The tax team at Pinheiro Guimarães is frequently retained to advise clients on the taxation of financial institutions and transactions, covering the tax implications of structured deals, capital markets transactions, M&A, and corporate reorganisations. The team is jointly led by Daniela Viana Cordeiro de Melo Fassheber, who brings extensive expertise in heavily regulated sectors such as energy, fintech, and insurance, and Rafael Xavier Vianello, who specialises in a broad range of transactional tax matters.
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Testimonials

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  • ‘We have had an excellent experience with the firm Pinheiro Guimarães. The team demonstrates great professionalism and attention to detail, offering creative and effective legal solutions.’
  • ‘We are pleased to be assisted by lawyer Thiago Paranhos Neves, whose clear communication and ability to anticipate challenges inspire complete confidence throughout the process.’
  • ‘The firm provides personalised work, meeting the specific needs of the client.’
  • ‘The partners and lawyers show genuine concern for the client.’
  • ‘The team at Pinheiro Guimarães deserve congratulations for their management of the work. They always assist us promptly, with objectivity and clarity!’
  • ‘Partner Rafael Vianello and lawyer Larissa Tavares are extremely competent! Very precise in their remarks.’

Key clients

  • Stellantis Group (FIAT, Chrysler, and Peugeot)
  • Grupo Globo
  • Carvalho Hosken S.A. Engenharia e Construções
  • Itaú Unibanco S.A.
  • Companhia Siderúrgica Nacional (CSN)
  • Grupo IMC S.A. (Frango Assado, KFC, Viena, Pizza Hut, Batata Inglesa, Brunella, RA Catering)
  • Wilson Sons Group
  • Petz - Pet Center Comércio e Participações (Ticker PETZ3)
  • Track&Field CO (TFCO4)

Work highlights

Acted as tax counsel for Stellantis in connection with the structuring and review of its stock option plan for 2024 for tax purposes.
Advised Grupo Globo on the tax aspects of the joint venture (JV) with MGM Resorts International to operate fixed-odd betting activities in Brazil.
Assisted Carvalho Hosken and Ilha Pura Empreendimentos, as sellers., with the tax-related aspects of the structuring and the negotiation for the sale of Ilha Pura.

Practice head

Daniela Viana Cordeiro de Melo Fassheber; Rafael Vianello

Other key lawyers

Thiago Paranhos Neves; Maria Gabriela Paes; Laura Norbert Costa; Carolina Nobre

‘We have had an excellent experience with the firm Pinheiro Guimarães. The team demonstrates great professionalism and attention to detail, offering creative and effective legal solutions.’

‘We are pleased to be assisted by lawyer Thiago Paranhos Neves, whose clear communication and ability to anticipate challenges inspire complete confidence throughout the process.’

‘The firm provides personalised work, meeting the specific needs of the client.’

‘The partners and lawyers show genuine concern for the client.’

‘The team at Pinheiro Guimarães deserve congratulations for their management of the work. They always assist us promptly, with objectivity and clarity!’

‘Partner Rafael Vianello and lawyer Larissa Tavares are extremely competent! Very precise in their remarks! Congratulations!’

‘Technical knowledge and service.’