BMA Advogados
At full-service law firm BMA Advogados, the private client team brings together experts from various disciplines, including tax, corporate, capital markets and litigation. The practice is noted for its broad offering, which spans cross-border tax residence matters, succession planning, offshore investments and complex M&A involving family-controlled companies. With more than 20 years of experience advising private banks, multi-family offices and high-net-worth individuals, tax and estate planning specialist Hermano Notaroberto Barbosa co-heads the tax department and is a member of the firm’s French desk. He shares the private client team’s leadership with experienced tax lawyer Débora Bacellar De Almeida, who is active in assisting wealthy families and individuals in cross-border matters, including asset reorganisations, probates and individual taxation. Another key name is Camila Chouzal, who has significant experience handling transactional work, including M&A and corporate reorganisations.
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Testimonials
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‘Excellent technical capacity and high client adaptability.’
‘Level of updating and depth in relation to the knowledge of the legislation in general, the interpretations of the tax authorities and the judiciary, as well as the considerations and interpretations of the parties. Quality and reliability of the team of partners and lawyers. Attention to issues of technology, knowledge sharing and initiatives in favour of diversity, inclusive behaviour and social responsibility.’
‘Debora Bacellar de Almeida stands out for her depth of knowledge and argumentation in the defense and issuing of legal opinions. Her attention and sensitivity to client issues and concerns, precision, reliability, commitment, focus and attention are deeply appreciated.'
‘BMA's greatest "mark" is its commitment to the interests of the client. Allied to the competence of the team, the full dedication to the matters places BMA in a unique position in the market. It's the kind of office where you can be calm.'
Key clients
- Turim Investimentos
- Banco Santander
- Morgan Stanley
- Itaú Unibanco
- BTG Pactual
- SPX Capital
- Vinci Partners
- JGP Investimentos
- Gávea Investimentos
- XP Multi Family Offices
Lawyers
Leading individuals
Practice head
The lawyer(s) leading their teams.
Debora Bacellar de Almeida, Hermano Notaroberto Barbosa