Daniel & Diniz Advocacia Tributária covers a wide range of tax and customs-related matters, with particular emphasis on cases before CARF and federal tax issues. The firm’s litigation credentials are backed by its founding partners’ extensive backgrounds as former tax judges at CARF, providing a unique depth of insight into both administrative and judicial proceedings. Carlos Augusto Daniel Neto and Diego Diniz Ribeiro jointly head up the practice.
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Testimonials
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- ‘Daniel & Diniz stands out for the excellent service provided, offering personalised treatment and prompt responses on all matters. Strict adherence to deadlines, high technical quality, and a constant commitment to the client are hallmarks of the firm. Moreover, the firm is well regarded in the national legal market for its specialisation in Tax and Customs Law, with partners who are former members of the Administrative Council of Tax Appeals (Carf), bringing unique technical and strategic depth, especially in administrative and judicial litigation.’
- ‘The firm stands out for its technical depth and very high standards in legal services, especially in tax and customs areas. Despite being a lean team, their work is extremely strategic and efficient, combining technical mastery with an attentive understanding of client needs. The quality of their legal opinions, clarity in communication, and promptness make the firm a benchmark in its field. I also highlight how the team constantly monitors regulatory and jurisprudential updates, offering innovative and legally secure solutions with a modern and collaborative vision.'
- ‘I would especially like to highlight lawyer Carlos Augusto Daniel Neto, whose work has been essential to our understanding. He is a true master of tax and customs law: demonstrating profound technical knowledge combined with the ability to translate complex topics in an accessible and practical way. His legal opinions are among the most consistent and well-founded I have read — clear, comprehensive, and thoroughly substantiated.'
- 'Leonardo Branco, who has contributed equally with strategic insight and active listening throughout our partnership. The work of these professionals certainly places the firm ahead of other market players.’
- ‘Technical excellence, outstanding client service, efficiency, and competence. Service of the highest standard.’
- ‘They are competent and highly proactive, as well as extremely technical and hands-on.’
Key clients
- Huawei do Brasil Telecomunicações Ltda.
- Lojas Americanas S/A
- Grupo VilaNova
- Indústria Dureino S/A
- Clealco Açúcar e Alcool S/A
- Centro De Estudos Unificados Bandeirante
- Azul Linhas Aéreas Brasileiras S.A.
- Expedia do Brasil Ltda.
- Grupo Baggagio (Radu Indústria, Importação e Exportação Ltda)
- Cooperativa Agroindustrial de Holambra
- CVC Brasil Operadora e Agência de Viagens
- Peak Sociedade de Empréstimo entre Pessoas S.A.
Work highlights
Defending Lojas Americanas Group in several customs and IPI processes before the administrative Courts.
Defending Huawei in a customs case before Federal Courts.
Advised Toyota Tsusho do Brasil on the reshaping several of its procedures related to their operations on international and national level, to avoid tax and customs risks.
Practice head
Carlos Augusto Daniel Neto; Diego Diniz Ribeiro
Other key lawyers
Leonardo Branco