Souto Correa Advogados
Souto Correa Advogados fields a strong team of tax specialists with ‘an exceptional technical background’. Based in Porto Alegre and São Paulo, the multifaceted team handles a combination of litigation, consulting, customs and regulatory matters, covering direct and indirect tax. Anderson Trautman Cardoso handles litigation and customs issues, while André Luiz Da Silva Gomes, who possesses ’deep technical tax knowledge’, is largely focused on non-contentious issues, including social security. Judicial and administrative tax litigation are some of Fernando Ayres‘ legal specialisms. Henry Lummertz, Giacomo Paro and Pedro Demartini are also noted for their wealth of experience in tax contentious matters. Associate João Paulo Velkis provides consulting and litigation support to clients from the energy, technology, transport and construction sectors.
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Testimonials
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‘The professionals at this firm have an exceptional technical background. In addition, the responses are always well-founded and seek to meet clients' demands. The availability of professionals to help is also highlighted. They actually look into the issues and try to resolve them in a way that makes the client comfortable and satisfied.’
‘Giácomo Paro and Fernando Ayres stand out for their competence, technical background and willingness to make the client fully understand the issues.'
‘André Gomes has deep technical tax knowledge. He is a problem-solver, understands the business and is very knowledgeable of accounting techniques.'
- 'Excellent legal knowledge, combined with timely service and the ability to meet 100% of client demands.'
Key clients
- Lenovo Tecnologia Brasil
- NTT Brasil
- Pearson Education
- Atvos Agroindustrial
- Santo Antônio Energia
- Quinto Andar
- Braskem
- Samsung
- Dell
- 99 Tecnologia
- Medabil
- Casa dos Ventos
- Casio
- Unifértil
- Buser
- Acciona
- Construtora Norberto Odebrecht
- Consórcio Odebrecht Via Engenharia
- Consórcio Monte Belo
- Sanofi-Aventis
- Centro Nacional de Tecnologia Eletrônica Avançada CEITEC
- CERAN – Companhia Energética Rio das Antas
- Knauf Isopor da Amazônia
- BRK Ambiental
Work highlights
- Represented Mori Minas Newco I Energia Solar and other companies that are part of the UFV Manga I.II Consortium in a tax dispute.
- Assisted Capitale in a voluntary disclosure to pay the social contributions without fine and, later, in the filing of the writ of mandamus.
- Represented Usina Conquista do Pontal S in a lawsuit aiming to cancel a tax assessment regarding Value-Added Tax (ICMS).
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Anderson Trautmann Cardoso, André Luiz da Silva Gomes, Henr Lummertz, Giacomo Paro, Pedro Demartini, Valter Tremarin Junior