Bruno de Abreu Faria is a seasoned tax litigator and co-leader of the litigation practice at Abreu, Goulart & Santos Advogados. He is regularly sought after by clients across diverse sectors, including healthcare, retail and manufacturing. Faria has developed a solid track record representing clients in both judicial and administrative courts, with particular expertise in ICMS issues and federal taxation.

Diogo Ferraz, head of the tax practice at FreitasLeite Advogados, advises clients on both tax litigation and consulting. He represents companies in the banking, technology, and real estate sectors in contentious matters and also counsels clients in the banking and financial industries on tax-efficient corporate structures.

Renata Ribeiro Kingston heads up the tax department at Mello Torres. She focuses on advising clients in the mining, energy, and infrastructure sectors on the tax aspects of big-ticket M&A transactions and corporate reorganisations. In addition, Kingston provides strategic litigation support, assisting clients in navigating disputes at the state and federal levels.

Janssen Murayama is a highly-regarded tax litigator and practice head at Murayama, Affonso Ferreira e Mota Advogados. He has extensive experience representing clients from the energy, technology and retail industries in high-value disputes ranging from infraction notices to disputed calculations in both the judicial and administrative courts.

Head of the tax practice at Novotny Advogados, Renata Novotny is a veteran tax lawyer with considerable experience in both tax litigation and consulting. Within the contentious domain, Novotny represents clients in a range of tax-related disputes, from tax credit utilisation to disputing assessments by the tax authorities. On the consulting front, Novotny advises clients in the technology, retail and food and beverage industries (among others) on due diligence for M&A transactions. Additionally, Novotny also advises high-net-worth individuals on tax planning issues.

Felipe Renault, co-head of the tax practice at Renault Advogados, has extensive experience in both tax litigation and advisory work. He is frequently sought by clients in the banking, healthcare, and pharmaceutical sectors (among others) for his expertise in transactional tax matters and negotiations with federal tax authorities. Renault also has a strong track record defending clients in high-value tax disputes.

Founding partner at Schmidt, Lourenço & Kingston Advogados and head of the tax practice, Eduardo Schmidt stands out for his wealth of experience in contentious tax matters. A wide range of clients, including public sector and private entities from the banking, education, sports, energy, real estate and consumer goods industries, regularly seek Schmidt’s advice on administrative and judicial tax proceedings at the state and federal levels.

Bruno Affonso Ferreira is a founding partner of Murayama, Affonso Ferreira e Mota Advogados, with a practice spanning both tax litigation and advisory. He counsels clients across diverse industries, including oil and gas, supermarkets, private equity, and real estate. In contentious matters, Ferreira has built a strong track record in high-value tax disputes, particularly in the oil and gas sector. He also advises international clients on double taxation treaties, multijurisdictional tax incentives, and tax planning strategies for high-net-worth individuals.

Practice head and founding partner at BRZ - Barbosa, Raimundo, Gontijo, Câmara e Zanotta Advogados, Renata Gontijo developed considerable experience operating in the energy and mining sectors in her early career. Gontijo is now relied upon by clients from a range of sectors, including the pharmaceutical, telecoms and fintech industries. Her work is primarily geared towards providing tax advice on M&A transactions, often with a cross-border element.

Eduardo Kiralyhegy, founding partner of NMK Advogados, is a tax litigation specialist with 22 years of experience, representing clients in the energy, oil and gas, and maritime sectors in high-stakes disputes up to the superior courts. His influential work on tax and customs matters in the energy and shipping industries has positioned him to advise on proposed amendments to Brazil’s tax reforms on behalf of clients. Beyond litigation, Kiralyhegy also provides tax advisory services, including legal opinions and support for due diligence in M&A transactions.

Specialising in tax litigation and customs law, Jeniffer Adelaide Marques Pires co-leads the tax and customs practice at Kincaid | Mendes Vianna Advogados. She is regularly sought after by clients in the energy, infrastructure, and shipping sectors, providing guidance on customs regulatory compliance and representing clients in disputes with tax authorities.

Juliana Bussade Monteiro de Barros is a founding partner of DCLC Advogados, established in July 2024. Previously a partner at Dannemann Siemsen Advogados, she is a highly experienced tax practitioner with expertise across both transactional and contentious matters. Barros has particular strength in advising on the tax aspects of IP matters, including royalties, copyrights, and patents. Her client base features prominent names in the retail, food and beverage, and mining industries.

Rafael Fiuza Casses is a highly skilled tax practitioner who is equally adept at handling tax litigation and consulting mandates. A partner at Vieira Coelho Advogados, Casses draws on his considerable knowledge of the energy and oil and gas sectors to a roster of international operators on optimised tax implications of proposed M&A deal structures. Casses’ expertise extends to representing clients in both administrative and judicial civil litigation mandates, with a strong track record defending clients in disputes before the superior courts.

Creuza de Abreu Vieira Coelho possesses considerable expertise in tax consulting work. A founding partner at Vieira Coelho Advogados, Coelho’s experience and sector-focused approach allow her to assist both established market leaders and new entrants to the energy and oil & gas sectors in Brazil. Her work primarily revolves around advising on the tax implications of M&A transactions with cross-jurisdictional complexities, as well as on any relevant regulatory concerns.

Leading the tax practice at BBL Advogados, Pedro Lameirão provides tax litigation services to clients across the financial services, real estate and hospitality sectors, among others. Lameirão has a strong track record representing clients in disputes in the administrative and judicial courts, as well as negotiating with the municipal and federal tax authorities.

Rafael Augusto Pinto is a founding partner of NMK Advogados, who is equally adept at handling tax consulting and litigation mandates. Pinto’s practice primarily focuses on the oil and gas, and shipping industries, though he is also highly involved in international tax customs work. Pinto has a successful track record defending clients in the federal administrative courts in high-value disputes.

Rodrigo Rodrigues, head of tax at CMARTINS Advogados, advises clients across sectors, including technology, healthcare, and the newly regulated sports betting industry. He provides guidance on international tax planning, corporate reorganisations, and the tax aspects of M&A transactions.

A partner at Novotny Advogados, Lauro de Oliveira Vianna combines his accounting know-how with deep market knowledge to advise clients in a wide range of sectors, including technology, transport and mining, on the tax aspects of M&A transactions. Vianna is also a seasoned litigator, with experience representing clients in both the administrative and judicial courts.

Founding partner of Marcelo Cristiano Advogados, Marcelo Leonardo Cristiano is a corporate and tax lawyer who has a wealth of experience in advising clients on tax-efficient corporate structures and the tax implications of M&A transactions. Additionally, he provides tax and wealth planning advice to high-net-worth individuals.

Natalia Dias is a corporate and tax partner at BBL Advogados, with extensive experience advising leading clients in the technology, fintech, construction, and real estate sectors. Her practice spans both advisory and contentious matters, ranging from tax planning and consultancy to representing clients in judicial and administrative disputes challenging tax assessments.

Lucas Gasparete is an experienced tax litigator and co-founder of tax and customs law boutique firm Sacic Gasparete Stocco Advogados. He is regularly sought by high-profile clients in the healthcare, energy, and financial services sectors, among others, who seek assistance with contentious matters at the municipal and federal levels.

Thiago Maia Sacic, founding partner of tax and customs boutique Sacic Gasparete Stocco Advogados, is a seasoned specialist in both tax litigation and advisory. He represents high-profile clients across the healthcare, energy, and retail sectors, among others. Sacic’s litigation experience spans judicial and administrative courts, while his advisory work covers the tax implications of corporate and real estate transactions.

Luigi Terlizzi focuses primarily on tax litigation, representing clients in the hospitality and financial services sectors, as well as high-net-worth individuals. He has a strong track record of advocating for clients before state and federal courts, challenging tax authorities and public bodies.