Tax Law

• Representation and assistance to clients in inspection procedures before the Brazilian Federal Revenue, State and Municipal Tax Authorities;
• Analysis and planning of taxation in mergers and acquisitions operations;
• Analysis and planning of taxation for economic groups, associated with corporate reorganization and succession planning;
• Defense in administrative and judicial proceedings in state ICMS assessments;
• Defense in administrative and judicial proceedings in federal tax assessments, especially regarding IPRJ, IRPF, PIS, CONFINS, and IPI;
• Writs of Mandamus to obtain tax clearance certificates and issue electronic invoices;
• General consultancy on tax matters for client businesses;
• Judicial discussion on the constitutionality/legality of certain taxes imposed on client activities.

Customs Law

• Representation of clients in inspection procedures before Customs and ANVISA (Brazilian Health Regulatory Agency);
• Assistance in providing information and clarifications to regulatory agencies for Import Licenses (ANVISA, MAPA, DECEX, INMETRO, etc.);
• Writs of Mandamus for analysis and approval of import licenses;
• Writs of Mandamus for the continuation of customs clearance and splitting of transport documents (Bill of Lading);
• Administrative and judicial defense in penalty assessments resulting from accusations of concealing the true buyer;
• Administrative and judicial defense in penalty assessments resulting from accusations of under-invoicing;
• Analysis and preparation of opinions on the most appropriate tariff classification for products;
• Administrative and judicial defense in penalty assessments resulting from accusations of errors in customs classification;
• Judicial challenges in the application of trade defense measures;
• Requests for temporary or permanent reduction or increase of import duty rates;
• Assistance and consultancy in legal matters related to import (direct, by order, and by account and order) and export procedures.