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

Information and contact

OAB

OAB/SP n° 196.963

Practice areas

Energy Iberian Desk Insurance Private Equity Tax

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

Energy Iberian Desk Insurance Private Equity Tax

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 Universidade Católica de São Paulo – PUC-SP (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

PROFESSIONAL PUBLICATIONS

Publications

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.

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