Clients (companies and individuals alike) from the worlds of mining, manufacturing, infrastructure, transport, food, financial services, and retail regularly consult Madrona Fialho Advogados on tax consulting and litigation matters. Split between São Paulo and Belo Horizonte, the group is well positioned to advise on the tax implications of corporate restructuring and business transactions, and assist with tax foreclosure proceedings, compliance, environmental tax matters and wealth planning. Marcos Tranchesi Ortiz is a strong performer in tax litigation in the judicial and administrative spheres, while Paulo Bento focuses on tax planning, transfer pricing and transactional matters. Tax partner Rafael Malheiros joined from Felsberg Advogados in February 2024.

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  • ‘Unique and fast service. The team is always very attentive to the client, seeking to support us in the analysis of obtaining the necessary documentation.'

Key clients

  • Merck Sharp & Dohme Saúde Animal
  • Cimed Remédios S/A
  • Prometeon Tyre Group Indústria Brasil Ltda
  • Louis Dreyfus Company Brasil S/A / Louis Dreyfus Company Sucos S/A
  • Viterra S/A

Work highlights

  • Provided a legal opinion to CMOC Brasil Mineração regarding the exclusion of ICMS tax benefits from the calculation bases of IRPJ and CSLL for the years 2023 and prior.
  • Provided a legal opinion to Dexco regarding the exclusion of ICMS tax incentives from the calculation bases of IRPJ and CSLL, offering insights on risks and strategies for the procedure.
  • Advised the sellers on structuring the cross-border acquisition of Opera K, Kolplast Investimentos, and Kolplast by Addvise Group Ab (Publ), offering tax guidance for the transaction.

Practice head

The lawyer(s) leading their teams.

Marcos Tranchesi Ortiz, Paulo Bento

Other key lawyers

Rafael Malheiro