The ‘always very agile’ tax team at L.O. Baptista Advogados is well versed in domestic tax issues, international tax planning schemes and tax treaties. The team boasts broad capabilities in non-contentious tax matters, as well as administrative and judicial proceedings. With expertise in both direct and indirect taxes, Marcos Ribeiro Barbosa often advises on the tax aspects of M&A and other business transactions. José Roberto Martinez De Lima is adept in municipal, state and federal taxes, advising clients on corporate restructurings, wealth planning and disputes. João Victor Guedes Santos is experienced in international tax planning and in the taxation of financial instruments.
Testimonials
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- 'We have a great deal of experience with L.O. Baptista, we use their services a lot, and we trust them very much. They work in several areas with us, they already know our culture, they are assertive in their advice and always very agile.'
- 'Marcos Ribeiro Barbosa is very experienced. José Roberto Martinez de Lima, partner, knows a lot about our business. Wendell Rodolfo dos Santos is very hands-on and helps us with many details.'
Key clients
- Vallourec
- Canon
Work highlights
- Assisted Railpod and Rail Botic with the best tax solution for setting up a representation and distribution business in Brazil for dealing with major rail companies players.
- Assisted Canon with the analysis of Brazilian tax and regulatory regulations regarding the import of used goods and devising strategies to counteract such restrictions.