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Ayres Westin Advogados is well placed to advise clients, most notably players from the mining, food and beverage, paper and pulp, and automotive industries, on a host of tax mandates, ranging from tax planning and due diligence to tax litigation at both administrative and judicial levels. International tax and trade expert Gilberto Ayres Moreira spearheads the practice. Victor Castro oversees the Belo Horizonte tax litigation practice, while Marcelo Correa focuses on tax compliance, planning and due diligence.
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Testimonials

Collated independently by Legal 500 research team.

  • ‘With a team of highly qualified and experienced lawyers, the firm offers personalised and careful service, ensuring that each client receives the support they need to resolve their legal issues efficiently and effectively. Always up to date and with a service that inspires complete confidence.’

  • ‘The service provided by this firm is unique, the team of lawyers is always helpful and willing to offer the best. They offer lectures to keep clients up to date with changes in legislation.’

  • ‘I wholeheartedly recommend lawyer Marcelo Correa; he is a professional with extensive knowledge and unparalleled education.’

  • ‘Ayres Ribeiro Advogados caught my attention due to its seriousness and professionalism. What really sets this firm apart is the combination of technical expertise with a strategic and personalised approach for each client. They not only master the legislation, but also know how to apply it intelligently, always seeking to optimise results and reduce risks.’

  • ‘Gilberto Ayres Moreira and Guilherme da Costa Val are extremely professional and have in-depth knowledge of tax issues.’

  • ‘A firm that stands out in providing tax law services. A highly qualified team with excellent coordination of actions. They propose solutions, discuss the positive aspects and risks of each alternative, in a transparent and assertive manner, culminating in the implementation of the best solution for the demand presented.’

Key clients

  • Anglo American Minério de Ferro
  • Ford Motor
  • Mineração SMA
  • Santher Fábrica de Papel Santa Therezinha
  • Minetec Brasil Mineração
  • TM Copper Mineração
  • PIF PAF
  • TIAL
  • Vaccinar
  • Britivic
  • Uniaves
  • Onet Brasil

Work highlights

Assisted Globalbev Bebidas e Alimentos with the analysis of the tax implications of a complex cross-border distribution scheme.
Assisted Talent Metals Copper with tax planning related to the sale of mineral rights.
Provided strategic tax planning for TIAL, optimising business structures to enable the production of drinks in the Northeast with maximum tax efficiency.

Practice head

Gilberto Ayres Moreira

Other key lawyers

Victor Castro; Marcelo Correa; Guilherme da Costa Val