The move strengthens the firm’s strategy to expand its work in complex transactions and strategic tax planning.

São Paulo, March 19, 2026 – Madrona Advogados announces the arrival of Roberto Salles as a new partner in its Tax practice. With three decades dedicated to Tax and Fiscal Law, Roberto has built a career marked by his work in international transactions, tax structuring for mergers and acquisitions, and leadership of complex, multidisciplinary projects for both domestic and international clients.

Before joining Madrona Advogados, Roberto was a partner in the International Tax practice at KPMG Brazil, where he focused on Pillar 2, international transactions, tax‑structuring strategies, and strategic projects involving corporate reorganizations and M&A transactions. Previously, he was a founding partner of Fialho Salles Advogados, where he led the Tax and Fiscal Law practice, advising companies from various industry sectors on complex and high‑impact tax matters.

Recognized by publications and legal directories, Roberto has been featured in rankings such as Análise Advocacia 500, The Legal 500, and Chambers and Partners. Throughout his career, he has developed strong expertise in tax planning, international taxation, tax structuring for investments, and strategic support for major corporate transactions.

“Roberto Salles’ arrival represents a strategic reinforcement for our tax team. His experience in international transactions, tax structuring for mergers and acquisitions, and leadership in complex projects adds even greater technical depth to our already highly experienced team. We are confident that his strategic vision and ability to handle high‑complexity matters will further strengthen our work and generate value for our clients,” says Danilo Mininel, CEO of Madrona Advogados.

“This is an opportunity to join a team of outstanding technical excellence, with a strong commitment to collaboration, innovation, and ethics. My goal is to contribute my experience and support clients and partners by adding expertise in international taxation and advancing a legal approach to Pillar 2—a new and challenging topic for multinational companies, and one I have been involved with since the beginning,” Salles notes.

With this appointment, Madrona Advogados strengthens its tax team and expands its ability to advise clients on strategic tax matters and high‑complexity transactions, reaffirming its commitment to technical quality, strategic vision, and value generation.

About Madrona Advogados

Madrona Advogados is a full-service legal practice recognized for combining excellence with agility to deliver precise and effective solutions for complex projects, with 44 partners and nearly 300 professionals specialized across administrative law and a wide range of practice areas. According to TTR Brasil’s 2024 Annual Report, Madrona Advogados ranks among Brazil’s top ten practices in merger and acquisition (M&A) transactions. Over the years, it has been consistently recognized by leading international legal directories and publications, including Chambers Brazil (Elite in M&A), Chambers Global, The Legal 500, Latin Lawyer 250 (LL250), LACCA Approved, Leaders League, IFLR1000, Who’s Who Legal, Análise Advocacia 500, Análise Advocacia, and Mulher.

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