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Campos Mello Advogados in cooperation with DLA Piper

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Campos Mello Advogados in cooperation with DLA Piper‘s standalone tax department is well versed in the full array of consulting matters – including direct and direct taxation, tax planning, restructuring and due diligence – and litigation at the judicial and administrative level. The team, which acts for clients from the education, technology, advertising, energy, logistics, life sciences and agribusiness sectors, is especially strong in handling the tax aspects of cross-border transactions, drawing on its association with international powerhouse DLA Piper. Co-head Humberto Marini – an expert in tax matters in the oil and gas industry – has a wealth of experience in tax litigation. Fellow co-leader Alex Jorge, who splits his time between São Paulo and New York, stands out for his strong track record in cross-border deals and expertise in tax planning and transfer pricing. Renato Lopes da Rocha is another name to note for administrative and judicial tax claims, and Juliana Costa, who joined from Veirano Advogados in May 2023, focuses on corporate taxation, customs and indirect taxes.
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  • ‘The tax team has professionals who think beyond the needs of clients, always seeking practical, safe and innovative solutions. We can always count on the team for technical support.'

  • ‘Renato Lopes da Rocha and Humberto Menarini advise us with the shortest and most accurate responses possible. These are professionals who make a difference in complex operations of multinationals.'

  • ‘Alex Jorge brings important and relevant people to discussion, not to mention his extensive knowledge of business and precious inputs in all meetings.’

  • ‘Campos Mello differentiates itself from other firms due to its proximity to the client and availability for prompt service.'

  • ‘Renato Lopes da Rocha and Humberto Marini - In-depth technical knowledge, combined with a practical vision. Alex Jorge knows and recognises the client's urgency, presenting quick and technically perfect solutions. Juliana Costa quickly incorporated the perspective of the other team members, presenting in-depth and objective analyses on various topics.'

Key clients

  • John Textor
  • Eastman Chemical
  • LBH Group
  • Basf
  • Grupo Fleury
  • EDP Renováveis
  • 3R Petroleum
  • Eneva
  • Rheem Manufacturing
  • Novo Nordisk Farmaceutica do Brasil

Work highlights

  • Represents Stanley Black and Becker’s Brazilian subsidiary in two claims at the administrative level involving the disallowance of interest expenses for corporate income tax purposes.
  • Assists Rheem do Brasil with tax claims involving the State Goods and Services Tax.
  • Assisting GR Serviços e Alimentação with the writ of mandamus filed to ensure the right to perform tax settlement involving outstanding social contribution debts of FGTS.

Lawyers

Practice head

Humberto Marini; Alex Jorge

Other key lawyers

Renato Lopes da Rocha; Juliana Costa