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Souto Correa Advogados Offices

Souto Correa Advogados
AV CARLOS GOMES, 700
13TH ANDAR
PORTO ALEGRE, RS CEP 90480-000
Brazil
Visit website 55 51 3018 0500

Anderson Trautman Cardoso

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+ 55 51 3018 0500 anderson.cardoso@soutocorrea.com.br View profile

Work Department

Tax; Energy; and Startup Hub

Position

Partner

Career

One of the founding partners of Souto Correa Advogados, Anderson is a specialist in Tax Law from the Brazilian Institute of Tax Studies (IBET) and a specialist in Tax, Financial and Economic Law from the Federal University of the state of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS). He attended the Management Program for Lawyers (MPL) at Yale University, New Haven (USA) and the Advanced Management Program (PGA) of the Fundação Dom Cabral in partnership with INSEAD in Fontainebleau (FR). 

He is the current President of the Federation of Business Entities of Rio Grande do Sul (FEDERASUL), Vice-President of the Confederation of Brazilian Commercial and Business Associations (CACB), and Coordinator of the Entity’s Legal Committee. He is a member of the Fundação Escola Superior de Direito Tributário (FESDT), the Instituto Brasileiro de Direito Tributário (IBDT) and the International Fiscal Association (IFA). He has authored a number of essays and books on tax law, such as “non-cumulative taxation of ICMS: normative dimension and efficacy”.

He has been recognized by international magazines such as “Legal 500” and “Leaders League” as one of the most esteemed tax lawyers. His professional experience includes tax consultancy and tax litigation, as well as representation of clients in negotiations with public agencies and before the superior courts.

He provides counseling to national and international clients from different economic sectors in complex transactional cases, especially in the energy, petrochemical, and technology sectors.  

Languages

Portuguese (native), and English

Memberships

  • Member of the Foundation School of Tax Law (FESDT).
  • Member of the Brazilian Institute of Tax Law (IBDT).
  • Member of the International Fiscal Association (IFA).
  • Member of the International Bar Association (IBA).

Education

  • Advanced Management Program from Fundação Dom Cabral/INSEAD, 2017.
  • Management Program for Lawyers from Yale University (EUA), 2011.
  • Fellow of “Center of American and International Law”, in Dallas (EUA), 2010.
  • 47th Annual Academy of American and International Law (Center of American and International Law, Dallas, USA, 2010)
  • Specialist’s degree in Tax, Financial and Economic Law from the Federal University of the state of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), 2006.
  • Specialist’s degree in Tax Law from the Brazilian Institute of Tax Studies (IBET), 2003.
  • Post-graduate degree from Escola Superior da Magistratura (AJURIS), 2001.
  • Bachelor of Legal and Social Sciences from UNISINOS, 1999. 

Personal

  • President of the Federation of Commercial and Services Associations of Rio Grande do Sul (FEDERASUL)
  • Advisor to the Federation of Commerce of the State of Rio Grande do Sul (Fecomércio/RS).
  • Advisor to the Brazilian Service of Support to Micro and Small Enterprises (SEBRAE/RS).
  • Vice-president of the Confederation of Commercial and Business Associations of Brazil (CACB).
  • Coordinator of the Legal Committee of the Confederation of Commercial and Business Associations of Brazil (CACB).

Lawyer Rankings

Brazil > City focus - Porto Alegre > Tax

Demonstrating extensive experience in federal, state and municipal taxes, Souto Correa Advogados possesses a broad service offering, which covers administrative and judicial tax disputes, customs control and regulatory matters. Multinational and major domestic companies turn to the group for advice on high-profile cases before the higher courts, and often seek assistance in tax planning and mandates involving the Free Trade Zone of Manaus. Pedro Demartini leads the national practice from São Paulo. Names to note in Porto Alegre include: Anderson Trautman Cardoso, who focuses on tax litigation and customs; André Luiz Da Silva Gomes, who handles tax consultancy, with a special emphasis on corporate and individual income tax; and Henry Lummertz, who has a strong track record in proceedings before the Superior Court of Justice and the Brazilian Supreme Court. Valter Tremarin Junior, who is skilled in administrative court cases at the federal level, especially before the Board of Tax Appeals, stands out at the associate level.

Brazil > Tax > Tax advisory

Souto Correa Advogados fields a strong team of tax specialists with ‘an exceptional technical background’. Based in Porto Alegre and São Paulo, the multifaceted team handles a combination of litigation, consulting, customs and regulatory matters, covering direct and indirect tax. Anderson Trautman Cardoso handles litigation and customs issues, while André Luiz Da Silva Gomes, who possesses ‘deep technical tax knowledge’, is largely focused on non-contentious issues, including social security. Judicial and administrative tax litigation are some of Fernando Ayres‘ legal specialisms. Henry Lummertz, Giacomo Paro and Pedro Demartini are also noted for their wealth of experience in tax contentious matters. Associate João Paulo Velkis provides consulting and litigation support to clients from the energy, technology, transport and construction sectors.

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