Demarest Advogados

With in-depth understanding of the complex Brazilian tax system, Demarest Advogados offers legal support in the full array of tax mandates to prominent corporate clients. On the contentious side, the group has a particularly impressive track record in appellate cases and proceedings pending before the superior courts. It also showcases notable credentials in transfer pricing rules, and is skilled at advising on the tax aspects of corporate transactions and changes brought by the tax reform bill. Demonstrating significant experience in administrative tax litigation, tax consulting and due diligence on M&A deals, Douglas Mota oversees the practice. Carlos Eduardo Orsolon is especially active in tax planning and restructurings, but also advises on strategic disputes before CARF. Transactional matters are a key area of focus for Christiano Chagas, while Marcelo Salles Annunziata and Priscila Faricelli specialise in litigation before the higher courts in Brasília. Thiago Amaral is a name to note for indirect taxes, and Roberto Pinatti Casarini focuses on tax planning and international taxation. Fabio Florentino, an indirect tax specialist, joined from BMA Advogados in February 2024, while Jerry Levers de Abreu joined from TozziniFreire Advogados in June 2024.