Venture Capital
Brazil
01 September 2025
Veirano Advogados‘ multifaceted tax practice assists clients across a broad range of industries, including oil and gas, real estate, retail, manufacturing, telecoms, and financial services with the full range of tax matters. The team advises on transactional tax issues, international tax, indirect taxes, and customs, while also representing clients in tax litigation before both judicial and administrative bodies. Marco Monteiro, who has considerable experience in transfer pricing, indirect taxes and the tax aspects of cross-border transactions, heads up the team with Filipe Richter, who specialises in tax litigation. Bruno Habib Negreiros Barbosa focuses on tax and estate planning, while tax litigation specialist Leonardo Battilana regularly represents clients before federal, state and municipal courts.
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Testimonials
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- 'I work with Filipe Richter and find him to be pragmatic in his advice, always looking for ways to protect our business, and knowledgeable about the constant changes in the regulatory and litigation landscape.'
- 'The tax team takes a very practical approach, which is highly appreciated. Their answers are always direct and clear.'
- 'Bruno Habib Barbosa is my go-to attorney for time-sensitive, quick tax consultations. He's responsive and no-nonsense.'
- 'Veirano offers differentiated, excellent, and benchmark services. The attention and knowledge of the lawyers, combined with their collaborative approach, teamwork, willingness to listen to the company, and collaborative performance, are the keys to this long-standing partnership. All demands are resolved and addressed quickly and with quality.'
- 'Filipe Richter acts strategically and surgically, wears the client's shirt, always acts in defence of the company and its interests, warning of risks and providing guidance.'
- 'Bruno Habib Barbosa is extremely available and gives us confidence in his guidance and positions. He is always alert to opportunities that may benefit our company.'
- 'Veirano Advogados is recognised for its excellence in providing legal services, offering customised services and solutions to the group's companies, focusing on serving the group's companies and providing exceptional solutions and results in the area of taxation.'
- 'The team is always available and attentive to opportunities that may be beneficial to our company/sector.'
- 'I believe the team is excellent.'
- 'Filipe Richter, Fernanda Balieiro and the entire team are always available and ready to provide support on any necessary company matters.'
Key clients
- Pirelli
- LG
- Puma
- Siemens Gamesa Renewable Energy
- Ufinet Brasil
- Prometeon Tyres
- Vero S.A.
- Sencinet Telecomunicações
- Sky
- Microsoft
- Cobasi
- Volvo
- Flextronics
- BT – British Telecom
- Philip Morris
- Sony Corporation
- Banco Genial
- Banco Santander
- BRF S.A.
- Jaguar Land Rover
Work highlights
Assisted CEMIG with the tax aspects associated with the sophisticated transaction involving the sale of its stake in Aliança Energia to Vale S.A.
Represented ABPA in a collective writ of mandamus challenging the constitutionality and legality of Provisional Measure No. 1.202/2023
Represented Pirelli in a judicial dispute challenging the restrictions imposed by Provisional Measure 1.227/2024 to the use of PIS and COFINS credits.
Practice head
Marco Monteiro; Filipe Richter
Other key lawyers
André Carvalho; Bruno Habib Negreiros Barbosa; Raphael Caropreso; Leonardo Battilana