Praised for its ‘personalised service, dedication and competence’, Tauil & Chequer Advogados‘ tax department handles advisory, litigation and customs matters on behalf of a domestic and international client base present in a variety of regulated sectors, most notably oil and gas, energy and telecoms. The team enjoys a strong presence in upper administrative and judicial courts, and is particularly well positioned to advise on cross-border tax matters, drawing on its association with Mayer Brown. The practice is led by three seasoned tax practitioners: Ivan Tauil has significant experience in local and international taxation; Eduardo Maccari Telles focuses on tax litigation in the administrative and judicial spheres; and Guido Vinci handles a combination of contentious and consulting matters in this space, with a focus on foreign investments and ICMS issues. Other key individuals include Celso Grisi, who is noted for his expertise in indirect taxes; Carolina Bottino, who advises oil and gas clients on customs and foreign trade matters; and Diana Castro, who assists with special customs regimes, international taxation and indirect taxes.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘The firm is a reference for complex tax matters and helped us throughout the year with various opinions regarding corporate restructuring and taxation. They are very good technically.'

  • ‘Ana Luiza Martins is great.'

  • ‘The team has great expertise in facts relating to the oil and gas area and this helps us with legal demands.'

  • ‘Diana Castro and Eduardo Telles are recommended.'

  • ‘A very dedicated and prompt team that meets established deadlines regardless of the difficulties and complexities of the topics.'

  • 'Diana Castro - dedicated and capable of assisting us in all aspects related to tax.'

  • ‘Personalised service, dedication and competence.'

Key clients

  • Tim S.A.
  • Midea Group
  • Sony Mobile
  • Pirelli
  • Mars Group
  • Nestlé S.A.
  • Groupe SEB
  • Ricoh Brasil S.A.
  • TotalEnergies EP Brasil Ltda.
  • Schlumberger Serviços de Petróleo Ltda
  • OneSubsea do Brasil Serviços Submarinos
  • Veolia Water Technologies (Suez Water Technologies)
  • Petronas Petróleo Brasil Ltda.
  • China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC)
  • Mercuria Energy
  • Vibra Energia S.A.
  • Tereos Acúcar e Energia S.A.
  • Agrícola Xingu S.A.
  • Aliança Agrícola do Cerrado S.A.
  • Centro de Tecnologia Canavieira
  • Banco Nacional de Desenvolvimento Econômico e Social - BNDES
  • Aegea Saneamento e Participações S.A.
  • Arcelormittal Brasil S.A.
  • Ibitu Energia S.A.
  • Albioma Energias Renováveis
  • Abbott Laboratories
  • Mercury Renew
  • Atlas Renewable Energy
  • Enel-X
  • Acciona Energias Renováveis
  • Bic Amazonia
  • Vibrantz Technologies
  • Pluspetrol Uruguay SA
  • Atlantic Trading and Marketing Inc.
  • Telesat Brasil Capacidade de Satélites Ltda.
  • Paragon Offshore (NEDERLAND) B.V.
  • Mylan Brasil Distribuidora de Medicamentos Ltda.

Work highlights

  • Advised ArcelorMittal AS on the acquisition of the total corporate capital of Companhia Siderúrgica do Pecém (CSP) for $2.2bn.
  • Represented Petronas in a Writ of Mandamus filed against the Federal Government in order to obtain a judicial decision to recognise that the exports tax (IE), established by Provisional Measure No. 1.1163/2023, charged upon the oil and gas exports, is unconstitutional and illegal.
  • Acted as Brazilian legal counsel to Nuvini Group in relation to the business combination agreement by and among NewCo, Nuvini Holdings Limited and Mercato.

Lawyers

Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Ivan Tauil, Eduardo Maccari Telles, Guido Vinci

Other key lawyers

Ana Luiza Martins, Celso Grisi, Carolina Bottino, Giampaolo Marzulli, Diana Castro, Carolina Ferraro