Azevedo Sette Advogados stands out for its substantial experience in advisory tax matters, including tax planning, tax reviews, compliance, investments, and M&A transactions. The practice is jointly overseen by Leandra Guimarães, who is active in M&A transactions; Fábio Capelletti, who advises on the tax aspects of corporate transactions; and Maíra Konrad De Brito, who has experience in tax consulting, planning and litigation. Former co-head Mauricio Pernambuco Salin left the firm in December 2024, while Paulo Penteado joined from B/Luz in April 2025 as head of the São Paulo tax practice, and Renato Lopes da Rocha joined from Campos Mello Advogados in April 2026. Clarissa Viana left in June 2026.
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Testimonials
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- 'The tax team always provides us with excellent service, assisting with queries very swiftly and consistently bringing us relevant topics that may interest the company.'
- 'Azevedo Sette’s team combines excellent expertise in legal, tax, and corporate aspects of wealth management and succession, both onshore and offshore. Among Brazilian lawyers in this area, Azevedo Sette stands out for staying up to date with the latest developments, the depth of their analysis, and their ability to provide clear answers to complex questions.'
Key clients
- A.R.G. Group
- Bertech Group
Work highlights
Advising NEXA on lawsuits and administrative procedures against federal, state and municipal tax authorities.
Practice head
Leandra Guimarães; Fábio Capelletti; Maira Konrad; Paulo Penteado
Other key lawyers
Bruno Felippe Almeida; João Paulo Ayres