Address:
Rua 15 de Novembro, 2029, Jardim dos Estados
Campo Grande, MS, 79020-300
Brazil

+556733890123





Key contacts:

Communication and Marketing Manager: Ana Rita Contar
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Quick facts:

Partners : 170
Other qualified practitioners: 270
Languages: Portuguese, English, Spanish


The Practice

With a solid history spanning more than seven decades, Ernesto Borges Advogados, a law firm from the Central-West region of Brazil, has established itself as a benchmark for competence and quality in the country’s legal landscape. We stand out not only for our longevity and the valuable experience and knowledge we have gained but also for the quality and reliability of the services we provide to our clients.

Some of our key differentiators include multidisciplinary teams, ongoing investment in technology and management, innovative legal solutions, and a proactive approach with specialized expertise in the tax and fiscal advisory market.

Over the past year, our tax team has seen a 20% increase in new cases compared to the previous year, underscoring the market’s recognition of the quality of our work. Our governance is grounded in a strong Compliance Program. Additionally, we are deeply committed to social and environmental responsibility, backed by dedicated committees focused on diversity and volunteerism. This ethical and social commitment, a core aspect of our organizational DNA, is reflected in numerous awards that bolster our reputation as a leader in innovation, responsibility, and excellence.

Geografic Strength

Ernesto Borges Advogados maintains a nationwide presence, with offices in the Central-West, South, and Southeast regions of Brazil, ensuring connectivity and a cohesive, coordinated approach.

The Clients and Industry Sector Expertise

While we have a natural affinity for agribusiness, our client portfolio encompasses various sectors, including energy, textiles, sugar and ethanol production and chemicals.

  • Corporate taxes
  • Environmental
  • Financial services
  • M&A
  • Restructuring
  • Transactions
  • Value chains
  • Arbitration
  • Audit defence
  • Competition/anti-trust cases
  • Controversy management
  • Dispute resolution
  • Litigation
  • Pre-litigation
  • Customs
  • GST
  • Supply chains
  • VAT
  • International tax advisory
  • Tax consulting
  • Audit defence
  • Audit support
  • Business model optimisation
  • Business restructuring
  • Competition / anti-trust cases
  • Controversy management
  • Cost-sharing arrangements
  • Cross-border project management
  • Dispute resolution
  • Economic modelling
  • International tax planning
  • IP management
  • Litigation
  • TP policy design
  • TP risk management

International tax advisory
Flávia Santanna Benites
Lead partner
flavia@ernestoborges.com.br

Recent highlights

GREENPLAC LTDA is one of the biggest in its industry and consulted us for a defense against the state tax authorities regarding ICMS. Our tax team carried out an in-depth examination of the case and demonstrated that there was no infraction.

SUZANO S.A  is the biggest global manufacturer of pulp and consulted the office about tax incentives. Our team performance was critical due to the complexity of the Tax System, considering all applicable regulations, it was possible to guide them properly.

  • Agriculture
  • Banking
  • Construction and materials
  • Consumer goods and services
  • Energy
  • Financial services
  • Food and beverage
  • Healthcare
  • Insurance
  • Investment management
  • Mining
  • Natural resources
  • Oil and gas
  • Real estate
  • Technology and telecommunications