Domestic and cross-border transactions
Direct and indirect tax advice covering the supply and acquisition of goods and services, imports and exports, corporate reorganizations, mergers and acquisitions and financial transactions.
Brazilian Tax & Customs Law · Nationwide
Tax strategy for projects that move Brazil forward.
Strategic advisory and litigation for companies operating in complex regulatory environments — from infrastructure to foreign trade.
The law firm that helps you thrive.
SpecializationBrazilian tax and customs boutique
ReachNationwide practice
ExperienceGlobal projects and regulated industries
RecognitionAnálise Advocacia Regional 2026
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The firm
Legal precision. Business understanding.
Turning complex challenges into efficiency.
R.V. Pinheiro Advogados is a Brazilian legal boutique focused on tax and customs matters.
The team advises global projects and handles administrative and judicial disputes. Its industry experience covers infrastructure and large metal structures such as FPSOs, subsea systems, vessels, aircraft, pipelines, regasification and processing terminals and power plants.
The practice combines specialized advisory, dispute representation and collaboration with professionals from complementary fields. Each project is assessed as a whole, considering its legal, tax, regulatory and operational risks.
01Oil and gas02Infrastructure03Shipbuilding04Energy05Aviation06Foreign trade07Natural resources08Port support
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Our expertise
From diagnosis to implementation
Five practices. One integrated view.
Each practice combines legal interpretation, operational understanding and strategy for safer tax decisions in Brazil.
01Brazilian Tax and Customs Advisory
We provide specialized Brazilian tax and customs advice with a strong focus on infrastructure and large-scale metal structures for oil and gas, natural resources, shipbuilding, energy, aviation, towage services and the full infrastructure supply chain.
Imports and exports
Assessment of applicable taxation, customs classification and valuation, and regulatory compliance for international trade operations.
Special tax and customs regimes
Structuring and review of Repetro-Sped, Recof-Sped, Repetro-Industrialização, Drawback, temporary admission, bonded warehouses, Reporto, Reidi, Rehidro and other sector incentives.
Sector-focused tax reform
Strategic assessment of the effects of Brazil’s tax reform on key industries and infrastructure projects.
02Strategic Brazilian Tax and Customs Litigation
We represent companies in Brazilian tax and customs disputes before administrative authorities and courts. Our work includes information requests, formal consultations, tax audits, litigation and negotiations with tax authorities.
Administrative and judicial disputes
Strategic representation in Brazilian tax and customs litigation before administrative bodies and courts in every state and at every level.
Special customs regimes
Representation in proceedings concerning the interpretation, application and compliance requirements of special customs regimes.
Tax incentives and special regimes
Support in disputes involving the granting, maintenance, suspension or cancellation of tax incentives and special regimes.
Tax liabilities and settlements
Liability management, settlement negotiations, voluntary disclosures and regulatory compliance for outstanding obligations.
High-volume litigation
Strategic management of large Brazilian tax and customs litigation portfolios.
03Brazilian Tax Settlements
We advise on the assessment, structuring and completion of tax settlement agreements, seeking better negotiation terms, reduced exposure and greater predictability in the management of tax obligations.
Liability assessment and strategy
Review of federal, state and municipal debts to determine eligibility and identify the most effective regularization strategy.
Individual settlement negotiations
Representation before the Federal Tax Attorney’s Office and state and municipal tax authorities to structure installments, reductions and payment solutions.
Flexible payment structures
Tailored plans that may incorporate tax credits, court-ordered receivables and asset-backed guarantees.
Judicial reorganization and bankruptcy
Integration of tax settlements into reorganization plans and support in bankruptcy scenarios to protect continuity and optimize available assets.
Formalization and monitoring
Support throughout the agreement, including compliance monitoring, adjustments, renegotiations and dispute resolution.
04Brazilian Tax Reform
We provide a structured response to changes in Brazil’s tax system, helping companies reassess planning, contracts and litigation strategies through solutions aligned with each industry’s operating reality.
Industry and trade impacts
Identification of risks, opportunities and sector-specific effects of the new framework on domestic and international trade in goods and services.
Long-term agreements
Review of pricing structures, financial projections and contract clauses, including safeguards for the ten-year transition period.
Integrated advisory
Guidance for finance, legal, procurement and commercial teams on operational, cost and compliance impacts.
Tax reform litigation
Representation in judicial disputes involving the implementation and interpretation of the new rules.
Industry dialogue
Participation in sector-specific regulatory discussions and legislative consultations.
05Brazilian Tax Credit Recovery
We use a technical and conservative approach to identify legitimate opportunities and implement secure offset or refund strategies through administrative or judicial channels.
Credit review and qualification
Assessment of the origin, legal basis and likelihood of success of potentially recoverable tax credits.
Coordination with specialists
Collaboration with auditors and tax advisers to validate amounts with precision and regulatory consistency.
Legal strategy
Evaluation of offsets, refunds and judicial measures based on risk, cost and timing.
Recovery litigation
Representation in administrative and judicial disputes involving federal, state and municipal credits.
Monitoring and compliance
Implementation oversight and tax compliance support to reduce the risk of future disputes with authorities.
Complimentary technical report
RV Insights · Issue 02 / 2026
Brazilian Tax Reform · Credit balances
ICMS and PIS/COFINS credits under Brazilian Tax Reform.
A practical technical analysis of how transition rules may affect exporters, companies with accumulated tax credits and businesses that rely on credit approval or transfer mechanisms.
Especially relevant for
- Companies with recurring ICMS or PIS/COFINS credits
- Exporters with accumulated balances
- Businesses that depend on credit approval or transfer procedures
What you will find
- The principal changes introduced by Tax Reform
- Impacts on accumulated tax credits
- Transition rules for credit balances
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Our professionals
Experience that builds confidence
Technical depth. Industry perspective.
A team committed to translating Brazilian tax and customs complexity into clear legal paths aligned with each operation’s reality.
Rodrigo Pinheiro
Partner
Lyvia Serpa
Lawyer
Caio Manhães
Lawyer
Larissa Guimarães
Lawyer
Bruna Athayde
Lawyer
Ana Carolina Martins
Lawyer
Eduarda Bérgamo
Trainee
Mariana Treigher
CMO & Managing Director
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Knowledge
RV Insights
Analysis for decisions that cannot wait.
Brazil–Sweden double taxation agreement
What the new protocol changes for companies with dividend, interest and royalty flows between Brazil and Sweden.
Select and access reportTax settlements in administrative litigation
Eligible debts, payment conditions by recoverability category and the legal and financial effects of joining the program.
Select and access reportICMS and PIS/COFINS credits under Tax Reform
Key transition-rule impacts for companies that accumulate Brazilian tax credits.
Select and access reportChanges to Brazil’s IOF tax
An overview of the June 2025 changes and their potential effects on credit, financing and investment transactions.
Select and access reportRecognition / 2026
R.V. Pinheiro Advogados was recognized by Análise Advocacia Regional 2026 among specialized tax law firms in Rio de Janeiro.
Press room
Technical analysis for complex stories.
Journalists, editors and media professionals may request interviews, technical notes, analysis and articles on Brazilian Tax and Customs Law.
Spokesperson Rodrigo Pinheiro has more than 15 years of experience in energy and oil and gas taxation, special regimes, litigation, foreign trade and Brazilian Tax Reform.
Request a press contactNEXT. · Trainee Program
Your next step
starts here.
A program designed to take your career further.
A structured learning path in Brazilian Tax, Customs and Infrastructure Law with direct exposure to real matters, continuous mentoring and room to grow.
Explore opportunitiesOpen opportunities
Senior AttorneyBrazilian Tax and Customs Advisory+
We are looking for a senior attorney with proven tax and customs advisory experience, especially in infrastructure, energy, oil and gas and related supply chains.
Responsibilities and path
- Direct and indirect tax advice on domestic and cross-border transactions.
- Assessment of Brazilian Tax Reform impacts.
- Advice on special customs regimes under different contracting models.
- Corporate reorganizations, tax audits and interaction with authorities.
- Review of team deliverables and development of substantive and procedural strategies.
Profile
- Strong technical command of Brazilian Tax and Tax Procedure Law.
- Current knowledge of Brazilian Tax Reform.
- Management, organization, quality control and collaboration skills.
Benefits and advantages
- Hybrid work
- Health and dental coverage
- Parental leave
- Performance bonus
- Collaborative environment
Mid-level AttorneyBrazilian Tax Advisory and Litigation+
We are looking for an attorney with tax advisory and litigation experience in infrastructure, energy, oil and gas, shipbuilding, ports and port support.
Responsibilities and path
- Advice on domestic and cross-border transactions involving goods and services.
- Tax Reform, special customs regime and corporate reorganization analysis.
- Monitoring of tax audits and administrative and judicial proceedings.
- Development of strategies combining substantive and procedural tax law.
Profile
- Consistent technical excellence.
- Current knowledge of tax law and Brazilian Tax Reform.
- Proactive, analytical, organized and collaborative profile.
Benefits and advantages
- Hybrid work
- Health and dental coverage
- Parental leave
- Performance bonus
- Collaborative environment
NEXT.Trainee Program+
A structured path for law students from the seventh semester onward and recent graduates seeking a career in Brazilian Tax, Customs and Infrastructure Law.
Responsibilities and path
- Intensive technical training and direct exposure to real matters.
- Participation in projects for major clients.
- Continuous mentoring from partners and senior attorneys.
- Individual performance and development follow-up.
- Immersion in the firm’s culture and strategic decisions.
Profile
- Law students from the seventh semester onward or recent graduates.
- Genuine interest in tax and customs law.
- Intellectual curiosity, clear writing, analytical thinking and fluent English.
Benefits and advantages
- Structured development path
- Close mentorship
- Real client matters
- Opportunity for a permanent role
- Career path
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Frequently asked questions
Clear answers
What you need to know.
What areas does R.V. Pinheiro Advogados cover?+
The firm handles Brazilian tax and customs advisory, strategic administrative and judicial litigation, tax settlements, Tax Reform and tax credit recovery.
Which industries does the firm serve?+
The practice is particularly focused on infrastructure, oil and gas, natural resources, shipbuilding, energy, aviation, towage, foreign trade and their supply chains.
Does the firm advise on international projects?+
Yes. The team advises on global projects, cross-border transactions, imports, exports, customs planning and special regimes in Brazil.
Does R.V. Pinheiro Advogados work throughout Brazil?+
Yes. The firm is based in Rio de Janeiro and works nationwide, including tax and customs disputes before administrative bodies and courts at every level.
How can a company start a conversation?+
Use the contact form and provide a concise description of the business context. The request will be routed to the professional best suited to the tax or customs issue.
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Contact
Start with the context
Let’s discuss your next move.
Share your company’s context. Your request will be routed to the professional best suited to the Brazilian tax or customs matter.
contato@rvpinheiroadvogados.com.brPraia de Botafogo, 228 — 16th floorBotafogo · Rio de Janeiro — RJ · 22250-145 · Brazil