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Siqueira Castro – Advogados

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Siqueira Castro – Advogados is adept at handling tax and labour law mandates, demonstrating strength in both non-contentious and contentious matters. The firm supports clients across diverse sectors, including construction, oil and gas, steel, hotel, and tourism. The team is led by Fabiana Galdino, a social security and labour law specialist, and Marluzi Andrea Costa Barros, who excels in judicial and administrative procedures concerning tax issues.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘Competence and professionalism of its associated lawyers, in all sectors, with real-time monitoring of all processes and timely communication with the client.’

  • ‘This law firm is recognised as a model of excellence in the national legal market, standing out for its unwavering commitment to meeting the needs of its clients with precision, efficiency and empathy. Personalised customer service is one of the pillars of the firm's success, ensuring that each case is treated with due dedication and care. The firm's differential lies in the exceptional quality of the service provided by its highly qualified and experienced team.'

  • ‘The firm is widely recognised for its technical quality and excellence in client service, which is the result of the commitment and competence of its partners.'

  • 'Fabiana Galdino combines an empathetic approach with remarkable technical expertise, which makes her a reference in her area of ​​practice. Her unwavering commitment to positive results for clients is a shining example of professionalism and dedication.'

  • 'Marluzi Andrea Costa Barros stands out for her ability to tackle complex issues with confidence and creativity. Her collaborative nature and deep legal knowledge make her a key player in the firm's continued success.'

Key clients

  • White Martins Gases Industriais Ltda.
  • Paranapanema S/A
  • Hydra Corona Sistemas de Aquecimento de Água
  • Brasturinvest Investimentos Turísticos S/A
  • Kordsa Barsil
  • Cia. de Ferro Ligas da Bahia - FERBASA
  • Petróleo Brasileiro S.A. – PETROBRAS
  • CCR
  • Grupo Inbetta

Work highlights

Advised White Martins Gases Industries do Nordeste Ltda. on a compliance action due to the decision handed down by TST regarding a clause added to 1989’s Collective Convention, which guarantees workers an annual salary adjustment based on Consumer Price Index (CPI).
Advised Cia. de Ferros da Bahia on a state tax litigation claim that dates to a conflict regarding the interpretation of the ICMS tax legislation on the reduction of the calculation base in energy purchase operations by industries.

Practice head

Fabiana Galdino; Marluzi Andrea Costa Barros

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