Rolim Goulart Cardoso Advogados fields a deep bench of tax specialists who are adept at advising regional, national and multinational clients on complex advisory and litigation matters. Boasting a wealth of experience in tax, customs and social security issues, Alessandro Mendes Cardoso excels in administrative proceedings, including cases before CARF and the Federal Regional Courts. He jointly leads the Belo Horizonte-based practice with Luciana Goulart, an expert in administrative and judicial tax matters. Frederico de Almeida Fonseca takes the lead on non-contentious work, focusing on tax planning and transactional matters. Administrative litigation involving federal, state and municipal taxes is a key area of expertise for Tatiana Rezende Torres and Tadeu Negromonte de Moura.

With a strong reputation both in Minas Gerais and across Brazil, tax boutique Sacha Calmon e Misabel Derzi Consultores e Advogados is a key point of reference in Belo Horizonte for legal support in tax planning, indirect taxation, and tax litigation at both the administrative and judicial levels, including cases before CARF and the higher courts. The team attracts regular instructions from domestic and multinational clients across the telecoms, mining, steel, food and beverage, services, construction, automotive and healthcare sectors. André Mendes Moreira, a key contact for cases before the administrative and superior courts, and Valter Lobato, who is also noted for his expertise in tax litigation, jointly oversee the team. Direct tax specialist Fernando Moura excels in international taxation and restructuring matters.

Azevedo Sette Advogados‘ tax practice handles non-contentious and contentious matters for a wide range of clients, including players from the agribusiness, TMT, automotive, engineering and infrastructure sectors, among others. The group is well placed to advise on administrative and judicial litigation at the state, municipal and federal levels, tax planning and the recovery of tax credits. The practice is led by Leandra Guimarães, who focuses on tax consulting and planning for M&A deals; Clarissa Cerqueira Viana Pereira, who handles both tax advisory and litigation matters; and Bruno Felippe Almeida, who specialises in non-contentious tax.

Botelho, Spagnol, Carvalho, Ibraim Advogados has a wealth of experience in non-contentious tax matters, covering direct and indirect taxes, social security and customs, and a solid track record in administrative and judicial litigation. This broad range of services appeals to clients across various sectors, including manufacturing, steel, automotive, and mining. The practice is under the joint leadership of four partners: founding partner Werther Botelho Spagnol 'possesses notable procedural and tax law knowledge'; Otto Carvalho is noted for his 'meticulousness and technical refinement'; Marco Túlio Ibraim excels in tax litigation; and Daniela Procópio works across both the advisory and litigation spheres.

Rodolfo Gropen Advocacia is a boutique tax firm that combines solid capabilities in advisory and tax planning matters with a strong track record in judicial and administrative proceedings. The team applies its specialist knowledge of consumption tax, social security, pensions, and income tax to act for a varied client roster, featuring names from the mining, steel, services, engineering, telecoms and transport sectors. Practice head João Manoel Rolla has a wealth of experience in both tax consulting and litigation matters, and stands out for his knowledge of indirect taxation issues. Litigation specialist Guilherme Rodrigues Macedo focuses on administrative tax proceedings, while Juliana Melo Ribeiro's expertise covers indirect taxation, social security, and tax matters concerning the mining sector. Name partner Rodolfo Gropen is another key contact for tax litigation.

Noted for its strong contentious capabilities, the tax practice at Bernardes & Advogados Associados is particularly skilled at handling judicial and administrative proceedings concerning PIS, COFINS, and ICMS contributions. Flávio Couto Bernardes and André Tostes Carvalho, whose areas of expertise include tax consulting, planning, and compliance, jointly head up the group.

Distinguished by its strong advisory and tax planning offering, Freitas Ferraz Advogados' tax practice is well equipped to advise on the tax structuring of corporate transactions. The team also represents clients from a wide range of sectors, including life sciences, education, food, telecoms, mining, energy, real estate and tech, in tax disputes. Practice head Thiago Braichi focuses on tax advisory work, assisting foreign and domestic companies with the tax aspects of corporate transactions and investment structuring. Julia Swerts is proficient in administrative and judicial tax litigation, and also demonstrates in-depth knowledge of import customs law and foreign trade.

Gaia Silva Gaede Advogados is a well-established name in the Belo Horizonte market for both tax advisory and litigation services. The team is experienced in handling administrative and judicial disputes, while its non-contentious work includes tax planning, due diligence, compliance, and estate and wealth management. The practice is led by Márcio da Rocha Medina, whose broad expertise covers tax planning, litigation, corporate consulting, and wealth planning. Vitor Dantas Dias shines in judicial and administrative tax litigation at the municipal, state, and federal levels, with regular appearances before state taxpayer boards and CARF.

With extensive experience in domestic and international corporate tax issues, Madrona Advogados offers a comprehensive tax practice covering tax planning, transaction structuring, and tax litigation. Patrícia Lima oversees the Belo Horizonte-based tax litigation practice, while Pedro Magalhães takes the lead on consulting work, focusing on tax planning, M&A, and contracts. This blend of expertise attracts clients across diverse industries, particularly infrastructure, construction, steel, and food and beverages. Leandro Vieira handles litigation and advisory matters with a focus on tax planning and credit recoveries.

A key destination for major industrial clients, Vilas Boas, Lopes e Frattari Advogados is particularly active in tax litigation, handling proceedings in both administrative and judicial spheres at the municipal and state levels. The group is also adept in non-contentious tax matters, including tax planning and tax incentives. Rafhael Frattari, a key reference for both tax litigation and transactional matters, oversees the tax practice, which also features Henrique Coimbra, who frequently provides legal opinions on tax planning and recovery.

Ayres Westin Advogados is well placed to advise clients, most notably players from the mining, food and beverage, paper and pulp, and automotive industries, on a host of tax mandates, ranging from tax planning and due diligence to tax litigation at both administrative and judicial levels. International tax and trade expert Gilberto Ayres Moreira spearheads the practice. Victor Castro oversees the Belo Horizonte tax litigation practice, while Marcelo Correa focuses on tax compliance, planning and due diligence.

Coimbra & Chaves tax practice is noted for its comprehensive offering that covers both advisory work, such as tax planning and compliance, and contentious matters, including judicial and administrative proceedings. Paulo Roberto Coimbra and Filipe Piazzi, who split their time between São Paulo and Belo Horizonte, handle contentious and non-contentious tax matters. Onofre Alves Batista Júnior, a key contact for mandates concerning the taxation of mining companies; Alice de Abreu Lima Jorge, who advises mining, automotive and steel clients on tax consulting and litigation; and Mauricio de Saraiva Abreu Chagas, who is particularly active in the oil and gas, telecoms and transport segments, are the main names to note in Belo Horizonte.

Cunha Leão Advogados provides an integrated tax offering that combines advisory mandates with representation in administrative and judicial litigation. With a wealth of experience in federal, state, and municipal taxes, the practice is regularly sought out by prominent names from the mining, real estate, retail, steel and energy sectors. Direct and indirect tax specialist Luiz Henrique Cunha heads up the non-contentious arm of the practice, while Fabiana Leão takes the lead on tax litigation, showcasing particular expertise in indirect taxation.

Lacerda Diniz Advogados‘ tax department offers a full range of services, including tax planning, due diligence, and preventive audits on the advisory side, as well as infraction notices and disputes involving customs and social security on the litigation front. The practice is now led by Fernanda Silveira, a specialist in administrative and judicial tax litigation, following the departure of Daniel Jardim Sena in February 2025.

Moura Tavares, Figueiredo, Moreira e Campos Advogados frequently supports clients in the engineering, construction, and retail industries in disputes over tax assessments, applications for exemptions and incentives, and cases involving provisional tax relief and social contributions. On the non-contentious side, the team handles tax planning, compliance reviews, and due diligence processes. Key contacts include Ricardo Alves Moreira, who oversees the practice, and Ismail Antonio Vieira Salles.

William Freire Advogados‘ tax department is noted for its deep expertise in the mining, steelmaking, agribusiness, and energy sectors, where it provides representation in administrative and judicial litigation, including cases before CARF and matters involving mining royalties. The practice is also active in tax planning and structuring for M&A transactions. At the helm of the department is Paulo Honorio De Castro, who shines in tax planning and transactional matters.

Arrieiro Advogados acts for a wide range of clients from Brazil's southeastern region, including companies, shareholders, investment funds and family businesses from the steel, transport, logistics, retail, and healthcare sectors, in mandates involving federal, state and municipal taxes. Practice head Eduardo Arrieiro handles both tax advisory and litigation matters, with a focus on M&A, special tax regimes and administrative and judicial proceedings.

Azevedo Geraldes Advogados' tax advisory practice is particularly geared towards the retail sector, where it has a strong client following. The team’s core offering includes tax planning, advice on tax benefits, and tax credit compensation. This is complemented by a contentious practice that assists clients with initiating actions related to tax and contribution compensations. The practice is led by Henrique Azevedo, whose knowledge covers direct and indirect taxes, compliance, and transactional matters.

Corrêa Ferreira Advogados advises a diverse client base—ranging from individuals to corporations—on both contentious and non-contentious tax matters. Its work spans administrative and judicial proceedings, tax reviews, and tax reduction strategies. The practice is jointly led by founding partner Marco Antônio Corrêa Ferreira, who focuses on the structuring of transactions, and André Perdigão Viana, a specialist in tax planning.

Veríssimo, Moreira & Simas Advogados handles both litigation and advisory work, regularly assisting with compliance issues, tax audits, applications for special tax regimes, infraction notices, and tax planning. Founding partner Eurides Veríssimo De Oliveira Júnior has extensive expertise in both tax consulting and litigation matters at the federal, state, and municipal levels. The tax consulting team is coordinated by Gabriela Costa, who advises clients on the application and interpretation of tax legislation. Rafael Arêdes and Gabriela Fernandes focus on tax litigation.