With a sizeable tax team based across São Paulo, Porto Alegre, Brasília and Campinas, TozziniFreire Advogados is proficient in disputes with the tax authorities involving direct and indirect taxes and proceedings before the superior courts. In addition to its strong performance in judicial and administrative tax litigation, the team is also sought out by clients operating in a range of industries – from oil and gas to mining, food and beverage, and pharmaceuticals – for its expertise in non-contentious and transactional tax matters. São Paulo-based Renata Emery, who maintains a versatile practice focused on both advisory work and tax disputes, excels in international taxation issues and oversees the practice with Gustavo Nygaard in Porto Alegre. Thiago Medaglia stands out for his considerable experience in corporate reorganisations, international taxation, transfer pricing and tax planning. Christiane Alves Alvarenga and Jerry Levers de Abreu are no longer at the firm.
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Témoignages

Collectés indépendamment par l'équipe de recherche du Legal 500.

  • ‘Renata Emery - communication, expertise and availability.'

  • ‘Team extremely available and with multidisciplinary knowledge. Delivery of clear and objective work meeting the interests of clients.'

  • ‘The firm stands out for its excellent technical quality and tax operational knowledge. The firm's biggest difference is its proximity to the client and the responsibility its professionals have for each case. I noticed a great sense of ownership and belonging to the problem, not just expecting from the company, but dedicating themselves to finding a solution to the problems presented.'

  • ‘TozziniFreire is the partner every company needs to navigate the challenging reality of doing business in Brazil. Quick in responding, effective in returns, they bring practical views.'

  • ‘Thiago Medaglia is certainly an indispensable tool for managing the company.'

Clients clés

  • Abia - The Association Of Food And Beverage Industries
  • Nestlé
  • Bauducco
  • Whirlpool
  • Banco Itaú
  • Adimax
  • Cosan
  • Eurofarma
  • Química Amparo
  • Comgás

Points forts

  • Represented ABIA as an amicus curiae in leading cases involving the non-taxation of the ICMS tax benefits, which are deemed as State Government Aid before the Superior Court of Justice.

Avocats

Les grands avocats du marché

Avocats associés reconnus parmi les leaders du marché par leurs pairs et leurs clients, régulièrement présents dans les grands dossiers dans lesquels ils sont au premier plan.

Responsable de la pratique

Renata Emery; Gustavo Nygaard

Autres avocats clés

Thiago Medaglia; Fernanda Pazello