Mr Rodrigo Bevilaqua > Cescon Barrieu > Sao Paulo, Brazil > Lawyer Profile
Cescon Barrieu Offices
Av. Brigadeiro Faria Lima
949 - Pinheiros
SAO PAULO - SP
05426 - 100
Brazil
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Mr Rodrigo Bevilaqua
Work Department
Tax
Position
Partner
Career
He represents local and foreign clients in several tax matters, from both consultive and litigious areas, involving all governmental spheres (federal, state and municipal). Rodrigo acts before the main administrative and judicial courts in the country in relevant disputes with the tax authorities, having provided consultancy to several clients in projects that range from obtaining tax benefits, recovering tax credits and analyzing the most efficient tax structure. It advises clients from a variety of sectors, such as oil and gas, retail, shipping, electricity and highway concessionaires, industries and service providers linked to the health, education and construction sectors, among others.
Languages
English and Portuguese
Education
- Degree in Law from Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Janeiro (PUC/RJ)
Lawyer Rankings
Brazil > Tax > Tax advisory
(Next Generation Partners)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.
Lawyer Rankings
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- City focus - Belo Horizonte > Commercial, corporate and M&A
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- Dispute Resolution: Arbitration
- Dispute Resolution: Litigation
- Energy and natural resources > Electricity (and renewable energy)
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- Tax > Tax litigation
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