Hellen Pessanha

Founding partner of Vivacqua Advogados has over 20 years of practice, focused on tax and legal matters related to business issues. Former Administration Subsecretary of the Rio de Janeiro Municipal Secretariat for Housing & Citizenship and Board Member of the Business Council for Legal Affairs of the Commercial Association of Rio de Janeiro. Was Chief Legal Officer – CLO of “NELTUR - Niterói Empresa de Lazer e Turismo S/A”, President of Legal Bridge Brasil and Mem...

Roberto Duque Estrada Practice Area Tax law with emphasis on tax litigation, income tax (corporate and individual) and international taxation, dealing with matters related to corporate restructuring, domestic and international tax planning and with high net worth individuals. Career Roberto Duque Estrada is a founding partner at Brigagão, Duque Estrada – Advogados. He started his carrer as an associate lawyer, working with Professor Alberto Xavier, first at Castro Barros Sobral &...

Leticia Domingues Magalhães is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law. Leticia Domingues, who practices law in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, has been recognized since 2026. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Leticia Domingues is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Mariana is a foundation partner at Zonenschein Advocacia. Before founding her own firm in 2024, Mariana Zonenschein was a partner for more then 10 years in another prominent litigation firm and built a solid career working in the area of strategic litigation, in processes of relevance in relation to matters and values involved. Among the customers it represents are medium and large sized companies operating in various sectors of the economy, such as steel, entertainment, sports, services and ...

Bernardo Guitton Brauer is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Intellectual Property Law. Bernardo Guitton, who practices law in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Bernardo Guitton is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Pedro Henrique Carvalho is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Arbitration and Mediation. Pedro Henrique, who practices law in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, has been recognized since 2025. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Pedro Henrique is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Eduardo Muniz has a well-rounded practice in tax litigation and advisory, assisting companies in direct and indirect tax controversies. He is recognized by his clients for the practical solutions he is able to provide. Eduardo Muniz is an active member of the Bar Association Tax Committee of Rio de Janeiro.He is also the national representative of the Young International IFA NETWORK in Brazil. He also holds a LLM degree in tax law at Pontifícia Universidade Católica do Rio de Ja...

Rodrigo Caserta Practice Area Tax law, specializing in litigation and consultancy related to indirect taxation. Professional Affiliations Brazilian Bar Association, Rio de Janeiro and São Paulo state sections and the Brazilian Fiscal Law Association – ABDF. Languages Portuguese and English.

José Gustavo Braga is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Tax Law. José Gustavo, who practices law in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, has been recognized since 2014. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which José Gustavo is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.

Creuza de Abreu Vieira Coelho is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation and Tax Law. Creuza de Abreu, who practices law in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, has been recognized since 2024. This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Creuza de Abreu is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area.