He advises domestic and foreign clients on local and cross-border tax matters, including planning for mergers and acquisitions, divestures, reorganizations and joint ventures, capital market and project finance transactions, as well as on specific tax matters involving the energy and O&G sector.
Mr Rafael Santos > Cescon Barrieu > Rio de Janeiro, Brazil > Lawyer Profile
Cescon Barrieu Offices
PRAIA DE BOTAFOGO, 228
15º ANDAR – A
22250-906 RIO DE JANEIRO, RJ
Brazil
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Mr Rafael Santos
Work Department
Tax
Position
Partner
Career
Languages
Portuguese and Engilsh
Memberships
Bar Admission: Brazil
Education
- Degree in Law – Universidade Federal do Rio de Janeiro (UFRJ)
- Master’s degree (LL.M.) in Law – Queen Mary University of London
Lawyer Rankings
Brazil > Tax > Tax advisory
Cescon Barrieu is home to a ‘highly specialised and up-to-date team’ that is distinguished by its ‘agility’ and ability to ‘bring alternatives and innovative ideas’ for its clients’ tax issues. The firm provides comprehensive expertise in direct and indirect tax matters, and frequently assists with the structuring of strategic M&A deals and infrastructure projects. High-end litigation at the state and federal levels is another core area of activity for the group, which is present in several core industries, such as pharmaceuticals, consumer goods, retail, oil and gas, and education. Founding partner Roberto Barrieu, whose specialisms include tax planning, transactional matters and litigation, is at the helm of the team. On the litigation side, Hugo Barreto Sodre Leal, André Alves de Melo and Rodrigo Bevilaqua are the names to note. Carolina Romanini Miguel stands out for her in-depth knowledge of indirect tax and customs matters, while Rafael Santos is particularly noted for his experience in managing the tax aspects of cross-border M&A, capital markets and project finance transactions. Since publication, Mauricio Barros and a team of two associates have joined from Demarest Advogados, effective as of December 2023.
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