Ricardo has over 33 years of experience in tax law and mergers and acquisitions. 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 is a board member 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 (Leading Partner | Tax | 2020-2027)
• International Tax Review (Tax | 2012-2026)
• International Tax Review: awarded as “Latin America Indirect Tax Practice Leader of The Year” (2020)
• LACCA Approved (Tax | 2013-2025)
• Who’s Who Legal: National Leader (Corporate Tax | 2019-2021)
• The Best Lawyers (2018-2027)

Languages

• English