Silveiro Advogados‘ tax department handles both advisory and contentious tax matters, including challenges to tax assessments and collection efforts. The team supports a growing base of clients across sectors like energy, financial services, and oil and gas. Practice head Cassiano Menke excels in tax litigation. This is also a key area of strength for Livia Stumpf, while Jonas Ricobello focuses on tax planning.
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Testimonials

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  • 'The service is of excellent quality, with professionals who are always attentive and committed to providing the best feedback in the shortest time possible. The staff show total dedication, inspiring confidence and creating a comfortable environment for all matters discussed.'
  • 'Cassiano Menke and Julia Leivas are outstanding professionals, notable in all aspects of their work. They both demonstrate vast theoretical and practical knowledge, which allows them to offer effective and well-founded solutions.'
  • 'The firm’s speciality is developing exclusive solutions for clients on complex issues. The team is very capable, with professionals who have business knowledge, which greatly facilitates communication.'
  • 'Julia Leivas and Livia Stumpf are highly qualified professionals who are at the forefront of our company's work. I must also mention the partner and team coordinator, Cassiano Menke, who participates in all our meetings, closely monitors all the work, and always contributes great ideas.'
  • 'The firm stands out for its technical excellence, dedication to the client, and ability to anticipate complex demands with agility and precision. The tax department, in particular, demonstrates deep technical mastery, combined with a practical, clear, and solutions-oriented approach.'
  • 'The firm's ability to integrate advanced technology into its daily work is a remarkable differentiator, resulting in greater efficiency, transparency, and active collaboration with clients. Fluid and proactive communication is another point that sets the firm apart, always keeping the client informed and confident in the strategies adopted.'
  • 'The team has exceptional professionals. I especially highlight the work of the partners, whose leadership, direct involvement, and constant availability made all the difference.'
  • 'Their technical quality and deep market knowledge are evident in every interaction, with special mention to the partners who handled our case with extreme competence and commitment.'
  • 'The firm stands out for its openness to discussing technical viewpoints and jointly building customised strategies with clients. Their collaborative approach fosters a deep understanding of complex tax matters.'
  • 'We highly value their practical and results-oriented approach. Their readiness and technical excellence are key.'

Key clients

  • Aspeur - Associação Pró-Ensino Superior em Novo Hamburgo
  • Atento Brasil SA
  • Banco Cooperativo Sicredi S.A.
  • Bebidas Fruki S.A.
  • Casa Hotéis Ltda.
  • Centrais Elétricas do Brasil S.A.- Eletrobras
  • Cia. Hering
  • Citral Transporte e Turismo SA
  • Clinica Radiólogica da Cidade de Passo Fundo Ltda.
  • Companhia Zaffari Comércio e Indústria
  • Cordoaria São Leopoldo Original Ltda.
  • PANVEL S.A. - Distribuidora de Medicamentos
  • Expresso São Miguel S.A.
  • FCC Indústria e Comércio Ltda.
  • Fleury S.A
  • Fraport Brasil S.A. Aeroporto Fortaleza
  • Fraport Brasil S.A. Aeroporto Porto Alegre
  • Fundação Iberê Camargo
  • Gente Incorporadora e Construtora Ltda.
  • Grupo Gerdau de Participações (Family Office)

Work highlights

Represents Eletrobras in the liquidations and enforcement of judgments derived from the class action filed by Federação das Associações Comerciais Empresariais do Paraná.
Advised SIM REDE DE POSTOS on controversial aspects related to the deductibility of royalties paid by the franchisee to the franchisor in the calculation of Corporate Income Tax (IRPJ).
Advised Traçado Construções e Serviços Ltda. to develop a long-term estate and succession plan, optimising tax efficiency for a potential sale while ensuring business continuity.

Lawyers

Leading partners

The strongest partners in their field, leading on market-leading deals and endorsed by peers and clients alike.

Cassiano Menke

Next Generation Partners

Junior partners with significant recognition from clients and peers in the market and key roles on multiple matters.

Livia Stumpf

Practice head

Cassiano Menke

Other key lawyers

Livia Stumpf; Jonas Ricobello; Júlia Costa Leivas