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Souto Correa Advogados
AV PRES. JUSCELINO KUBITSCHEK, 2041
TORRE D, 8 ANDAR, COMPLEXO JK
SAO PAULO, SP, 04543-011
Brazil

Work Department

Tax law; and Wealth and Succession Planning.

Position

Partner

Career

Giácomo is a member of the firm’s Tax and Energy departments, with an emphasis on helping both national and international clients. 

His scope of practice also includes tax support in corporate matters (mergers and acquisitions and reorganizations) and succession planning, besides outstanding performance with technology companies. 

He has written a number of articles and books on tax law. He is also a guest lecturer for graduate-level programs.  

Languages

Portuguese (native), and English

Memberships

  • Member of the Brazilian Institute of Tax Law (IBDT) 
  • Member of the International Fiscal Association (IFA)
  • Associate and Counselor of the Brazilian Institute of Tax Arbitration and Transactions (IBATT)

Education

  • Master’s degree in Economic and Financial Law from the University of São Paulo (USP), 2016
  • Specialist in Accounting, Controllership and Finance from the Accounting, Actuarial and Financial Research Institute Foundation (FIPECAFI), 2012
  • LLM in Tax Law from Higher Education in Business, Law, and Engineering (INSPER), 2009
  • Bachelor of Laws from the Mackenzie University Law School, 2006

Lawyer Rankings

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.