Partner
Luis Henrique Costa
Luis Henrique Costa is a partner in the Tax practice area. He has extensive experience in tax advisory work, especially in matters involving direct Brazilian taxes and international tax.
Languages
- Portuguese
- English
OAB
- OAB/SP nº 220.310
Practice areas
Professional experience
His practice focuses on advising national and international clients on mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures, corporate reorganizations, debt restructurings, and structured finance transactions. He has been involved in the tax aspects of some of the largest M&A transactions and debt restructurings in Brazil.
Luis Henrique also has notable experience in advising on tax issues involved in wealth management and succession planning.
His clients include large national and international companies active in a broad range of sectors, such as energy, telecommunications, technology, mining, education and health, as well as investors such as private equity and venture capital funds and high net worth individuals.
Practice Areas
Education
LL.M., International Tax Law, Leiden University (2011)
Certificate in Business Administration, majoring in Corporate Finance, Fundação Getúlio Vargas – FGV (2008)
LL.B., Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo – PUC (2003)
Recognitions
Luis Henrique is recognized by well-known legal guides such as Chambers Global, Chambers Brazil, Legal 500 and Análise Advocacia.
"Luis is an excellent partner who really makes a difference. His availability is a great distinguishing factor in the service of the office. His technical ability is something that impresses." – Chambers Brazil
PUBLICAÇÕES DO PROFISSIONAL
Publicações
"The Proposed OECD Treatment of Real Estate Investment Trust Distributions: Is the OECD Approach being Implemented in Tax Treaties?". 67 Bulletin for International Taxation 9 (2012).
"US Treaty Policy and Practices regarding Distributions from Real Estate Investment Trusts". 66 Bulletin for International Taxation 8 (2012).