Luiz Roberto Peroba Barbosa

Covering the full spectrum of tax matters—including direct and indirect taxes as well as social security—Pinheiro Neto Advogados holds a leading position in the tax market, advising on both high-profile advisory and contentious issues. On the consulting side, the team stands out for its prominent role in the tax structuring of major M&A and capital markets transactions. It is also highly skilled in domestic and international tax planning, regularly assisting financial institutions, major corporations, and investment funds. Giancarlo Chamma Matarazzo leads this arm of the practice. The firm also possesses notable tax litigation capabilities—Luiz Roberto Peroba Barbosa is the primary contact for contentious matters—as well as recognised strengths in foreign trade taxation, tax benefits at the federal, state, and municipal levels, transfer pricing, and private wealth issues. Luciana Rosanova Galhardo is noted for her expertise in both domestic and international tax consulting and litigation, while Tércio Chiavassa is recognised for his experience in administrative and judicial tax litigation, including proceedings before the superior courts. Marcelo Roncaglia focuses on tax litigation but also advises on non-contentious indirect tax matters, while Flavio Veitzman handles the tax aspects of corporate reorganisations, M&A, financings, and joint ventures, frequently advising large multinationals, private equity funds, and financial institutions.