Rafael Santos Borin > Rafael Pandolfo Advogados Associados > PORTO ALEGRE, Brazil > Lawyer Profile

Rafael Pandolfo Advogados Associados
RUA TOBIAS DA SILVA, 120
MOINHOS DE VENTO
PORTO ALEGRE
Brazil

Work Department

Administrative Litigation and Tax Advisory.

Position

Partner Coordinator

Career

Founding partner of the Rafael Pandolfo Advogados Associados law firm. He has extensive experience in tax consulting and administrative litigation. He was an administrative judge of the Administrative Court of Tax Appeals (TARF/RS) and currently aligns the experience of a judge with the drafting of defence in administrative tax proceedings, and in the execution of tributary planning of indirect taxes (ICMS, PIS, COFINS) aiming at the recovery of credits in companies. He is the partner responsible for strategic clients of the firm.

Languages

Portuguese. English.

Memberships

Member of the Tax Studies Institute (IET). Member of the School of Tax Studies Foundation (FESDT). Tax Law Professor at the specialist degree program from PUCRS/IET. Tax Matter Head of Union of Accouting Services Companies and Advice, Expertise, Information and Research Companies of the State of Rio Grande do Sul (SESCON-RS). Tax Consultant at FECOMERCIO.

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Law from Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), Specialist in Tax Law from Brazilian Institute of Tax Studies (IBET). Specialist in Law, Economics and Business from Getúlio Vargas Foundation (FGV).

Lawyer Rankings

Brazil > City focus - Porto Alegre > Tax

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.