at the firm. Rafael Macedo Malheiro left the firm in February 2024.
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Testimonials
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‘The team is very technically qualified, with a deep understanding of the legal framework. We feel well taken care of and they are always available when we need them. Another important point is the real proactivity of the team members.’
‘Gabriel Paranaguá: excellent knowledge of tax law, precise insertions and comments relevant to our business. He is proactive, always seeking to bring us solutions.'
‘It is a complete firm, where you have all the support areas with full knowledge.’
‘The team is specialised, always looking to bring us news from the tax world. It provides efficient services.’
‘Anna Izelli always responds quickly, demonstrating that she knows the market and theses with great expertise.’
‘Firm with a very good reputation, acts proactively with technical knowledge and excellent services.’
‘Gabriel Paranaguá - proactive and with great knowledge of tax issues.'
'Rodrigo Prado - great knowledge of the tax area’
Key clients
- Paranapanema
- Grupo Gaia/Planeta
- World Resources Institute
- CVC Corp
- Fundação Orquestra Sinfônica do Estado de São Paulo - OSESP
- Iguasport (Decathlon)
- Centurylink Comunicações do Brasil
- Boehringer Ingelheim do Brasil Química e Farmacêutica
- Arris Indústria Eletrônica do Brasil (Commscope)
- T4F Entretenimentos
- Eutelsat Group
- Bettercollective
Work highlights
- Successfully represented Eutelsat do Brasil in a judicial claim that recognised it was not subject to ICMS in the provision of satellite services.
- Advised Paranapanema on the tax aspects of the $479m debt restructuring that was not subject to judicial reorganisation.
- Assisting Kanjiko do Brasil Indústria Automotiva in an administrative dispute with the state tax authorities over the payment of ICMS.
Lawyers
Next Generation Partners
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Ivan Campos, Anna Flávia de Azevedo Izelli Greco, Rodrigo Prado Gonçalves