Ricardo has over 30 years of experience in tax law, with a particular focus on indirect taxes, mergers and acquisitions, and tax litigation. He has developed strong client relationships across industries, particularly in the automotive, energy, services, and technology sectors.

Ricardo’s international expertise includes advising multinational companies on structuring their operations in Brazil, acquiring domestic companies, conducting due diligence, and managing corporate reorganizations. He is skilled at navigating complex tax issues and litigation in Brazil and frequently collaborates with leading international law firms to serve mutual clients.

Ricardo serves as President of the Board of the Brazilian Institute of Energy Law Studies (IBDE) and is a member of the tax committees of the International Bar Association (IBA) and the Center for the Study of Law Firms (CESA).

Education

• Post-graduation in Tax Law, PUC-SP.
• Law Degree, PUC-SP.

Recognition

• The Legal 500 (Tax, Leading Individual | 2020-2024)
• International Tax Review – Euromoney (Tax, Highly Regarded | 2012-2025)
• International Tax Review: premiado como “Latin America Indirect Tax Practice Leader of The Year” (2020)
• LACCA Approved (Tax | 2013-2024)
• Who’s Who Legal: National Leader (Corporate Tax | 2019-2021)
• The Best Lawyers (2018-2025)
• Top Ranked Legal (Tax | 2021-2022)

Languages

• English