Specialising in tax matters regarding the Manaus Free Trade Zone, Andrade GC Advogados’ expertise extends to civil, contractual, consumer, real estate, criminal, and labour law. The firm, which has amassed an impressive client base consisting of companies from an array of industry sectors including technology, healthcare services, and retail, is capable of handling cases ranging from tax disputes, to property rights, and civil investigations. Germano Costa Andrade, Armando Cláudio Dias Dos Santos Júnior, Carolina Ribeiro Botelho, and Keyth Yara Pontes Pina co-lead the group and bring extensive experience to the team. Founder Andrade advises on contracts, succession planning, environmental regulatory issues, and tax matters. Santos Júnior is adept in labour, employment, and social security law, while Botelho is an expert in corporate matters, often acting for clients from the real estate and retail sectors. Co-lead Pina is an asset to the team for her deep knowledge of public, tax and administrative law, including litigation and advisory matters. Victor Bastos da Costa is another notable name in the firm and concentrates on strategic litigation and tax consulting.

Brandao Ozores Advogados has an expansive offering which covers litigation and advisory services related to tax, public, administrative, labour and employment law. The team has extensive experience representing companies in tax disputes and assessments, credit recovery, contractual disputes and M&A transactions. The firm’s breadth and ability to handle high-value cases has established it as a port of call for an impressive client roster consisting of businesses from a variety of industries, including technology, retail, and construction. Luiz Felipe Brandão Ozores and Fábio Silva Andrade co-head the group alongside Fernanda de Andrade Rebouças Machado and Rennalt Lessa de Freitas. Founding partner Ozores is highly regarded for his expertise in tax, although he is also adept in corporate law and commercial disputes. Administrative law specialist Andrade concentrates on government acquisition processes and state contracts, while Machado leads the tax and customs practice, frequently engaging in tax planning, compliance matters, and tax issues concerning the Manaus Free Trade Zone.

With expertise in M&A, tax, litigation, and employment law, Alecrim & Costa Advogados is equipped to handle a range of matters, such as tax disputes, administrative misconduct claims, and real estate transactions. The firm’s broad service offering continues to attract new clients from various sectors, including retail, telecoms, and construction. Co-leading the ‘extremely competent and committed‘ practice are tax specialists Paulo Ricardo Alecrim and Daniel dos Santos Costa. Both Alecrim and Costa have deep experience in defending the interests of large companies and advising clients on investments within the Manaus Free Trade Zone. Other notable names in the firm include associates Bernadete Corrêa Souza Montefusco, who concentrates on labour matters, and Douglas Ferreira da Costa, who focuses on tax and arbitration.

Law firm of DD&L Advogados Associados offers tax, environmental, civil, corporate, M&A, and labour law services to an impressive client base made up of companies from various industries, including retail, electronics, and construction. Noted for its 'high level of knowledge of regional regulations', the group has extensive experience in tax exemptions, business transactions, and employment disputes, as well as matters concerning the Manaus Free Trade Zone. Co-leading the group are tax specialist Adriana Rother, Priscilla Rosas, who focuses on labour matters, Marcela Melo, who leads on corporate mandates, and civil law expert Rayane Lins.

Siqueira Castro – Advogados’ national reach makes it equipped to handle a variety of complex matters pertaining to labour, regulatory, and tax law. The firm represents clients from a range of industries, including but not limited to banking, energy, and construction. Cassio Chaves Cunha and Gustavo Gonçalves Gomes co-head the practice and bring a slew of expertise to the team – Cunha is adept in civil, banking, and contractual mandates, while Gomes specialises in litigation, consumer relations and environmental law. Another key name in the group is associate Claudia Krauskopf, who handles a mix of on civil, contractual, and environmental issues, alongside litigation and consumer relations matters.

Specialising in tax law, Almeida Prado, Marx Tesser & Flor Advogados (AMTF Advogados) is recognised in the Manaus market for acting in tax recovery matters, tax liability reductions, and defending clients in cases related to direct and indirect taxes, covering the municipal, state, and federal spheres. Pedro Neves Marx specialises in corporate tax issues, while Marlon Flôr has expertise in tax procedural law. Lourenço Almeida Prado is noted for his knowledge of contract rights and Fernanda Prado  handles contracts, real estate and family business matters. The aforementioned practitioners lead the group with Marck Moutinho and Paulo Tesser.

Nelson Wilians Advogados’ Manaus branch is widely recognised for its aptitude in tax law and has deep experience representing clients in tax suspensions, tax credit disputes, and actions for obligations to perform. The firm is also adept in labour matters, engaging in compensation claims, ordinary and damages actions. The group predominantly represents clients from the automotive, manufacturing, oil and gas, financial, and electronics sectors. Claudine Basilio Klenke, who leads the Manaus office, is recognised for her expertise in civil litigation and tax law.

Portela, Lima, Lobato & Colen Advogados, noted for its ‘commitment and dedication,’ boasts expertise in corporate and M&A, regulatory law, and dispute resolution, to name a few areas. The firm is a popular destination for clients from the construction and real estate sectors, and its roster continues to expand. In Manaus, Lidiane Batista concentrates on real estate, commercial, contractual, and consumer matters regarding shopping malls.