Henry Lummertz > Souto Correa Advogados > Porto Alegre, Brazil > Lawyer Profile

Souto Correa Advogados
AV CARLOS GOMES, 700
13TH ANDAR
PORTO ALEGRE, RS CEP 90480-000
Brazil

Work Department

Tax Law

Position

Partner

Career

Henry Lummertz, one of the founding partners of Souto Correa Advogados, has solid experience in tax law. His practice includes counseling and consultancy services, as well as client representation in administrative and judicial proceedings at the municipal, state, and federal levels. 

He is a member of the firm’s Startup Hub’s diverse expertise, supporting customers in all tax law matters pertaining to startups.

He has extensive expertise in advising companies on matters regarding Excise Tax (IPI), VAT (ICMS), Service Tax (ISSQN), import and export duties, social contributions, and tax benefits. Also significant is Henry’s specialist knowledge of customs control of imports and exports, handling administrative proceedings and lawsuits regarding the tax classification of goods, where his background in Engineering provides him with a unique tool to face technical discussions.

His major clients include leading Brazilian companies and multi-national corporations, most of which are in the technology, energy, infrastructure and petrochemical industries.

Languages

;Portuguese (native), English, and French

Memberships

  • Coordinator of discussions on Tax Reform at the Taxation Committee of AMCHAM/SP
  • Member of the Institute of Tax Studies of Rio Grande do Sul (IET)

Education

  • Master of Laws from the University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), 2006
  • Specialist in Criminal Sciences from UFRGS, 1997
  • Bachelor of Laws from the Federal University of Rio Grande do Sul (UFRGS), 1995

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 LummertzGiacomo 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.