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Demarest Advogados Offices

Demarest Advogados
AV PEDROSO DE MORAES 1201
SÃO PAULO, SP 05419-001
Brazil
Visit website 55 11 3356 1800 55 11 3356 1700

Mr Mauricio Barros

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+55 11 3356 2150 mabarros@demarest.com.br View profile

Work Department

Tax

Position

Tax

Career

Partner in Demarest’s Tax area, Maurício Barros holds a PhD in Economic, Financial and Tax Law from USP, a master’s degree in Tax Law from PUC-SP, and a specialization from IBET. He concentrates his practice in tax consulting and in administrative litigation, having worked as a Taxpayer-Appointed Judge at the São Paulo State Tax Court for six years. Among his main clients are industries, retailers and companies in the IT and services sectors. Maurício is a professor of specialization courses at Instituto Brasileiro de Direito Tributário (IBDT) and a former professor of tax law at Fundação Getúlio Vargas (FGV) and Mackenzie.

Languages

Portuguese, English and Spanish

Memberships

  • Senior Researcher at the Center of Tax Studies of Fundação Getúlio Vargas (NEF-FGV)
  • Member of the Tax and New Technologies Research Group of Fundação Getúlio Vargas (FGV/SP)
  • President of the Taxation of the Digital Economy Committee of Associação Brasileira de Advocacia Tributária (ABAT)
  • Coordinator of the Tax Working Group of the Italian-Brazilian Chamber of Commerce, Industry and Agriculture (ITALCAM)
  • Member of the International Fiscal Association (IFA)
  • Member of the Brazilian Financial Law Association (ABDF)
  • Reviewer of the journal Revista de Direito Tributário Atual of Instituto Brasileiro de Direito Tributário (IBDT)
  • Associação Paulista de Direito Tributário (APET)

Education

  • PhD in Economic, Financial and Tax Law from Universidade de São Paulo (USP) (2013)
  • Master’s degree of Laws from Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo (PUC-SP) (2010)
  • Specialization in Tax Law from Instituto Brasileiro de Estudos Tributários de São Paulo (IBET/SP) (2004)
  • Bachelor of Laws from Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo (PUC-SP) (2000)

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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