BMA Advogados

Experience in resolving a wide range of tax problems, both on the advisory side and in litigation.

BMA’s Tax practice is composed of more than 40 specialists in advisory work and litigation, providing support to businesses of all sizes, including many listed companies, and to individuals. 

When advising on major M&A transactions and corporate restructurings, and when representing clients before the courts and tax authorities, we focus our knowledge and experience on finding individualized, innovative solutions for tax-related problems in di_erent businesses and sectors of the economy. 

Advisory. With our deep understanding of tax legislation, regulations, and case law at the federal, state and municipal levels, we advise clients on issues related to direct and indirect taxes, social security contributions, and international taxation. 

Strategic Transactions. Our many years of advising national and international companies operating in various sectors of the economy enables us to evaluate and create effective strategies for new types of business.

Debt Restructuring. We have led the largest debt restructuring cases in Brazil, carrying out detailed analyses of the tax e_ects of renegotiating liabilities, with a focus on preserving the business and mitigating risks.

Corporate Transactions. BMA is a reference in the market for its expertise in the treatment of tax issues in M&A transactions and corporate restructurings in general, and in the tax aspects of investments, including investments in the debt and equity markets. 

Litigation. We efficiently conduct proceedings before administrative authorities and in the courts, bringing important tax issues before Brazil’s highest courts. Adopting a personalized approach, our team acts in tax audits, challenges to tax assessments, recovery of tax claims, containment of undue demands for payment, and limitation of the liability of individuals (business owners and members of management). 


Recognition

Top Ranked Firm

Chambers Elite - Brazil

Top Tier Firm

Legal 500

Top Ranked Firm - Transfer Pricing

World Transfer Pricing – ITR

ITR Controversy Leaders / Legal 500 / World Tax, Brazil Tax Controversy

All our litigation partners are recommended in the most recent editions.

Top Ranked Firm – General Corporate Tax, Indirect Tax, Transactional Tax, Tax Controversy

World Tax - ITR

Recognized - Tax

LACCA Approved

Band 1 Firm

Chambers High Net Worth

Top Ranked Firm

Elite Firm, Latin Lawyer

Professionals

Debora Bacellar de Almeida

Partner

Debora Bacellar de Almeida

Private Equity, Tax, Wealth and Succession Planning

55 21 3824-5863 dba@bmalaw.com.br
Hermano A. C. Notaroberto Barbosa

Partner

Hermano A. C. Notaroberto Barbosa

Energy, French Desk, Tax, Technology, Wealth and Succession Planning

55 21 3824-5865 hermano@bmalaw.com.br
José Otavio Haddad Faloppa

Partner

José Otavio Haddad Faloppa

Private Equity, Tax, Wealth and Succession Planning

55 11 2179-5234 jof@bmalaw.com.br
Maurício Pereira Faro

Partner

Maurício Pereira Faro

Agribusiness, Energy, Insurance, Tax

55 21 3824-5844 mpf@bmalaw.com.br
Thais de Barros Meira

Partner

Thais de Barros Meira

Energy, Iberian Desk, Insurance, Private Equity, Tax

55 11 2179-5234 tbm@bmalaw.com.br
Raquel Maluf

Lawyer

Raquel Maluf

Tax, Wealth and Succession Planning

55 21 3824-1010 raquelmaluf@bmalaw.com.br