Ms Carolina Romanini Miguel > 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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Ms Carolina Romanini Miguel
Work Department
Tax
Position
Partner
Career
Carolina represents domestic and foreign clients in matters involving ancillary tax obligations, customs classification of products, and changes and tendencies in laws, regulations and case law, and the solution of complex matters concerning Import Tax, Tax on Industrialized Products, Social Integration Program, Social Security Funding Contribution and Services Tax, in a wide range of industries.
Carolina has experience in identifying efficient operating structures, corporate reorganizations and the negotiation of commercial agreements from an indirect and customs taxes perspective. She also represents clients in judicial and administrative litigation matters proceedings and advises clients on obtaining special tax regimes.
Languages
English and Portuguese
Memberships
- Professor at the specialization course sponsored by IBET – Brazilian Tax Studies Institute.
- Former Member of the Municipal Tax Council of São Paulo.
- Published over 30 articles in specialized books, journals and periodicals.
- Member of the Tax Commissions in IBRADEMP.
Education
- Bachelor of Laws – Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo (PUC-SP)
- PhD in Economic and Financial Law – University of São Paulo (USP)
- Master of Tax Laws – Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo (PUC-SP)
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.
Lawyer Rankings
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