Tauil & Chequer Advogados fields a versatile tax team that advises a broad mix of domestic and international clients from a wide range of industries, most notably energy and oil and gas. The department covers both advisory and contentious tax work, including customs matters, at the federal, state and local levels, and often advises on cross-border investment planning, import and export issues, direct and indirect tax matters, and tax disputes before judicial and administrative bodies. The practice is jointly led by Ivan Tauil, Eduardo Maccari Telles, who specialises in tax litigation, and Guido Vinci, who handles both tax planning and litigation. Carolina Bottino, a key contact for oil and gas clients, assists with customs and litigation issues regarding ICMS, while Diana Castro is noted for her experience in indirect taxation, international tax and customs matters. Celso Grisi left the firm in December 2024, while Diego Miguita joined from VBSO Advogados in September 2024.
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Testimonials
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- 'Eduardo Telles is the reason we chose the firm for our services in Brazil. He is very responsive, strong technically, and understands our industry, raising relevant points beyond tax.'
- 'The team is always super attentive, quick, and provides the best legal solutions for tax matters.'
- 'Providing high-quality and successful tax services.'
Key clients
- Sony Mobile
- Tim S.A.
- Midea Group
- Petronas Petróleo Brasil LTDA.
- Prosafe Serviços Marítimos Ltda.
- Ricoh Brasil S.A.
- Tereos Acúcar e Energia S.A.
- TotalEnergies EP Brasil Ltda.
- Aliança Agrícola do Cerrado S.A.
- Agrícola Xingu S.A.
- Schlumberger Serviços de Petróleo Ltda.
- Climazon Industrial LTDA.
- McKesson Corporation
- Bic Amazonia
- MARS
- Abbott Laboratories
- Mercury Renewables
- Atlas Renewable Energy
- Enel-X
- Acciona Energias Renováveis
Work highlights
Assisting Eletrobras with the tax aspects and procedures related to the merger of Furnas Centrais Elétricas, its main subsidiary.
Advised PRIO on the acquisition of Sinochem Petroleum Netherlands from SPEPEnergy Hong Kong and Sinochem International Oil.
Representing Petronas in a writ of mandamus filed against the Federal Government.
Lawyers
Leading associates
Leading associates with regular involvement in their team's key work, and recognition from peers or clients as being ones to watch.
Practice head
Guidi Vinci; Ivan Tauil; Eduardo Telles
Other key lawyers
Carolina Bottino; Ana Luiza Martins; Diego Miguita; Flávia Cavalcanti; Giampaolo Marzulli; Carolina Ferraro; Diana Castro