Covering both non-contentious and litigation matters, Pinheiro Neto Advogados is skilled at handling the full scope of tax issues, from tax planning to transfer pricing, direct and indirect tax, social security, transactions and private wealth. Its impressive client roster is comprised of leading Brazilian and international corporations, financial institutions, investment funds and insurance companies. Offering expertise in all levels of taxation (municipal, state and federal), the team shines in sophisticated cases before the administrative and judicial courts, including the Superior Court of Justice and the Federal Supreme Court. With extensive experience in domestic and international tax, Luciana Rosanova Galhardo has a strong track record in judicial and administrative tax litigation. This is also a key area of focus for Tércio Chiavassa and Luiz Roberto Peroba Barbosa, the latter of whom additionally advises tech companies on navigating Brazilian taxation on digital products and online transactions. Ana Carolina Fernandes Carpinetti is another key contact for the tech sector, while Marcelo Marques Roncaglia handles tax litigation and advisory matters concerning indirect taxes. Giancarlo Chamma Matarazzo maintains a diverse practice focused on tax, estate and succession planning, and Flavio Veitzman handles the tax aspects of high-profile transactions.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Excellent firm. An environment of great partnership, together with distinguished professionals.'

  • ‘Giancarlo Chamma Matarazzo - brilliant professional, always available and offering creative solutions.'

  • 'The firm strives for technical quality and legal certainty in its opinions and procedures.'

  • 'Luciana Rosanova Galhardo excels at studying and asserting herself in the cases she handles.'

Key clients

  • H.I.G.
  • Nubank
  • Brookfield
  • Itaú Unibanco Holding
  • Natura &CO
  • Redpoint e Ventures
  • Mercedes
  • Mercado Pago and Mercado Crédito (Mercado Livre)
  • Abu Dhabi Investment Authority (ADIA)
  • Telefônica (Vivo)
  • Localiza Rent a Car
  • B3 S.A. – Brasil, Bolsa, Balcão (Brazilian Stock Exchange)
  • Heineken (Coca-Cola FEMSA)
  • Advent International
  • J.P. Morgan
  • General Motors
  • Amazon
  • Cosan
  • Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPPIB)
  • Pátria Investimentos

Lawyers

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Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Other key lawyers

Luciana Rosanova Galhardo, Mauro Berenholc, Luiz Roberto Peroba Barbosa, Tércio Chiavassa, Marcelo Marques Roncaglia, Ana Carolina Fernandes Carpinetti, Giancarlo Chamma Matarazzo, Flávio Veitzman, Cristiane Ianagui Matsumoto, Tiago Moreira Vieira Rocha, Renato Henrique Caumo, Diego Caldas Rivas De Simone