Advocacia Fernanda Hernandez enjoys a strong reputation in tax litigation, particularly in disputes before the superior courts and in administrative tax litigation. Founding partner Fernanda Guimarães Hernandez heads the group and is a reputed tax litigator. Luciana Marques dos Reis Frattini and Rodrigo Gabriel Alarcon are also key members of the practice.
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Testimonials
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- 'The firm’s in-depth knowledge of procedural details, experience with legal matters and theories, and access to the country’s top courts are clear differentiators – along with their constant availability to handle urgent requests, questions, and issues on very short notice. Their precise guidance on operational, accounting, and tax matters also sets them apart.'
- 'Excellent services with outstanding results. Their petitions are clear and to the point.'
- 'A specialist team for litigation in Brasília, with a strong reputation and extensive experience navigating the local courts and the Superior Courts.'
- 'Fernanda Hernandez is one of the most respected lawyers in Brasília, with broad access to the judiciary and outstanding technical ability.'
Key clients
- Grupo Solvi Participações S/A
- Group Odebrecht
- Expressa Distribuidora de Medicamentos LTDA
- Base Investimentos e Incorporações S/A
- Magnesita Refratários S.A.
- Rede Cascol Combustíveis para Veículos Ltda.
- Brasil Wagen
- Sweet Cake LTDA.
- HC Pneus S.A.
- Grupo Attos - Quality Participações e Investimentos
- Transocean Brasil LTDA.
- Distribuidora de Autopeças Condor LTDA.
Work highlights
Representing BRF in defending the position that the transfer of industrialised products between establishments of the same company does not constitute a new triggering event for the tax on industrialised products.
Lawyers
Leading partners
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Practice head
Fernanda Guimarães Hernandez
Other key lawyers
Luciana Marques dos Reis Frattini; Rodrigo Gabriel Alarcon