Tax Advisory

When we can help.

Preventive tax counsel examines how legislation applies to a transaction, contract, or asset-related decision. Our work clarifies the obligations, possible interpretations, and legal risks involved.

• Examining the tax treatment of transactions and contracts.
• Assessing questions about legislation and tax authority guidance.
• Analyzing contingencies and regulatory changes relevant to the activity.
• Preparing formal requests for guidance from the competent authorities, when appropriate.

How we work.

Advice with clear assumptions and consequences.

Advice starts with a description of the transaction and its supporting documents. The legal response should explain its assumptions, the rules considered, interpretive issues, and any information that could change the conclusion.

The work may result in a legal opinion, revised clauses, or guidance for a specific decision. Alternatives are assessed against the actual transaction and its risks, without assuming tax benefits or guaranteed savings.

The work may be coordinated with accounting and finance teams, respecting each specialty's responsibilities. Matters that lead to an assessment or dispute are connected with Tax Litigation, preserving the analysis already developed.

Meet the partners.

Gustavo Santos de Almeida and Fernanda Trindade dos Santos de Almeida lead the firm. They take part in case assessment, strategy development, and oversight of each engagement.