Mannrich e Vasconcelos Advogados
The highly rated team at Mannrich e Vasconcelos Advogados is commended for its ability to combine ‘the technical excellence of legal advocacy with the academic rigour of research'. Contentious matters are a key strength for the group, which regularly appears before municipal, state and federal courts. Co-head Breno Ferreira Martins Vasconcelos is singled out for his 'keen strategic vision’ and 'extensive experience' in the healthcare, chemicals, agribusiness and payment services sectors. Fellow co-leader Thais Romero Veiga Shingai is particularly known for her advice to healthcare clients. Associate Maria Raphaela Dadona Matthiesen is praised for her ’differentiated critical analysis and advice’ on tax litigation, including proceedings before the Brazilian Supreme Court.
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Testimonials
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‘M&V offers work of unique quality as it combines the technical excellence of legal advocacy with the academic rigour of research, comparisons and data analysis. It is a unique service in the legal market that adds value to the final product.’
‘Breno Vasconcelos has extensive experience and a keen strategic vision. I also need to highlight Maria Raphaela, who is a young lawyer with very differentiated critical analysis and advice.’
‘The firm manages to combine in-depth technical knowledge and a corporate vision of the issue without leaving aside an academic perspective - they are always very up-to-date on the most recent discussions and current litigation issues.’
‘Breno combines technical tax knowledge with extensive practice in the tax area, always aiming for the most efficient approach. His academic involvement is also noteworthy, as he participates in relevant research and projects on the ongoing tax reform in Brazil, issues related to tax litigation, cooperative compliance and the tax environment - all very current and important topics.’
Key clients
- Instituto Sou da Paz
- Associação Brasileira de Advocacia Tributária (Abat)
Work highlights
- Representing Instituto Sou da Paz in a case in the Supreme Court involving the reduction of the customs duty on the import of fire arms.
- Representing Abat in a dispute before the Administrative Court of Tax Appeals (CARF).
- Represented Abat in a case in the Supreme Court concerning the defence of the constitutionality of a federal law linked to the criminal prosecution of tax crimes.
Lawyers
Leading individuals
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Breno Ferreira Martins Vasconcelos, Thais Romero Veiga Shingai