Mr Gustavo Nygaard > TozziniFreire Advogados > Porto Alegre, Brazil > Lawyer Profile

TozziniFreire Advogados is a powerhouse in the Porto Alegre market, recognised for its expertise in tax law. The tax practice specialises in judicial and administrative proceedings, and offers consultancy and tax planning services. Routinely instructed by impressive clients from a variety of industry sectors, including energy, mining, transport, and infrastructure, the group is capable of handling high-value matters regarding PIS/COFINS disputes, tax assessments, federal tax enforcements, and tax exemptions, to name a few. Corporate tax specialist Gustavo Nygaard leads the practice and is an authority in both tax litigation and non-contentious work. The department also benefits from the expertise of Rafael Mallmann, who is noted for his experience in litigation concerning corporate tax. Associates Bernardo Mascarenhas Mardini and Claudia Rocha De Morais are among other notable names in the team; Mardini focuses on administrative proceedings and judicial tax proceedings, while Morais has in-depth knowledge of tax collection, tariffs, and contribution disputes, alongside non-contentious matters.

With a sizeable tax team based across São Paulo, Porto Alegre, Brasília and Campinas, TozziniFreire Advogados is proficient in disputes with the tax authorities involving direct and indirect taxes and proceedings before the superior courts. In addition to its strong performance in judicial and administrative tax litigation, the team is also sought out by clients operating in a range of industries – from oil and gas to mining, food and beverage, and pharmaceuticals – for its expertise in non-contentious and transactional tax matters. São Paulo-based Renata Emery, who maintains a versatile practice focused on both advisory work and tax disputes, excels in international taxation issues and oversees the practice with Gustavo Nygaard in Porto Alegre. Thiago Medaglia stands out for his considerable experience in corporate reorganisations, international taxation, transfer pricing and tax planning. Christiane Alves Alvarenga and Jerry Levers de Abreu are no longer at the firm.