Vella Pugliese Buosi e Guidoni Advogados 'has an outstanding team that combines in-depth technical knowledge with a practical, results-oriented approach' when advising on tax litigation at both administrative and judicial levels, as well as on non-contentious tax matters, including international taxation and transactional structuring. The practice is led by Antonio Carlos Guidoni Filho, who is highly experienced in tax planning and litigation, drawing on his former role as a judge at CARF. Helena Vicentini de Assis is recognised for her expertise in judicial tax disputes, particularly those concerning indirect taxes, while Ricardo Braghini is a key contact for agribusiness clients.
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Testimonials
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- 'Vella Pugliesi has an outstanding team that combines in-depth technical knowledge with a practical, results-oriented approach, ensuring effective solutions to complex tax challenges. The firm's differential lies in its intelligent application of technology to optimise tax issues, its ability to anticipate trends, and its proactive approach to litigation and consulting. In addition, its commitment to excellence and proximity to clients ensures personalised strategies that generate significant impacts.'
- 'Vella Pugliesi stands out not only for its strategic approach to tax law, but also for the exceptional quality of its team. The firm's professionals combine in-depth technical knowledge, strategic vision and agile action, ensuring effective and innovative solutions to tax challenges. We found tax lawyers with extensive experience in litigation and consulting, recognised for their analytical skills and ability to build legal strategies that generate positive and significant impacts.'
- 'Fernando Henrique Lopes - Agility in the process. Carlos Eduardo De Biasi - In-depth knowledge of the subject.'
- 'VPBG is a firm whose team is composed of professionals with top-notch academic backgrounds and extensive practical experience. This allows for the prompt application of deliverables to the company's business. Unlike other firms, the VPBG team has a unique business perspective and is able to extract the best from the academic world for business application. In addition, it is worth mentioning the excellent partnerships established by the firm with professionals from other areas to support them in specific projects.'
- 'Antonio Carlos Guidoni Filho: Top-notch academic background. Professional experience as an adviser to the Administrative Council of Tax Appeals (CARF) and extensive experience in the private sector. In addition to all these qualities, Guidoni has a keen sensitivity for conducting meetings on complex topics and bringing academic discussions closer to the business world.'
- 'Ricardo Braghini: Professional with extensive experience in consulting and easy to deal with/get along with. Ricardo is able to captivate his clients and present complex topics with great ease. As the focal point of the firm in the city of Ribeirão Preto/SP, Ricardo has done an excellent job, especially with agribusiness clients.'
Key clients
- Abengoa Bioenergia Agroindústria Ltda.
- Açucar e Álcool Oswaldo R. de Mendonça Ltda. (Usina Colorado)
- Alcoolvale Açúcar e Etanol S/A
- Banco Citibank S.A.
- BCD Travel Brasil Trurismo S.A.
- BTG Pactual S.A.
- CarlFors Bruk Group
- Coinbase Global, Inc
- Colombo Agroindústria S/A
- Copagaz (Copa Energia)
- CPFL – Companhia Paulista de Força e Luz
- Credix Finance BV
Work highlights
Advised Energisa on the analysis of ICMS incidence on distributed generation operations focused on compliance with state tax laws and how it directly affects cost structures, pricing strategies, and overall profitability.
Assisted Usina Açucareira São Manoel in addressing complex tax and regulatory matters, with a primary focus on indirect tax credits and compliance.
Assisted Verisure with calculating the impact of the Tax Reform based on a comprehensive economic and tax study.
Practice head
Antonio Carlos Guidoni Filho
Other key lawyers
André Ricardo Lemes; Ricardo Braghini; Ana Luiza Morcelli Camacho; Carlos Eduardo de Biasi; Carla Tredici Christiano