Spread across four key locations in Brazil, the tax practice at TozziniFreire acts for major domestic and international clients from industries such as oil and gas, mining, food and beverage, agribusiness and consumer goods, providing support in both contentious and non-contentious matters, including tax planning and disputes at both the judicial and administrative levels. The practice is jointly led by São Paulo-based Renata Emery, who advises on transactional tax matters and tax disputes, and Gustavo Nygaard in Porto Alegre. Among the other key figures, Thiago Medaglia is noted for his deep experience in international taxation, transfer pricing and tax planning; Ricardo Maito is a key reference in the pharmaceutical sector; and Fernanda Pazello excels in judicial and administrative litigation. Jerry Levers de Abreu is no longer part of the firm.
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Testimonials
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- 'Tozzini, represented by Fernanda Pazzelo, was very helpful and technically excellent in enabling us to meet a tight deadline and deal with a delicate matter, exceeding my expectations. Fernanda has extensive experience in tax matters in the pharmaceutical sector.'
- 'We mainly work with Thiago Medaglia. Not only is he the smartest lawyer I know, but he also goes above and beyond to understand the company's business, needs, and circumstances, which allows him to provide smart, tailored solutions.'
Key clients
- ABIA - the Association of Food and Beverage Industries
- NESTLÉ
Work highlights
Advised Femsa Logistics on the sale, by means of its affiliated companies, Alpunto and Imbera, of its business related to manufacturing and maintenance of refrigerators and fridges.
Practice head
Renata Emery; Gustavo Nygaard
Other key lawyers
Thiago Medaglia; Ricardo Maito; Fernanda Pazello; Eric Visini