Vella Pugliese Buosi e Guidoni Advogados 'has an outstanding team that combines in-depth technical knowledge with a practical, results-oriented approach' when advising on tax litigation at both administrative and judicial levels, as well as on non-contentious tax matters, including international taxation and transactional structuring. The practice is led by Antonio Carlos Guidoni Filho, who is highly experienced in tax planning and litigation, drawing on his former role as a judge at CARF. Helena Vicentini de Assis is recognised for her expertise in judicial tax disputes, particularly those concerning indirect taxes, while Ricardo Braghini is a key contact for agribusiness clients.
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Testimonials
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- 'Vella Pugliesi has an outstanding team that combines in-depth technical knowledge with a practical, results-oriented approach, ensuring effective solutions to complex tax challenges. The firm's differential lies in its intelligent application of technology to optimise tax issues, its ability to anticipate trends, and its proactive approach to litigation and consulting. In addition, its commitment to excellence and proximity to clients ensures personalised strategies that generate significant impacts.'
- 'Vella Pugliesi stands out not only for its strategic approach to tax law, but also for the exceptional quality of its team. The firm's professionals combine in-depth technical knowledge, strategic vision and agile action, ensuring effective and innovative solutions to tax challenges. We found tax lawyers with extensive experience in litigation and consulting, recognised for their analytical skills and ability to build legal strategies that generate positive and significant impacts.'
Key clients
- Abengoa Bioenergia Agroindústria Ltda. Açucar e Álcool Oswaldo R. de Mendonça Ltda. (Usina Colorado) Alcoolvale Açúcar e Etanol S/A Banco Citibank S.A. BCD Travel Brasil Trurismo S.A. BTG Pactual S.A. CarlFors Bruk Group Coinbase Global, Inc Colombo Agroindústria S/A Copagaz (Copa Energia) CPFL – Companhia Paulista de Força e Luz Credix Finance BV Isa Energia Brasil S.A. (CTEEP) Delta Sucroenergia S/A Diana Bioenergia Avanhandava S.A. Energisa Group Foxconn Interconnect Technology Limited Fraport Brasil S.A. Viterra Agriculture Brasil Grupo Balbo (Usina Santo Antonio S.A., Usina São Francisco S.A. and Usina Uberaba S.A.) Grupo Fiibo S.A. Ipiranga Agroindustrial S.A. Longping High - Tech Biotecnologia Ltda Marilan Alimentos Nativa Agricola Ltda Ourofino Saúde Animal Santo Antonio Energia S.A. São Martinho S/A The Walt Disney Group TOTVS S.A. Usina Açucareira São Manoel S.A. Usina Batatais S/A Açúcar e Álcool Usina de Açúcar Santa Terezinha Ltda Usina São Luiz Verisure Refinaria Mataripe (Acelen) Sindicato Nacional das Empresas Distribuidoras de Gás Liquefeito de Petróleo – SINDIGÁS SPE Concessionária de Aeroportos S.A. Ultrapar Participacoes S.A. Vicunha Textil S.A.
Work highlights
Advised Energisa on the analysis of ICMS incidence on distributed generation operations focused on compliance with state tax laws and how it directly affects cost structures, pricing strategies, and overall profitability.
Practice head
Antonio Carlos Guidoni Filho
Other key lawyers
André Ricardo Lemes; Ricardo Braghini; Ana Luiza Morcelli Camacho; Carlos Eduardo de Biasi; Carla Tredici Christiano