In the advisory sphere, FAS Advogados, in cooperation with CMS is skilled at advising on direct and indirect taxes, including social security matters, and is seen with great regularity assisting with the structuring of foreign investments and financing deals. On the contentious front, the group is active in administrative and judicial litigation, notably in the retail, industrial, financial, insurance and technology sectors. Co-head Leo Lopes has significant experience in tax litigation before federal, state and municipal bodies. Fellow co-head Juliana Porchat de Assis excels in tax advisory matters, including tax structuring for M&A transactions, corporate reorganisations, and transfer pricing issues.
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Testimonials
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- 'Excellent technical quality of the team. Engagement and ethics in handling matters and defending the interests of the entity and its members. Proactivity in anticipating risks and providing guidance focused on protecting the entity. Clear and objective communication, free of legal jargon, greatly facilitates understanding. Recognised reputation and credibility in the market.'
- 'The firm always brings a unique and focused perspective to help us resolve problems, offering good alternatives and consistently seeking to simplify processes.'
- 'The collaboration and professionalism I see among the team members reflect exemplary work. Andre Henrique Azeredo Santos and Leo Lopes de Oliveira Neto are outstanding professionals.'
- 'Leo Lopes de Oliveira Neto, partner at FAS Advogados, is an excellent lawyer, always available and with in-depth knowledge of tax matters.'
- 'They provide quality legal support, tax analysis and follow-up in nonconformity manifestos before the Federal Revenue, and help shield our tax operations using technology and future-focused strategies to avoid potential audits.'
- 'Juliana Porchat de Assis has extensive knowledge of both national and international tax regulations, and also provides support with the practical aspects of implementation.'
Key clients
- AbbVie
- Accorinvest
- Arezzo
- Arkema Coatex
- Associação Educacional Toledo
- Audi
- Ausus
- B Ferraz Comunicação Promocional
- Banco Original
- Banco Triangulo
- Bayer
- Blu Instituição de Pagamentos
Practice head
Leo Lopes de Oliveira Neto; Juliana Porchat de Assis
Other key lawyers
Andre Henrique Azeredo Santos