Demonstrating extensive experience in federal, state and municipal taxes, Souto Correa Advogados possesses a broad service offering, which covers administrative and judicial tax disputes, customs control and regulatory matters. Multinational and major domestic companies turn to the group for advice on high-profile cases before the higher courts, and often seek assistance in tax planning and mandates involving the Free Trade Zone of Manaus. Pedro Demartini leads the national practice from São Paulo. Names to note in Porto Alegre include: Anderson Trautman Cardoso, who focuses on tax litigation and customs; André Luiz Da Silva Gomes, who handles tax consultancy, with a special emphasis on corporate and individual income tax; and Henry Lummertz, who has a strong track record in proceedings before the Superior Court of Justice and the Brazilian Supreme Court. Valter Tremarin Junior, who is skilled in administrative court cases at the federal level, especially before the Board of Tax Appeals, stands out at the associate level.
Tax in Brazil
Souto Correa Advogados
Responsables de la pratique:
Pedro Demartini
Les références
‘Souto Correa has very qualified professionals inserted in the business environment through associations and professional entities. For the business context, this is considered very relevant as the team is always connected to the current reality. We were successful in all contracted services.’
‘Anderson Trautman always handles topics with great serenity and demonstrates great knowledge.’
Principaux clients
NTT Brasil
Pearson Education
Atvos Agroindustrial
Braskem
Samsung
Dell
99 Tecnologia
Medabil
Casio
Buser
Construtora Norberto Odebrecht
Sanofi-Aventis
BRK Ambiental
CERAN
Knauf Isopor da Amazônia
Celulose Irani
TozziniFreire Advogados
Sitting within the firm’s national tax offering, the Porto Alegre-based tax department at TozziniFreire Advogados acts for clients from a wide range of industries, including energy, infrastructure, consumer goods, agribusiness, and manufacturing, among others. ‘Distinguished by the high level of technique and the quality of the services provided‘, the team offers representation in judicial and administrative proceedings at the local, state, and federal levels, demonstrating particular strength in cases concerning corporate income tax, services tax, and tax on manufactured products. On the consultancy front, the practice is active in tax planning and in the structuring of major corporate transactions. Corporate tax expert Gustavo Nygaard and Rafael Mallmann, who specialises in tax litigation, jointly head up the group, where associate Bernardo Mascarenhas Mardini is recommended for contentious matters.
Responsables de la pratique:
Gustavo Nygaard
Les références
‘Tozzini Freire takes care of tax processes with the highest quality, impeccable service, and speed.’
‘Tozzini’s Porto Alegre Tax team is distinguished by the high level of technique and the quality of the services provided, combined with agility and excellent returns and results in the actions they carry out. Another excellent differential is that they do not use difficult language and large texts, and their guidelines is direct and clear.’
‘The entire team is recommended.’
Principaux clients
Grupo Rumo
Grupo Renner
Processor Soluções Tecnológicas para Negócios
Grupo Sodexo
Companhia Estadual de Transmissão de Energia Elétrica
Ecoplan Engenharia
Zenvia Mobile Serviços Digitais
Grupo Dimed
RGE Sul Distribuidora de Energia
Banco de Lage Landen
Empresas Randon
Ford Motor Company Brasil
Fagundes Mineração
Grupo GG10
Goemil
Spal Indústria Brasileira de Bebidas
Bsbios Industria e Comercio de Biodiesel Sul Brasil
Thoughtworks Brasil
MRC Soluções em Logística Ferroviária Vnte-Al
Grupo RBS
Principaux dossiers
- Representing CEEE-T in a group of 81 administrative proceedings and one judicial proceeding concerning the right of CEEE-T to calculate and pay PIS/COFINS considering the cumulative regime.
- Representing Processor in a judicial proceeding challenging the ISS tax liability, charged by the Municipality of Porto Alegre due to the software licensing carried out by the company.
- Representing Lojas Renner in a judicial proceeding challenging two tax assessment notices issued by the Rio de Janeiro State Revenue due to the loss of ICMS credits acquired by Renner from Cooperativa Cantagalo.
CMT – Carvalho, Machado e Timm Advogados
CMT – Carvalho, Machado e Timm Advogados‘ tax and customs team provides consultancy and litigation services to a range of clients across the agriculture, automotive, food and beverage, furniture, cellulose, mining, IT, retail, and financial services segments. On the advisory front, the group assists clients with international tax planning, tax benefits, and transfer pricing. These are all core areas of focus for practice co-head Cristiano Carvalho. Fellow co-leader Lucas Tavares Dos Santos and Reginaldo Dos Santos Bueno, who was elevated to partner in 2022, are key contacts for strategic tax disputes. Senior associate Eduardo Manfroi Rosito focuses on advisory work, which encompasses direct and indirect tax, social security and international taxation.
Responsables de la pratique:
Cristiano Rosa de Carvalho
Les références
‘Lawyers excel in tax matters and are up-to-date on topics. They get back to you in a timely manner, and the support is always detailed.’
‘Reginaldo Bueno and Lucas Santos are proactive and aware of demands.’
‘The team offers a differentiated service and designs strategies aligned with client needs.’
Principaux clients
General Motors
John Deere Brasil
CMPC Celulose RioGrandense
Midea Carrier
Unimil
Expedia Group
Leroy Merlin
PPG Industrial Tintas do Brasil
Prudential do Brasil Seguros de Vida
Metasa
JBS
Usina São José
Principaux dossiers
- Represented Seara before TARF/RS to reverse a negative decision seeking the recognition of the nullity on the assessments on an inadequate legal ground of the tax charge.
- Assisted John Deere in three Notices of Infraction relating to ICMS.
- Acted as a legal partner to the South Summit Brazil, evaluating the project’s taxation and assessing a tax benefit for the events and tourism sector.
Rafael Pandolfo Advogados Associados
Covering both advisory and contentious matters, Rafael Pandolfo Advogados Associados acts for companies operating in an array of sectors, including agribusiness, energy, retail, sports and healthcare. As part of its non-contentious offering, the practice attracts instructions from clients seeking advice on tax benefits, legislation, tax planning, and corporate restructuring. Founding partner Rafael Pandolfo is highly adept at conducting tax cases before the superior courts, while fellow co-founder Rafael Santos Borin has extensive experience in both non-contentious tax and administrative litigation. Airton Bombardeli Riella leads the department’s pro-bono services.
Responsables de la pratique:
Rafael Pandolfo; Rafael Santos Borin; Airton Bombardeli Riella
Silveiro Advogados
Silveiro Advogados‘ 'highly qualified' tax team undertakes a wide range of both litigation and advisory work, including tax matters regarding estate and succession reorganisation. Real estate, pharmaceuticals, oil and gas, financial services, and education are all key sectors of focus for the group, which is under the leadership of Cassiano Menke, an 'expert in tax law'. Key support is offered by Louise Lerina Fialho, who is experienced in tax litigation and planning mandates. Maria Angelica Feijo left the firm in September 2022.
Responsables de la pratique:
Cassiano Menke
Les références
‘Silveiro’s team is highly qualified. In addition to having a great professional experience, they are also directly inserted in the academic environment, which makes Silveiro’s professionals much more creative and able to explore and elaborate different tax theses.’
‘Cassiano Menke is an extremely experienced professional, an expert in tax law, he masters the subject like few others and he also uses a language that is easy to understand for someone who is not in the area.’
‘They are tireless, super accessible to clients, have excellent relationships in the legal and judicial environment and have abundant knowledge.’
Principaux clients
Rio Bravo Gestora de Investimentos
Novelis do Brasil
Lojas Quero-Quero
Grupo Terra Santa
Multiplan Empreendimentos Imobiliários
TMSA
Imdepa Rolamentos Importação e Comércio
Bebidas Fruki
Grupo Gerdau de Participações
Fleury
Lojas Riachuelo
Cia. Hering
Oi
Fraport Brasil
Sim Rede de Postos
SULGÁS
Tupy
WEG
Petrobahia
Principaux dossiers
- Advising Fraport on the taxation of the economic and financial adjustment of the airports concession contracts.
- Assisting Grupo Gerdau de Participações in numerous contentious and non-contentious tax matters.
- Acted for Sicredi Cooperatives in the filing of lawsuits to remove its obligation to pay PIS on its payrolls.
Trench Rossi Watanabe
‘A reference in the market for tax advice on highly complex or impactful issues‘, Trench Rossi Watanabe‘s Porto Alegre office demonstrates strength in international tax law, which enables it to advise clients on inbound and outbound projects. Complex litigation before administrative and judicial courts is a key area of strength for the group, which is also regularly engaged by clients from the IT, agribusiness, and automotive industries (among others) in tax planning and the structuring of M&A transactions. The ‘always available‘ Claudio Moretti, who is skilled in tax litigation involving direct and indirect tax, jointly chairs the department with Thales Stucky, a contact for tax disputes at the judicial and administrative levels. Since publication, associate Livia Stumpf has left the firm.
Responsables de la pratique:
Claudio Moretti; Thales Stucky
Les références
‘The competence, dedication and kindness of professionals towards their clients makes the firm stand out. The importance given to the topic of diversity is crystal clear.’
‘Partner Cláudio Moretti is always available and has in-depth knowledge of the topics addressed to him.’
‘The tax department at Trench Rossi Watanabe (Porto Alegre) is excellent and is a reference in the market for tax advice on highly complex or impactful issues.’
Principaux clients
Dell Computadores do Brasil
Midea Carrier
Android Industries
Alliance One Brasil Exportadora de Tabacos
Stihl Ferramentas Motorizadas
Perto S/A Periféricos de Automação
Lactalis do Brasil
Alisul Alimentos
Harman do Brasil
Comexport Companhia de Comércio Exterior
Vibra Agroindustrial
Estratégia Concursos
Diamaju Agrícola
Veritas Technology
Culligan International
Brasil PCH
Groupon
Eaton
Anglogold Ashanti Colombia
China Tabaco Internacional do Brasil
Forest First Colombia
Leadec Serviços Industriais do Brasil
Primadera
Vyaire Medical Sarl
Diageo do Brasil
First Global Xpress
Stone Pagamentos
Bemis do Brasil Indústria e Comércio de Embalagens
Arauco do Brasil
SalesForce
Active Campaign
Stellantis
Marcopolo
Randon
Grendene
3G Radar
Fraport Airports
Mercedes-Benz
Promob Softwares
BRF
Dorf Ketal do Brasil
Prollenium Medical Technologies
Marriott International
The GSI Group
BRDE
Ebanx
KDB Importação e Exportação
Tecadi Armazéns Gerais
Associação Brasileira das Indústrias de Óleos Vegetais
Principaux dossiers
- Represented Dell Computadores do Brasil in a dispute to challenge the revocation of the benefit related to the application of the zero rate of PIS/COFINS on the sale of certain IT products.
- Assisted Active Campaign with the tax and contractual structure of the international inter-company transactions related to the services provided by a Brazilian subsidiary.
- Represented Alliance One in a dispute involving ICMS credits.
Diego Galbinski Advocacia
The tax team at Diego Galbinski Advocacia offers national advice to clients engaged in non-contentious matters, administrative proceedings and judicial litigation, including cases before the superior courts. Its client roster features companies from a variety of industries, ranging from agribusiness and healthcare to telecoms, energy, real estate and construction. Founding partner and practice head Diego Galbinski Advocacia is ‘an extremely qualified professional with extensive experience in tax matters’. Associates Pedro Acosta De Oliveira and Arthur Rocha Benevides Magalhães offer support in auditing and tax compliance matters.
Responsables de la pratique:
Diego Galbinski
Les références
‘The service provided is exceptional. The team has great technical quality.’
‘Diego Galbinski is an extremely qualified professional with extensive experience in tax matters. In addition to great technical capacity, he is tireless in client service.’
Principaux clients
Enecon
Sane
Sul Alfa Distribuidora
Nexxt Distribuidora de Alimentos e Bebidas
Altemo Advogados Associados
Somai Nordeste
Maxinvest Participações e Investimentos
Divax Participações e Investimentos
Centro De Produção Riograndense de Espumas Industriais
Rafebe Participações
Fundação de Apoio da Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul
Fundação Empresa-escola de Engenharia da UFRGS
Auxiliadora Predial
Cooperativa dos Agricultores de Plantio Direto do Rio Grande do Sul
Clube Maxivida
Conselho Seccional da Ordem dos Advogados do Rio Grande do Sul
Maximidia Administradora e Corretora de Seguros
Elipse Software
Lamiecco Plásticos
Ducasse Brasil Estruturas, Construções E Incorporações
Lauro Weber & Cia
We Can BR
Pet Flake do Brasil
Principaux dossiers
- Representing Rafebe Participações in administrative proceedings.
- Represented Fundação de Apoio da Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul in a lawsuit to recognise the right to exemption from social security contributions.
- Represented OAB/RS in a direct unconstitutionality Action against Complementary Law no. 859, of September 3, 2019.
Rafael Nichele Advogados Associados
Bringing together lawyers specialised in tax, senior consultants and accountants, Rafael Nichele Advogados Associados is proficient in federal, state and municipal taxes. Singled out for its experience in the agribusiness and retail sectors, the group is particularly active in contentious tax matters, including proceedings at the judicial and administrative levels. Founding partner Rafael Nichele draws on his former experience as a judge of the Administrative Court of Appeals to assist clients in complex tax disputes. Tax litigator Eduardo Barboza Dos Santos is another core member of the team.
Responsables de la pratique:
Rafael Nichele
Principaux clients
Pif Paf
Fricasa
Uniaves
Tial Alimentos
Banco Digimais
Cooperalfa
Rodoparaná
Cooperativa Suinco
Kabel
Cassol – Administradora De Cartões
Cassol Log
Comércio de Medicamentos Brair – FSJ
Cooperativa Languiru – Coolan
Principaux dossiers
- Represents Comércio de Medicamentos Brair in a lawsuit about the right not to include the ICMS tax incentives in the calculation base of federal taxes.
- Assisting Cooperative Dália Alimentos in the fiscal, logistical and commercial restructuring of the company in order to achieve the indices provided by law for the use of Presumed ICMS credits.
- Represented Cooperative Languiru in a judicial proceeding seeking the right to PIS and COFINS credits on the acquisition of goods for resale.
Rossi, Maffini, Milman & Grando Advogados
Rossi, Maffini, Milman & Grando Advogados has substantial experience in tax-related litigation before administrative and judicial courts, acting for clients from a broad range of industries. The practice is also strong on the advisory side, showcasing strong capabilities in tax planning, transactional matters and accounting issues. Spearheading the practice, Felipe Esteves Grando has a wealth of experience in litigation and consultancy matters. Tax litigator Jéssica Allgayer is a key contact for clients from the transport, construction and logistics sectors, while Bruno François Guimarães focuses on strategic tax planning.
Responsables de la pratique:
Felipe Grando
Les références
‘Matters are always treated seriously and the lawyers demonstrate in-depth knowledge.’
Principaux clients
Lear do Brasil
Eco Diagnóstica
Arauco do Brasil
The Brazilian Association of Medical and Hospital Devices and Equipment’s Industry
Banco Regional de Desenvolvimento Extremo Sul
Bimbo do Brasil
Amvian Indústria Automotiva
Rio Grande do Sul Date Processing Company
Lifemed Industrial
PRT Prestação de Serviços
Eldorado Mineração
J Anflor Eletrônicos Eireli
SPE Holding Beira Rio
Cooperativa Agroindustrial Cooperja
Local Association of Gravel, Sand and Clay Producers
Bolognesi Engenharia e Bolognesi Empreendimentos
Opus Assessoria e Promoções Artísticas
Cristália Produtos Químicos Farmacêuticos.
Medabil Indústria em Sistemas Construtivos
SL do Brasil
Principaux dossiers
- Represented Arauco Indústria de Painéis in an administrative proceeding against the Rio Grande do Sul State Tax Authority involving ICMS credits.
- Represented Abastec – Abastecimento, Lavagens E Lubrificação in a proceeding before the State of Rio Grande do Sul in relation to ICMS amounts due for tax substitution refunded by the company.
- Assisted PRT Prestação de Serviços in two transactions before the National Treasury Attorney’s Office, involving tax and social security debts that were being collected in court.
Veirano Advogados
With notable strength in contentious matters, Veirano Advogados demonstrates expertise in administrative proceedings and legal claims at the federal levels. On the advisory side, the practice is adept at advising companies on the application and usage of tax incentives, in particular those related to the Manaus Free Trade Zone; restructurings, tax planning, and due diligence of M&A transactions are other core areas of activity for the department. Associate Fabio Barichello, who advises clients from the IT, oil and gas, manufacturing and construction industries on administrative and judicial tax litigation, leads the practice that also includes associate Renan de Vargas Barreto.
Responsables de la pratique:
Fabio Basso Barichello
Les références
‘The team provides personalised attention to the needs of the client and the professionals are extremely qualified in their area of expertise, with direct and precise communication.’
‘The team is recognised for being a technical reference in tax law.’
‘Renan Barreto stands out as a diligent, meticulous professional with vast legal knowledge in the tax area.’
Principaux clients
Microsoft Mobile Tecnologia
Philip Morris Brasil
Refinaria de Petróleo Riograndense
BSBios Indústria e Comércio de Biodiesel Sul Brasil
TK Elevadores Brasil
SEPCO1 Construções do Brasil
Peccin
Dell Computadores do Brasil
Borrachas Vipal Nordeste
Lojas Renner
Alibem Alimentos