Machado Associados' tax team is singled out for its strong presence before the Federal Supreme Court and the Superior Court of Justice, representing clients across sectors such as cosmetics, infrastructure, energy, pharmaceuticals, and technology. The team also stands out in non-contentious tax matters, regularly advising on cross-border transactions, corporate restructuring, and international tax, including transfer pricing. Practice head Júlio de Oliveira, a specialist in indirect tax, is a key contact for the cosmetics sector and known for his litigation expertise. Paulo Rogério Garcia Ribeiro handles both administrative and judicial tax disputes, while Daniel Lacasa Maya is praised for his deep knowledge of ICMS and experience in tax litigation. Stephanie Makin leads on consulting matters, with a focus on direct taxes, international taxation and transfer pricing.
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Testimonials
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- 'Machado Associados excels in tax matters, always demonstrating extensive knowledge of the subject and detailed understanding of case law. I believe that one of its distinguishing features is its in-depth analysis of court decisions, taking into account the historical context and the judges' reasoning, which makes it possible to compile statistics that aid the company's decision-making process.'
- 'Daniel Lacasa Maya is deeply knowledgeable about ICMS, with extensive experience in conducting negotiations with states and is a leading expert in tax litigation. He has contributed greatly to discussions on issues involving tax reform.'
Key clients
- NATURA GROUP (NATURA AND AVON)
- COLGATE - PALMOLIVE
Lawyers
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Practice head
Júlio de Oliveira
Other key lawyers
Isabel Bertoletti; Paulo Rogério Ribeiro; Daniel Lacasa Maya; Stephanie Makin; Gabriel Caldiron Rezende