With over 55 years of existence, Dias de Souza is one of the most well-renowned law firms in Brazil, particularly in its area of expertise: Tax Law.
The firm is composed of qualified and experienced professionals who rely on cutting-edge technological structure and provide high-level services in both litigation and consulting areas.
In the field of litigation, it is known for its outstanding work in judicial and administrative courts, including in leading cases and indemnity claims against Public Authorities due to losses caused by economic plans, pricing policies and restrictions to commercial activities.
In the field of consulting, Dias de Souza is known for analyzing issues regarding Public Law, with counseling, legal opinions and reports on preventive practices, definition of strategies for actions in progress and tax planning, with focused and thorough risk assessment, which produces outstanding results, due to its solid and innovative method.
The firm also works to improve legislation on issues that affect the market, including drafts for amendments to the Federal Constitution. Among the various issues of national interest are the tax war (state incentives) and unfair tax competition issues, contributing to the proper drafting of Supplementary Law Bills seeking its appropriate regulation.
Dias de Souza is located in São Paulo and works with representatives throughout the national territory. In Brasilia, it maintains a strategic partnership with Advocacia Dias de Souza in order to achieve swift communication with the main judging bodies and superior courts.
The results achieved through intense dedication and commitment to the cases of its clients justify its national and international reputation and recognition.
Representation of judicial proceedings on Federal, State and Local levels, characterized by close follow-up of at stages, including presentation of briefs and delivering oral arguments before the Appellate Courts and the Regional Federal Courts throughout the country, particularly the Superior Court of Justice and the Federal Supreme Court. Outstanding performance in leading cases regarding tax issues and the conduct of claims for damages against the Government for losses caused to individuals as a result of economic plans, pricing policies, restrictions on foreign trade, among others.
Representation of administrative proceedings on Federal, State and Local levels with outstanding performance, including the presentation of briefs and the delivery of oral arguments, in appellate administrative courts, particularly in the Court of Taxes and Fees (TIT-SP) and the Administrative Tax Appeals Council (current name of the Taxpayers’ Council of the Ministry of Finance).
