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Veirano Advogados Offices

Veirano Advogados
SCS Qd. 9 Lt. C - Parque Cidade Corporate - 12º andar (1203)
70308-200 - Brasília - DF
Brazil
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Mr Marcelo Reinecken

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Work Department

Tax & Customs, Dispute Resolution and Government & Regulatory

Position

Partner

Career

Marcelo Reinecken is member of Veirano´s Executive Committee. In addition to his administrative duties, Mr. Reinecken coordinates the Tax practice group in Brasília.

Mr. Reinecken primarily focuses his practice on tax and customs litigation and has successfully represented several of the Firm´s clients before the Brazilian Supreme Court, the Superior Court of Justice and the Administrative Board of Tax Appeals (CARF). Due to his expertise in all phases of litigation, he also leads many cases from their early stages in the courts of first instance and appellate courts up through the higher courts. He advises large Brazilian and international corporations in a variety of sectors, including telecommunications, tobacco, mobile phone manufacturing and mining on litigation strategies for cases before all levels of the judiciary and of the administrative courts.

Clients also retain Mr. Reinecken to provide tax consultancy. As the result of his in-depth knowledge of the legal aspects of the Brazilian tax system and the relevant case law, he advises clients on how to prepare for and react to new tax laws and regulations, preventing or anticipating issues that will potentially lead to tax disputes. He also advises clients on customs matters, such as import proceedings and tax classification of imported goods, and representing them in disputes that arise from these issues.

Mr. Reinecken’s base in the capital of Brazil facilitates his active role assisting clients in negotiations with public authorities – such as debating draft bills of law – and in disputes on government and regulatory issues.

His significant practice representing companies in their corporate tax affairs, combined with his experience in litigation, has led clients to additionally retain Mr. Reinecken to prepare and negotiate a wide variety of commercial contracts, including consumer-focused contracts in the telecommunications market, equity interest purchase and sale contracts, and aircraft leasing contracts, as well as subsequent drafting of pleadings and representation in the courts on related issues should litigation or appeals be necessary.

Mr. Reinecken’s early professional experience includes working as a foreign associate in the international trade practice at a top-tier UK law firm after completing his master’s degree at the London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE).

Languages

English and Portuguese

Memberships

  • American Chamber of Commerce (AMCHAM), Federal District
  • World Services Group (WSG)
  • Brazilian Bar Association (OAB) – Federal District (Brasília)

Education

  • LL.M, London School of Economics and Political Science (LSE), UK, 2002
  • LL.B, Universidade de Brasília (UnB), 1998

Lawyer Rankings

Brazil > City focus - Brasilia > Public law and regulation

The public law and regulation team at Veirano Advogados is recognised for its involvement in transactions that include administrative and regulatory components, though the practice is also engaged in disputes, such as administrative proceedings and arbitration. Its client roster features companies from heavily regulated sectors such as energy, telecoms, infrastructure, and natural resources. Elinor Cotait, based in São Paulo, leads the national practice, while Marcelo Reinecken, based in Brasília, leads the local team. Reinecken has deep experience acting for domestic and international companies from in public law and regulatory disputes heard before the Supreme Court, the Superior Court of Justice, and the Administrative Board of Tax Appeals.

Brazil > City focus - Brasilia > Tax

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Marcelo Reinecken – Veirano Advogados

Major technology, telecoms, and tobacco companies turn to Veirano Advogados due to its capabilities in high-value and complex tax matters. The tax practice has a robust offering spanning advisory services and representation in litigation matters, covering tax exemptions, executive declaratory actions, and social contribution disputes. The group also has extensive experience acting before administrative and judicial courts, such as CARF and the higher courts in Brasília. Tax and customs expert Marcelo Reinecken leads the team and is currently acting as vice-managing partner of the firm. He covers both consultancy and litigation matters, representing domestic and international clients in cases before the Supreme Court, the Superior Court of Justice, and CARF. Renata Joner  is another notable name in the practice for her expansive knowledge of tax law, and like Reinecken, she specialises in acting before the Supreme Court and the Superior Court of Justice on behalf of multinational clients. Rafael de Paula Gomes stands out at the senior associate level. Following a stint at CARF, Fernanda Vieira Kotzias joined the team as a partner in October 2023, while partners Juliana Andrade Costa and Fabiana Helena Lopes De Macedo Tadiello departed the firm between May and June 2023 respectively.

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