Attorney specializing in Tax Law, with 15 years of experience in federal, state, and municipal tax matters, representing taxpayers across a wide range of industries and economic sectors, particularly companies subject to Brazil’s Actual Profit (Lucro Real) and Presumed Profit (Lucro Presumido) tax regimes.
Experience in administrative tax litigation, including the monitoring of tax audits and investigations, analysis of tax assessments, preparation of administrative defenses and appeals, and examination of the legal grounds underlying tax claims and relevant accounting and tax documentation, with a focus on identifying inconsistencies and developing effective taxpayer defense strategies.
Experience in strategic tax litigation before the courts, representing taxpayers in judicial proceedings and tax enforcement actions, developing and litigating tax-related legal arguments, particularly those concerning the legality and constitutionality of tax assessments, as well as preparing and handling appeals before State Courts of Justice, Federal Regional Courts, and Brazil’s Higher Courts.
Tax advisory and consulting services covering direct and indirect taxes, ancillary tax obligations, interpretation and application of tax legislation, and assessment of tax risks.
Experience in tax due diligence in mergers and acquisitions (M&A), including tax compliance reviews, identification of tax risks, undisclosed tax liabilities, inconsistencies, and tax-saving opportunities, contributing to the legal certainty of corporate transactions.