With extensive experience in domestic and international corporate tax issues, Madrona Advogados offers a comprehensive tax practice covering tax planning, transaction structuring, and tax litigation. Patrícia Lima oversees the Belo Horizonte-based tax litigation practice, while Pedro Magalhães takes the lead on consulting work, focusing on tax planning, M&A, and contracts. This blend of expertise attracts clients across diverse industries, particularly infrastructure, construction, steel, and food and beverages. Leandro Vieira handles litigation and advisory matters with a focus on tax planning and credit recoveries.
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Testimonials
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- 'The firm provides a differentiated tax consultancy service, covering not only administrative and operational processes based on current legislation but also potential risks related to litigation.'
- 'The firm, through its partners, offers highly personalised service, always attentive to the company’s needs. Their approach is targeted and specific for each demand, providing differentiated solutions and in-depth analyses. The firm has significantly assisted us with tax and fiscal matters, through detailed studies of state and federal legislation, as well as the application of the most recent case law.'
- 'Partner Patrícia Lima has stood out for her efficient and clear legal advice in the tax administrative sphere, bringing innovative and differentiated solutions and demonstrating above-average knowledge in complex tax and fiscal issues. Her handling of administrative demands is excellent, presenting new theses and perspectives.'
- 'This firm stands out for its unquestionable excellence and commitment to delivering legal services of the highest quality, recognised for its highly specialised and personalised approach. The team is composed of highly qualified professionals with extensive experience and expertise in various areas of law, enabling a comprehensive and strategic approach.'
- 'The ability to understand each client’s needs and propose innovative legal solutions is a differentiator that places this firm in a prominent position in the market. Their proactive and dedicated approach ensures differentiated service, focused on precise results and building lasting, trustful relationships with clients. This level of professionalism and excellence in service is what makes this firm a benchmark in the legal sector.'
- 'This firm is remarkable for its ability to remain at the forefront of the legal sector, demonstrating a continuous commitment to innovation and adaptation to new market demands.'
Key clients
- Arcelormittal
- VLI Group
- Aperam Group
- Confederação Nacional Da Indústria - CNI
- BNDES – Banco Nacional de Desenvolvimento Econômico e Social
- Rio Branco Alimentos (Pif Paf)
- Igb Eletronica (Gradiente)
- Equinox Gold
- Magnesita Mineração S/A
- Meliuz S/A YesTropical Industria de Alimentos S/A (Sucos Tial)
- Fricasa Alimentos S/A
- Solairedirect Holding Brasil S/A
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Next Generation Partners
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Practice head
Patrícia Lima; Pedro Magalhães; Leandro Vieira
Other key lawyers
Rafael Ladeira; Carlos Henrique Bomfim