Partner
Thais de Barros Meira
Thais is one of BMA's tax partners. With more than 20 years of experience in the area, she advises on the tax aspects of mergers, acquisitions, divestments, private equity transactions, financing structures, infrastructure, innovation and real estate projects.
Languages
- Portuguese
- English
- Spanish
OAB
- OAB/SP n° 196.963
Practice areas
Professional experience
Thais acquired international experience working in one of the biggest law firms in Spain, and lectured in tax law at the Fundação Getúlio Vargas – FGV and at the Brazilian Institute of Tax Law – IBDT.
Her clients include multinationals and companies listed on the Brazilian stock exchange, doing business in sectors such as insurance, energy, technology, infrastructure, agrobusiness and real estate.
Practice Areas
Education
Doctorate in Tax Law, Universidade de São Paulo – USP (2020).
LL.M., Pontifícia Universidade Católica de São Paulo - PUC/SP (2009).
LL.M., Harvard Law School (2007).
Specialization in Tax Law, Pontifícia Catholic University of São Paulo – PUC (2003).
LL.B., Universidade de São Paulo – USP (2001).
Recognitions
Thais is frequently recognized as a leading lawyer by specialized publications such as Chambers Brazil, Chambers Global, ITR World Tax, LACCA Approved, Análise Advocacia, Análise Advocacia Mulher and Lexology Index.
"Excellent professional, qualified, with high analytical and resolutive capacity in tax matters." – Chambers Brazil
PUBLICAÇÕES DO PROFISSIONAL
Publicações
Questões atuais sobre os juros sobre o capital próprio (JCP): o JCP retroativo e a implementação da ATAD 2 pela União Europeia. In Novo RIR: Aspectos Relevantes do Regulamento do Imposto de Renda 2018. Coord: Jimir Doniak Jr. Co-authored with Maurício Pereira Faro. São Paulo: Quartier Latin, 2019.
Renegociação de Dívidas: Reflexos do IRPJ e da CSLL sobre os Valores Justos na Troca de Passivos. In Controvérsias Jurídico-Contábeis (Aproximações e Distanciamentos). Coord: Alexandre Evaristo Pinto; Fabio Pereira da Silva; Fernando dal-Ri Murcia; Gustavo Gonçalves Vettori. Co-authored with Maurício Pereira Faro. São Paulo: Atlas, 2019.
As Novas Regras de Tributação de Lucros no Exterior e o Artigo 7º dos Tratados Internacionais para Evitar a Bitributação Celebrados pelo Brasil. In Direito Tributário Internacional: Homenagem ao Prof. Alberto Xavier. Coord: Sérgio André Rocha. São Paulo: Quartier Latin, 2016.