With demonstrable experience in tax litigation and advisory matters, Candido Martins Advogados is adept at acting for corporate and individual clients in strategic tax lawsuits and in the tax structuring of M&A transactions and corporate reorganisations. Its wealth planning credentials are also noteworthy. Alamy Candido leads on transactional tax matters, and is also proficient in double taxation issues and wealth planning. Tatiana Cappa Chiaradia specialises in tax litigation, with a particular focus on proceedings before federal and state courts.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Quality and proximity of partners.'

  • ‘I recommend Tatiana Cappa Chiaradia for her total dedication, speed and attention to the tax area.'

  • ‘Candido Martins has an excellent tax team. The firm demonstrates the ability to provide quality and efficient service within the requested time. They demonstrate a lot of attention and ability to provide feedback and follow up on matters and a lot of technical capacity and up-to-date practice on matters.'

  • ‘I highly recommend partner Tatiana Cappa Chiaradia. She is deeply knowledgeable about tax law, has an excellent attitude towards judicial and administrative tax litigation and an in-depth knowledge of legal theses and arguments.'

  • ‘The focus on keeping their clients informed, discussing the progress of processes and their opinions for decision making make the firm stand out.'

  • ‘Personality and speed of service, depth and knowledge of the topics consulted, understanding of the client's needs.'

  • ‘Candido Martins is a high quality firm, focused on delivering excellent work. Alamy Candido and his partner Tatiana Chiaradia masterfully lead their team in in-depth analysis of complex topics with simplicity of speech, which facilitates my understanding and that of the judges who evaluate our case. I work with many firm, but I understand that Candido Martins stands out from others due to the attention dedicated to the client's demands: the partners are always ready to respond, with quality, efficiency and urgency. And the team of associates closely monitors the demands.'

  • ‘Alamy Candido is my long-time partner. He always assists me personally, evaluating my requests with care and attention. He is not afraid to challenge complex tax and corporate matters and takes responsibility for causes of great importance to the company. Tatiana Chiaradia has great ability to deal with procedural and tax issues, facilitating the presentation of highly complex topics with ease for better understanding by judges. The technical quality and skill of this duo encourages me to move forward with the work.'

Key clients

  • Coca-Cola FEMSA (Spal Indústria Brasileira de Bebidas S.A.)
  • Hejoassu Administração S.A.
  • GEF Capital
  • Rodobens
  • CSN
  • Vicunha Têxtil S.A.
  • Grand Cru Importadora
  • Companhia Nacional do Álcool (CNA)
  • Sertrading (one of the largest trading companies in Brazil)
  • Gonçalves Salles S.A. (Laticínios Aviação)
  • Eucatex
  • Cataratas do Iguaçu S.A.
  • Kodak
  • Grupo MPR
  • Fosnor – Fosfatados do Norte-Nordeste S.A.
  • Triunfo Agropecuária
  • EQS Engenharia S.A
  • J. Assy (Farming)
  • ACP Biotecnologia
  • Natural One
  • Evino
  • Arteris
  • Green Science Technology
  • Enova Foods
  • Tacto Biotecnologia
  • Agroceres
  • Pet2Pet
  • Bergafaz Empreendimentos
  • Prime Cater
  • Zarpo Viagens
  • Vela Software Group
  • Trevol Empreendimentos
  • Sul Óxidos
  • Boa Safra Sementes and Da Soja Sementes

Work highlights

  • Assisted Fosnor (Galvani Group) with the structuring of a mining project.
  • Assisted Eucatex with the sale of part of its shares to BTG in exchange for the payment of a multilateral agreement signed with the Prosecutor Office of the City of São Paulo and BTG.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Alamy Candido, Tatiana Cappa Chiaradia

Other key lawyers

Júlia Vituli, Victoria Salles Soares de Camargo e Campos