Locations: Brasília, Rio de Janeiro, São Paulo
Analysis: Lacaz Martins was founded in 1982 in São Paulo and now boasts additional offices in Brasília and Rio de Janeiro. Although the firm provides a broad service offering, its tax work attracts the most market praise. Satisfied clients endorse the team for its highly personalised and innovative legal opinions. The team regularly advises multinationals and Brazilian clients, including individuals, legal entities, start-ups and large economic groups on areas such as transfer pricing, tax consultancy, litigation and VAT disputes. The firm is also home to a well-regarded real estate group, which has been active on large-scale acquisitions, developments and financing matters, including the formation of real estate investment funds.
Featured work areas and key partners
Tax: Ricardo Lacaz Martins, Luís Eduardo Schoueri, Eduardo Santos Arruda Madeira
Real estate: Erica Fernandes Campos Veríssimo
Corporate and M&A: Flavia de Moraes Pauli Gatti Gamba