Recognised as key 'legal partners for matters related to direct and indirect taxes, social security issues, and tax litigation', Mattos Filho is regularly instructed by blue-chip clients for assistance with the tax aspects of major corporate transactions and contentious matters across the transport, insurance, technology, food and beverage, pharmaceutical, and education sectors, among others. Roberto Quiroga Mosquera is a reference in the market for non-contentious tax issues and administrative tax cases. The latter is also a core focus for Ana Paula Schincariol Lui Barreto, while Andrea Bazzo is noted for her expertise in corporate tax, particularly in capital markets and financial transactions, investments, M&A, and international agreements. Gil Mendes is a key contact for direct tax matters; Isabel Bueno focuses on pension matters and executive compensation; Paulo Camargo Tedesco stands out in judicial litigation; and Renata Correia Cubas has an impressive track record in tax disputes before both administrative and judicial courts, with a particular emphasis on the technology sector.
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Testimonials
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- 'Mattos Filho is a law firm with unique expertise in the Brazilian legal market, with highly specialised and committed professionals. They always provide us with excellent service, focusing on resolving the Company's issues and mitigating our tax exposures. They are our legal partners for matters related to direct and indirect taxes, social security issues, and tax litigation. I believe that what sets the firm apart is the technical development of its professionals and their unique understanding of the service provided in the context of the client's business.'
- 'I would recommend them for their technical accuracy, availability to assist us and care with guidance focused on our business: Paulo Camargo Tedesco, Isabel Bueno, Roberto Quiroga Mosquera and Ariane Costa Guimarães.'
- 'The firm generally meets the expectations of a strong, renowned firm with top-notch professionals.'
- 'Mario Prada and Leonardo Homsy and their respective teams provide excellent tax legal advice, with a strong focus on the client, great organisation and first-rate strategic vision.'
Key clients
- Ciferal (Marcopolo)
- General Mills Brasil Alimentos Ltda.
- Brazilian Development Bank (Banco Nacional de Desenvolvimento Econômico e Social – BNDES)
- Prosegur
- Positivo Tecnologia
- Advent
- GPA
- Banco Santander
- B3 S.A. – Brasil, Bolsa, Balcão
- Embraer S.A.
Work highlights
Represented Qualicorp Corretora de Seguros in a case where the court ruled that its stock option plan participants can only be taxed when the acquired shares are sold, classifying the plan as a commercial contract rather than remuneration for work.
Successfully represented Google Brasil in overturning a Corporate Income Tax infraction notice for 2018, resulting in the cancellation of over R$3bn in tax charges.
Advised Vitru Limited and Vitru Brazil on a historic corporate reorganisation, facilitating the transfer of Vitru Limited's shareholder base from Nasdaq to B3's Novo Mercado segment.
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Other key lawyers
Roberto Quiroga Mosquera; Alessandra Gomensoro; Ana Paula Schincariol Lui Barreto; Andrea Bazzo Lauletta; Ariane Costa Guimarães; Gil Mendes; Isabel Bueno; Paulo Camargo Tedesco; Renata Correia Cubas; Mario Prada; Leonardo Homsy