Advocacia Fernanda Hernandez > Brasilia, Brazil > Firm Profile

Advocacia Fernanda Hernandez
SHIS, QL 06 CONJUNTO 11 CASA 20
LAGO SUL
BRASILIA, DF, 71620-115
Brazil

City focus - Brasilia > Tax Tier 1

With a specialised team of tax lawyers and litigators, Advocacia Fernanda Hernandez stands out for its track record in complex and high-profile tax litigation, often handling cases before the superior courts in Brasília. The group is led by founding partner and tax litigation expert Fernanda Guimaraes Hernandez, who has more than 30 years of experience in dispute resolution, with a strong focus on proceedings in the superior courts. Luciana Marques Dos Reis Frattini focuses on administrative, public and tax law disputes. Rafaella Alencar Ribeiro and Isadora Cronemberger Caixeta are key contacts for tax planning and the negotiation of tax debts.

Practice head(s):

Fernanda Guimarães Hernandez

Testimonials

‘Agility and efficiency in the formation of winning strategies, proactivity to solve problems, and respect from the courts.’

‘I’d highlight Fernanda Hernandez and her team, for their meritocracy and bold goals.’

Key clients

Anglo Ferrous Brazil

Expressa Distribuidora de Medicamentos

Jus Capital

Advocacia Gandra Martins

Líder Taxi Aéreo

Camargo Correa

Grupo Solví Participações

Base Investimentos e Incorporações

Group Attos

Cascol Combustíveis para Veículos

Andrade Maia Advogados

Magnesita Refratários

HC Pneus

Work highlights

  • Assisted Expressa Distribuidora de Medicamentos with a writ of mandamus before the STF involving the need to issue a complementary law aiming at the collection of the ICMS – DIFAL rate difference in interstate transactions.
  • Represented a client in a proceeding in the STF relating to a thesis of the exclusion of IRPJ, CSLL, PIS and COFINS from the REINTEGRA tax base.
  • Advised a client on a number of penalties related to alleged tax breaches.

City focus - Brasilia > Litigation Tier 2

Advocacia Fernanda Hernandez is well recognised for its strength in dispute resolution, particularly litigation related to finance and tax matters. The group is specialised in a broad range of judicial and administrative disputes, appellate litigation and complex cases before the superior courts, including representing companies as amicus curiae. Founding partner Fernanda Guimaraes Hernandez, who draws on over 30 years of experience in leading tax disputes, heads the firm. Cases involving government contracts, administrative misconduct and public procurement are among the areas of expertise for Luciana Marques dos Reis Frattini and Rebeca Azevedo da Silva. Rafaella Alencar Ribeiro focuses on tax planning and litigation, and Isadora Cronemberger Caixeta is a key contact for matters involving mining, constitutional and administrative law.

Practice head(s):

Fernanda Guimarães Hernandez

Testimonials

‘Rigorous preparation of cases added to the extensive experience in litigation.’

‘Impeccable petitions and studious professionals who work hard, even on weekends, to achieve the best possible result for their clients.’

‘The clear perception that the client’s problems are challenges to be overcome immediately and strategically.’

‘Fernanda Hernandez was very successful in training her team of young lawyers. Internal meritocracy, short, medium and long term goals and always differentiated contact with clients.’

Key clients

Expressa Distribuidora de Medicamentos

Camargo Correa

Maisbarato Comércio de Bebida e Alimentos

Grupo Solví Participações

Group Attos

Anglo Ferrous Brazil

Líder Táxi Aéreo

Cascol Combustível para Veículos

Sotave Amazônica Química e Mineral

Base Investimentos e Incorporações

Advocacia Grandra Martins

Work highlights

  • Advised a food and beverage company on the discussion about replacing the legal deposit for an insurance bond.
  • Assisted a client on the compulsory loan to Eletrobras that was imposed on consumers of electricity.
  • Advised a client on legal procedures and tax matters regarding the acquisition of credit rights for investors.

City focus - Brasilia > Public law and regulation Tier 3

Companies in the energy, banking and finance, food and beverage, and infrastructure industries turn to Advocacia Fernanda Hernandez for its expertise in complex matters, including the drafting and filing of petitions, appeals, briefs and legal opinions before the superior courts and regulatory agencies. The group is headed by founding partner Fernanda Guimarães Hernandez, who has extensive experience in cases at the appellate courts in Brasília. Also recommended are administrative law expert Luciana Marques Dos Reis Frattini and Rafaella Alencar Ribeiro, who focuses on tax litigation and the negotiation of tax debts.

Practice head(s):

Fernanda Hernandez Guimarães

Testimonials

‘Rigorous preparation of cases added to the extensive experience in litigation.’

‘Impeccable petitions and studious professionals who work hard, even on weekends, to achieve the best possible result for their clients.’

‘I’d highlight Fernanda Hernandez and her team. Meritocracy.’

‘The clear perception that the client’s problems are challenges to be overcome immediately and strategically.’

Key clients

Jive Investments Consultoria

Anglo Ferrous Brazil

Líder Táxi Aéreo

Sotave Amazônica Química e Mineral

Camargo Correa

Jus Capital Gestão de Recursos

Banco BS2

Dias Souza Advogados

Grupo Solvi Participações

Andrade Maia Advogados

Expressa Distribuidora de Medicamentos

Work highlights

  • Advised banks and companies from the energy sector on the compulsory loan to Eletrobas that was imposed on consumers of electricity.
  • Assisted a food and beverage company with matters related to an early liquidation of guarantee insurance.
  • Acted for a large investment fund in a case of restitution for the expropriation of a property.

Tax > Tax litigation Tier 3

Tax > Tax advisory Tier 5

Advocacia Fernanda Hernandez has built up an extremely good reputation for major federal cases, include cases that reach the Supreme Federal Court. Founding partner Fernanda Guimarães Hernandez is a noted litigation expert commanding respect throughout the market. She has a built a highly experienced team in her Brasília-based boutique, including Luciana Marques Dos Reis Frattini, Rafaella Alencar Ribeiro and Rebeca Azevedo da Silva. Clients come from across a range of industries, including financial services, natural resources, transportation and healthcare.

Practice head(s):

Fernanda Guimarães Hernandez

Key clients

Anglo Ferrous Brazil

Expressa Distribuidora de Medicamentos

Jus capital

Advocacia Gandra Martins

Líder Táxi Aéreo

Camargo Correa

Grupo Solvi Participações

Base Investimentos e Incorporações

Group Attos

Rede Cascol Combustíveis para Veículos

Andrade Maia Advogados

XP Asset Management

Magnesita Refratários

HC Pneus

Work highlights

  • Representing Expressa Distribuidora de Medicamentos in a high-profile ICMS case before the Supreme Federal Court of Brazil.
  • Defending Farani Participações Serviço in a case concerning the statute of limitations on tax credits.
  • Representing Distribuidora de Autopeças Condor in an ICMS-related tax dispute.

Advocacia Fernanda Hernandez is a Brazilian law firm, established in 1990 in Brasilia. From the very beginning, the firm has been deeply committed to its clients, always seeking the best outcome through ethical principles and transparency. The firm aims to distinguish itself by providing its clients with sound guidance and personal attention.

The firm: Advocacia Fernanda Hernandez has solid experience in dealing with legal procedures in the various courts of Brazil, especially in Brasilia. Its lawyers are well-positioned to provide legal assistance in both judicial and extrajudicial matters within the Brazilian jurisdiction.

Furthermore, the firm has strong knowledge in acting as amicus curiae on matters submitted to trial in the Supreme Court and superior courts of Brazil in cases of general repercussion and repetitive petitions.

The firm also acts as a legal correspondent in Brasilia for the legal departments of various companies and for many law firms from the several localities in Brazil.

Areas of practice: Advocacia Fernanda Hernandez’s legal practice is outlined by the following areas: constitutional, tax, administrative, labor, mining, real estate and civil law. The firm’s clients typically belong to the following sectors: civil construction, public sanitation, financial institutions, steel mills, food, the beverage industries, animal feed, sugar and alcohol fuel, data processing, petroleum, environmental engineering and mining, among others.

Languages: Portuguese, English, French and Spanish.

DepartmentNameEmailTelephone
Constitutional, Tax, Civil Procedure and Administrative Law Fernanda Guimarães Hernandezfhernandez@hernandez.adv.br
Labor and Social Security Luiz José Guimarães Falcãomfalcao@hernandez.adv.br
Constitutional, Tax, Civil Procedure and Administrative Law Luciana Marques dos Reis Frattinlfrattini@hernandez.adv.br
Constitutional, Tax, Civil Procedure and Administrative Law Rafaella Alencar Ribeiroralencar@hernandez.adv.br
Constitutional, Tax, Civil Procedure and Administrative Law Isadora Cronemberger Caixetaicaixeta@hernandez.adv.br
Constitutional, Tax, Civil Procedure and Administrative Law Rebeca Azevedo da Silvarazevedo@hernandez.adv.br
Constitutional, Tax, Civil Procedure and Administrative Law Laura Maria Hypolito Pentagnalpentagna@hernandez.adv.br
Constitutional, Tax, Civil Procedure and Administrative Law Beatriz de Oliveira Machadobmachado@hernandez.adv.br
Constitutional, Tax, Civil Procedure and Administrative Law Gabriel Ribeiro Gonçalves Ramosgabriel.ramos@hernandez.adv.br
PhotoNamePositionProfile
Luiz José Guimarães Falcão photoMr Luiz José Guimarães FalcãoSenior Partner specialist in Labor Law.
Fernanda Hernandez photoMrs Fernanda HernandezSenior partner specialist in Tax Law, Constitutional Law, Administrative Law, Social Security…
Fernanda Guimarães Hernandez : Senior Partner/founder
Luiz José Guimarães Falcão : Partner and Laywer
Luciana Marques Dos Reis Frattini : Partner and Laywer
Rafaella Alencar Ribeiro : Partner and Laywer
Isadora Cronemberger Caixeta : Partner and Laywer
Rebeca Azevedo da Silva : Partner and Laywer
Laura Maria Hypolito Pentagna : Partner and Laywer
Beatriz de Oliveira Machado : Partner and Laywer
Gabriel Ribeiro Gonçalves Ramos : Partner and Laywer
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