Boutique tax firm Sacha Calmon e Misabel Derzi Consultores e Advogados is a powerhouse in the Minas Gerais market and is highly regarded for its expertise in litigation, tax planning, and indirect taxation. The group has vast experience representing recognisable clients from the mining, healthcare, and telecoms sectors before judicial and administrative authorities, including CARF and the superior vourts. André Mendes Moreira and Valter Lobato co-head the tax practice and are established names in the region – Moreira specialises in handling litigation and consultancy work for domestic and multinational companies, predominantly from the telecoms, energy, food and beverage, and mining sectors, while Lobato has a breadth of expertise, covering both litigation and consultancy work pertaining to the mining and steel industries. Another notable name in the group is Fernando Moura, who is a specialist in direct taxation and also stands out for his involvement in international tax and restructuring.
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‘Impeccable quality. Fast and accurate service.’
‘The team has vast technical knowledge in the tax area, with the ability to understand the specificities of specific operations and businesses.’
‘Fernando Moura demonstrates genuine interest in the client's needs, with extreme ability to evaluate all businesses and operations presented on a tax basis.’
‘The team stands out for their mastery of topics, proactivity, quality of work presented, and availability of partners.’
‘Excellent work in tax consultancy and litigation, drawing attention to the quality of services, critical analysis of assessments, defences, and consultations.’
‘In relation to the market, the practice stands out due to the differentiated analysis of the work, including direct supervision by partner Valter Lobato in all work.’
‘Valter Lobato is distinct for his extensive knowledge of tax law, as well as its applications and nuances. The expertise on the subjects, the level of depth, and the quality of deliveries are a differentiator.’
Key clients
- Regina Pardini e Victor Cavalcanti Pardini
- Distribuidora Cummins Minas LTDA.
- Líder Táxi Aéreo S/A – Air Brasil
- Eletrozema S/A
- Totalenergies Distribuidora Brasil LTDA.
- Empresa de Mineração Esperança S/A
Work highlights
Representing Regina Pardini and Victor Cavalcanti Pardini —who originally held shares of Instituto Pardini that were exchanged by shares of Fleury S/A within the scope of a business combination between the companies — in a writ of mandamus filed to exclude the individual income tax levied on Fleury’s shares.
Representing Distribuidora Cummins in a lawsuit seeking to reverse the entries of the Corporate Income Tax (IRPJ) and Social Contribution on Profits (CSLL) for the 2009 and 2010 financial years, plus a 150% penalty.
Representing Líder Taxi Aéreo in a declaratory action to have recognised that no Corporate Income Tax (IRPJ) and Social Contribution on Profits (CSLL) are levied on profits held by its related companies abroad.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Next Generation Partners
Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.
Fernando Moura
Practice head
André Mendes Moreira; Valter Lobato
Other key lawyers
Fernando Moura