Latin America - Brazil • Tax

Terciotti Andrade Gomes Donato Advogados

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The well-regarded practice at Terciotti Andrade Gomes Donato Advogados is ‘made up of highly trained and experienced professionals, who demonstrate a deep understanding of tax laws and regulations’. The firm advises on direct and indirect tax disputes at the local and federal level, and is also adept at assisting domestic and international clients in commercial tax planning and structures. Mauricio Terciotti, who shines in customs matters, and Renato Peluzo have ’an exceptional ability to anticipate possible obstacles and formulate effective solutions’ in the context of complex tax litigation. Daniel Durão De Andrade leads the litigation side of the practice, while the versatile Edgar Santos Gomes draws praise for his ‘enormous skill and knowledge’.

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Testimonials

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  • ‘Terciotti is a unique firm where service is personalised. They are always available to discuss matters and provide the best possible service.’

  • ‘Edgar Gomes has enormous skill and knowledge of tax-related topics.'

  • 'The team is made up of highly trained and experienced professionals, who demonstrate a deep understanding of tax laws and regulations. In addition, they take a proactive and strategic approach to resolving complex tax issues, providing clear and efficient guidance.'

  • 'Mauricio Terciotti and Renato Peluzo - lawyers with patience and willingness to explain the complex legal and tax issues, providing tranquility and confidence throughout the process, as well as an exceptional ability to anticipate possible obstacles and formulate effective solutions to protect my interests.'

Key clients

  • Rede D’Or
  • Centrais Elétricas do Norte do Brasil  (Eletronorte)
  • BTG Pactual
  • NST Terminais e Logística and Gearbulk Norway (G2Ocean group)
  • Schweitzer-Mauduit do Brasil Indústria e Comércio de Papel
  • Helexia BR
  • FAZSOL Energias Renováveis
  • GR Serviços e Alimentação
  • Weatherford Indústria e Comércio
  • Lundbeck Brasil
  • Airswift
  • Grupo Doria (former candidate for President of Brazil)
  • BW Offshore
  • Clean Mall Serviços
  • SpeedCast (formerly Harris CapRock)
  • SeaOil Engenharia – Crestchic Brasil
  • Fund. Coord. de Projetos, Pesquisas e Estudos Tecnológicos (COPPETEC)
  • Sapura Navegação
  • GL Events Group (companies from Brazil and France)
  • Betunel Indústria e Comércio
  • Zerezes Design, Produração e Comércio de Artesanatos

Work highlights

  • Representing Eletronorte in a dispute concerning the reimbursement of social security contributions on the gross revenue (PIS and COFINS) levied on the sales of energy.
  • Representing GR Serviços e Alimentação, a Brazilian subsidiary of Compass Group, in VAT-related lawsuits filed in the States of São Paulo, Rio de Janeiro, Minas Gerais, Pernambuco, Paraná, Amazonas, Rio Grande do Norte, Sergipe and Paraíba.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Maurício Terciotti, Daniel Andrade, Edgar Santos Gomes