Standing out in the market for its expertise in international tax, the tax planning and tax controversies practice at Trench Rossi Watanabe is equipped to handle complex matters involving foreign jurisdictions on behalf of multinational clients. The group is frequently instructed by companies from the automotive, IT, and agribusiness sectors, although its client roster continues to expand, most notably in the pharmaceutical and education spaces. The team is jointly led by Claudio Moretti and Thales Stucky, who specialise in tax litigation related to direct and indirect taxes, including proceedings at the judicial and administrative level. Another key member of the practice is associate Thaís Amaral, who often advises technology, automotive, pharmaceutical and agribusiness clients on direct and indirect tax issues.
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Key clients
- Dell Computadores do Brasil
- Midea Carrier
- Android Industries
- Alliance One Brasil Exportadora de Tabacos
- Perto S/A Periféricos de Automação
- Lactalis do Brasil
- Alisul Alimentos
- Harman do Brasil
- Comexport Companhia de Comércio Exterior
- Estratégia Concursos
Work highlights
- Represented Dell Computadores do Brasil in two different disputes challenging the revocation of the benefit related to the application of the zero rate of PIS/COFINS on the sales of certain IT products.
- Advised National Football League in relation to the tax planning and clarifications on Brazilian taxes connected to the planning for a game of the NFL's season in Brazil.
- Advised Associação Brasileira das Indústrias de Óleos Vegetais on the propositions to amend the Brazilian Transfer Pricing bill of law.
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Practice head
Claudio Moretti; Thales Stucky
Other key lawyers
Thaís Amaral